BMR vs. Steeda handling upgrades

[Kobi Addiction]

@Kobi Addiction That's Legit man. I had seen that elsewhere also. Only thing I've been holding out for is a for sure, easy solution for the nut, or whatever needs to be done (don't recall what you did about the different nut size)... @tj@steeda

I reused the factory nut. It’s threaded for the magneride shaft and fits fine over the Steeda shock mount bushing. You can add loctite since you’re technically reusing the nut, which is fine.

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[samir]

Update, put on several Steeda parts:

1. Steeda Ultralite 2-Point G-Trac Brace
2. Steeda Full-Length, Ultra-Lite, and Low-Profile Chassis Jacking Rails
3. Steeda Billet Aluminum Vertical Links with Polyurethane Bushings All
4. Steeda IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
5. Steeda Rear IRS Subframe Support Braces

Wheel hop is gone, handling is better, and tramlining is not as bad especially at higher speeds. Super happy. Any one recommend anything else?

 

[SilverNv]

Update, put on several Steeda parts:

1. Steeda Ultralite 2-Point G-Trac Brace
2. Steeda Full-Length, Ultra-Lite, and Low-Profile Chassis Jacking Rails
3. Steeda Billet Aluminum Vertical Links with Polyurethane Bushings All
4. Steeda IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
5. Steeda Rear IRS Subframe Support Braces

Wheel hop is gone, handling is better, and tramlining is not as bad especially at higher speeds. Super happy. Any one recommend anything else?

This looks like a good way to improve the handling. Where did you end up buying it from.

 

[samir]

This looks like a good way to improve the handling. Where did you end up buying it from.

Just bought straight from Steeda.

 

[samir]

Also, BMR vs. Steeda 2-point front Subframe G Trac brace. The Steeda sits back quite a bit further. In terms of one being better over the other I have no idea. They both were super high quality. BUT, because I have the bigger UPR oil drain plug, I couldn't remove the drain plug with the BMR Brace. No issues at all with the Steeda (see photos: BMR is red, Steeda is black).

No idea if this helps anyone but I couldn't find it anywhere on the forum. (debaiting on making it its own post to help others).

 

[FreePenguin]

aesthetically, that red one looks nicer.

 

[VoodooIdo]

Also, BMR vs. Steeda 2-point front Subframe G Trac brace. The Steeda sits back quite a bit further. In terms of one being better over the other I have no idea. They both were super high quality. BUT, because I have the bigger UPR oil drain plug, I couldn't remove the drain plug with the BMR Brace. No issues at all with the Steeda (see photos: BMR is red, Steeda is black).

No idea if this helps anyone but I couldn't find it anywhere on the forum. (debaiting on making it its own post to help others).

Thanks for the info, I have the same drain plug. I also like that the Steeda center section is one piece.

 

[gt681]

Also, BMR vs. Steeda 2-point front Subframe G Trac brace. The Steeda sits back quite a bit further. In terms of one being better over the other I have no idea. They both were super high quality. BUT, because I have the bigger UPR oil drain plug, I couldn't remove the drain plug with the BMR Brace. No issues at all with the Steeda (see photos: BMR is red, Steeda is black).

No idea if this helps anyone but I couldn't find it anywhere on the forum. (debaiting on making it its own post to help others).

Thank you for those pics!!!

I was about to purchase the BMR, but it looked way too close to the drain plug.

 

[WD Pro]

aesthetically, that red one looks nicer.

I know it’s an old thread but if it’s only about the colour, that’s an easy fix …

WD

 

[Deadly0ne]

I want to grab the Steeda 2 point G-trac brace but I currently have some BMR jacking rails installed. Anybody know if the Steeda brace will interfere with the BMR rails?

 

[tj@steeda]

The 2 point brace should not interfere - only the steeda IRS braces would interfere with their jacking rails.

 

[Deadly0ne]

The 2 point brace should not interfere - only the steeda IRS braces would interfere with their jacking rails.

That is unfortunate, since I wanted those too!

 

[tj@steeda]

We can always switch you out & get you a great deal on the Steeda units - let me know:

 

[Deadly0ne]

We can always switch you out & get you a great deal on the Steeda units - let me know:

PM Sent!

 

[Booboo]

So i decided to finally install my steeda full length jacking rails today...aaannddd failed miserably.

Problem is the bolts wont go back in. The same bolts, into the same holes, wont go back in. I removed them by hand with my paltry 3/8" ratchet, took a little elbow grease but the got the bolts removed without issue.

Attempted to attach the shorter passenger side rail first, but only 1 of the 4 bolts would go back in without any drama. I got angry that I was failing this simplest of mods and used the impact on a setting 3 of 4 with 1/2" 15mm socket, and that couldnt even do the job, and i think i started to see some thread damage (in the car-side thread).

What am i doing wrong!? My only thought is that the car is on jackstands and maybe that is contorting the chassis/holes and preventing the bolts from going back in smoothly. Also I am choosing to re-use the original bolts instead of the shorter steeda ones. I cleaned out any residual thread locker from the holes before re-inserting the factory bolts.

I'm at a loss, calling steeda on Monday to see if theyve come across this before.

Oh and i tried the screwing in the bolts even without the rail to see if the rail itself was causing the problem, but nope, they still wouldnt go in...except for the rearmost bolt. ty

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