BMR Toe Rods FYI

[Bluemustang]

I just saw a post on Facebook from someone having noise issues with BMR toe rods/links, similar to what I experienced. Apparently they had a bad batch of rod ends and have now sourced from a different manufacturer to alleviate the issue. I just called up BMR and they are sending me replacement rod ends free of charge.

That's great customer service! For anyone having the same problem, call up BMR and let them know. They stand by their product.

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[KellTrac]

Yep. Its unfortunate too as those bearings are not cheap. Very significant costs when rectifying issues like that with a suppliers defective part.

 

[Bluemustang]

Yep. Its unfortunate too as those bearings are not cheap. Very significant costs when rectifying issues like that with a suppliers defective part.

I can imagine. I was surprised how little effort it took on my part. I simply called them, told them my issue and what I had heard and they started the process to replace them right away. No further explanation needed.

The stock toe rods are fine, but I want the BMR ones are on my car if at all possible. Way more adjustment range and if I am correct, they also help maintain better geometry.

 

[turnswrench]

Yep. Its unfortunate too as those bearings are not cheap. Very significant costs when rectifying issues like that with a suppliers defective part.

Kelly, is it just noise to your knowledge or any concern on drag cars launched and them coming apart?

 

[KellTrac]

Just noise.

Some companies will not even warranty a rod-end due to noise as they'll tell you "that's just the nature of the beast with rod-ends".

@Bluemustang I probably replaced around 50 rod-ends or so on TR005s while I was there.

 

[Bluemustang]

Just noise.

Some companies will not even warranty a rod-end due to noise as they'll tell you "that's just the nature of the beast with rod-ends".

@Bluemustang I probably replaced around 50 rod-ends or so on TR005s while I was there.

Wow, okay. That puts it into perspective for me. Still worth it to have them on vs. stock in your opinion? The TR005

 

[BLUE DEVIL]

Any idea when the questionable rod ends were identified and taken out of use, when did the new ends start being used in production. I received a set in Dec. 2019, just getting ready to install......but I don't want to do the job twice!!

 

[dsp4848]

I too would be interested in a manufacturing date range of the affected parts. I have the BMR TR005 and have some clicking/metallic noises (that I suspect is coming from them).

 

[KellTrac]

Call BMR

 

[Ronnoc]

subbing, just bought a litany of 6g suspension nirvana parts and my local tech recommended I add in these adjustable toe rods for the adjustment for alignment even if I'm not tracking my car. Still worth the ~$200?

 

[BLUE DEVIL]

I did the the BMR adjustable toe links, BMR camber lockouts, and Steeda adjustable camber links. The OG camber adjustments on these cars is pretty hard to access and work with. I did them for my alignment guy....so he doesn't get frustrated and skip doing a full and precise alignment, you know "It's close enough".

 

[dsp4848]

subbing, just bought a litany of 6g suspension nirvana parts and my local tech recommended I add in these adjustable toe rods for the adjustment for alignment even if I'm not tracking my car. Still worth the ~$200?

I would say so, yes. Even if only for the ease of adjustment for whoever does your alignments.

Side note - I haven't called BMR to ask about affected manufacturing dates of said part, but I have faith that BMR has whatever issue sorted out by now. They've been selling these for several years now.

 

[BMR Tech]

Any idea when the questionable rod ends were identified and taken out of use, when did the new ends start being used in production. I received a set in Dec. 2019, just getting ready to install......but I don't want to do the job twice!!

Not sure exactly how far it goes back but once we caught wind of the situation all sales were halted on the TR005. Until our inventory items were checked and rod ends replaced.

 

[BLUE DEVIL]

Not sure exactly how far it goes back but once we caught wind of the situation all sales were halted on the TR005. Until our inventory items were checked and rod ends replaced.

Any Idea on what date sales were halted and inventory corrected? Mine were invoiced and shipped on 12/04/19.

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