BMR CB005 issue

[4X4XFAR]

The CB005 is NOT the issue with the rear view blur...I haven't installed my CB005 and the rear view still blurs. The actual mount of the rear view is not stable enough to keep it steady. I haven't had time to try some things with it to try and stable it up but it hasn't been too big of an issue...

Removed CB005 today except for the brackets (kind of the reverse of the convertible installation). Road noise and rear view mirror blur problems resolved.

The kit absolutely improved handling and limited wheel hop, but one thing I love about my GTPP is how quiet and smooth it is going down the highway so I was willing to go back to the stock, rubbery handling.

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[Tones GT]

Right Rear Creeking Noise

Anybody else notice a slight creaking noise from the right rear after installing this? Only happens when taking off normally from a stop, for a second or two when the clutch is being let out. Almost sounds like the rear interior decklid moving around or something. Sounds a little like a tire rub, but I know it's not that.

I have had this kit (CB005) installed for around 1000 miles now and i thought i broke something yesterday, the creaking was so bad. It sounds to mostly come from the right rear, but at times i can hear it coming from the left (or center) as well. At least that is how it sounds up front driving. It appears to get worse after the car is heated up and after a few hard rips. The weather has also been pretty hot lately. There are other times when it is not bad at all, I am surprised that I have never noticed this until yesterday, I wonder if it could progressively be getting worse? I am going to have my installer look at it this week to see what we find. I have the CB005, Vertical Links and Toe Rods. I am on stock springs and shocks. Anyone know of a solution?


Tones GT

 

[Jeff_oddo]

I have had this kit (CB005) installed for around 1000 miles now and i thought i broke something yesterday, the creaking was so bad. It sounds to mostly come from the right rear, but at times i can hear it coming from the left (or center) as well. At least that is how it sounds up front driving. It appears to get worse after the car is heated up and after a few hard rips. The weather has also been pretty hot lately. There are other times when it is not bad at all, I am surprised that I have never noticed this until yesterday, I wonder if it could progressively be getting worse? I am going to have my installer look at it this week to see what we find. I have the CB005, Vertical Links and Toe Rods. I am on stock springs and shocks. Anyone know of a solution?


Tones GT

Do you have upgraded Vertical Links? If so that could be your problem. I had to take mine off due to the horrible squeaking my rear forward lower control arm bushing would make with them installed.

 

[Tones GT]

I do have the BMR vertical links installed as well.

 

[Jeff_oddo]

I do have the BMR vertical links installed as well.

Take them out and put stock ones back on. Drive around and let me know if it stops squeaking

 

[Chad11491]

I have had this kit (CB005) installed for around 1000 miles now and i thought i broke something yesterday, the creaking was so bad. It sounds to mostly come from the right rear, but at times i can hear it coming from the left (or center) as well. At least that is how it sounds up front driving. It appears to get worse after the car is heated up and after a few hard rips. The weather has also been pretty hot lately. There are other times when it is not bad at all, I am surprised that I have never noticed this until yesterday, I wonder if it could progressively be getting worse? I am going to have my installer look at it this week to see what we find. I have the CB005, Vertical Links and Toe Rods. I am on stock springs and shocks. Anyone know of a solution?


Tones GT

I recently found my rear to be squeaking, but it sounds more like it's coming from the interior rear seat trim. It's been 95+ the last two weeks and my car sits in the sun (unfortunately), so I just attributed it to the heat since I've had the CB005 installed for a few months now along with Steeda ultralites and there were no squeaks until the heat. No extra road noise either. Good luck in getting it figured out.

 

[Tones GT]

This is more of a creaking noise, not a squeak, not coming from the interior for sure.


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[Sithel]

I've recently installed BMR's Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit CB005, Vertical Links TCA046, and rear toe rods TR005. I bought all these parts last November and been hesitant to install it all at the same time and then worry about finding noises, squeaks or NVH. To my surprise, no weird noises except for maybe a very slight NVH. But I did lower it on BMR's and added Koni's. Overall I'm very happy I added all these parts. Always find it strange, some people get the squeaks and noises while others don't. I'm a firm believer in clocking everything, so make sure you guys are doing that.

One thing to add is I did grease a lot of the parts before installing. I also applied grease to the toe rod end and bought rubber dust boots to put over them. That could have helped with noise.

 

[Cascadia_302]

Wasn't a big deal but I needed to elongate the two pass side 13mm bolt hole slots a bit to prevent cross threading of the bolts. I also had a small gap as well but just pulled it up tight as the clamp-up force didn't exceed the bolt torque value(s).
I had installed the Steeda alignment sleeves a couple weeks prior but removed the front pair for the lockout install, so not sure what caused the misalignment issue.:shrug:
Only took it out for a short spin after the install so l'll need to really drive it some to see how it does NVH wise.

 

[Volstang]

Installed BMR CB005 Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit and BK054 Differential Bushing Lockout Kit this weekend and I did notice some driveline vibration noise but that was quickly remedied with a slight increase in stereo volume.

 

[BmacIL]

Installed BMR CB005 Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit and BK054 Differential Bushing Lockout Kit this weekend and I did notice some driveline vibration noise but that was quickly remedied with a slight increase in stereo volume.

This is where all of your noise came from.

 

[highvoltage]

Installed mine Sat night. No issues. Took my time and took 2 hours because of taking my time. No added NVH. No gaps no issues putting in bolts. Will retorque tomorrow though as you should after some miles. If you had gaps when installing and you are elongating threaded holes you did it wrong!

 

[Cascadia_302]

If you had gaps when installing and you are elongating threaded holes you did it wrong!

Yeah ok, just like the other members that reported fitment issues also did it wrong.

l'm going to assume you don't understand the fact that there is very minimal if any movement of the subframe (using a pry bar to get the smaller bolts holes to align per instructions) with Steeda subframe alignment sleeves installed, not to mention the difficulty of getting the subframe to move upwards while using a single jack(ing) point without the whole car coming off the jackstands.

So if l had removed the alignment sleeves would l have had enough movement of the subframe to align the two smaller bolt holes? Possibly, but from how well the drivers side bolts lined up l doubt it.

BTW...no threaded holes were elongated.

 

[Volstang]

I have no doubt that the diff bushings caused the noise. They are aluminum and provide a pathway for vibration.

 

[HISSMAN]

I meant to comment on here a couple weeks ago, but forgot. I installed the CB005 kit as well as the black steeda diff bushing support kit. I have zero wheel hop now. I can't find any situation where I can make the rear end hop. Everything feels more planted and firm out back. I have no real added NVH. If I have the windows up and the radio off, I can hear a slight gear whine, but nothing that would get annoying on a long drive, and I am sure that it is from the firm steeda bushings.. I did the install myself on jack stands and simple hand tools. Everything went together perfectly and I had zero issues.

-Jeff

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