FR suspension review + BMR

[Rebellion]

I have had a few people report it, and also seen others post it.

The problem is, the kit does not even change the bushing heights more than that 1-2mm amount. So, if that 1-2mm happened...the height of the cradle would have to change like 1" - which is not even possible.

I had to shim my cradle in my blue car .562" to get a measurable amount of ride height change. When I say measurable, I mean about 1/2 to 1mm.

Not trying to dispute it...just saying!

It makes a lot of sense that differences in cradle height don't translate well to the wheels, it only alters the LCA angles slightly and at the spring mounting point, the difference should even be lesser.

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[BmacIL]

I have had a few people report it, and also seen others post it.

The problem is, the kit does not even change the bushing heights more than that 1-2mm amount. So, if that 1-2mm happened...the height of the cradle would have to change like 1" - which is not even possible.

I had to shim my cradle in my blue car .562" to get a measurable amount of ride height change. When I say measurable, I mean about 1/2 to 1mm.

It doesn't raise the car, and if it did anything at all, it would actually lower the car, as you're moving the spring perches further apart.

 

[BroncosXR8]

Thanks heaps for this post, I'm about to get the FR track kit installed and I already have the BMR Lockout kit (not fitted). The vendor told me to get rid of the BMR kit as it won't be needed.

I'll take it with me and ask them to install it anyway.

 

[BmacIL]

Thanks heaps for this post, I'm about to get the FR track kit installed and I already have the BMR Lockout kit (not fitted). The vendor told me to get rid of the BMR kit as it won't be needed.

I'll take it with me and ask them to install it anyway.

That's odd. It's entirely independent of the FRPP suspension kit. It will only improve what that suspension will do.

 

[Rebellion]

Thanks heaps for this post, I'm about to get the FR track kit installed and I already have the BMR Lockout kit (not fitted). The vendor told me to get rid of the BMR kit as it won't be needed.

I'll take it with me and ask them to install it anyway.

Technically, it's not "needed", but it makes the car a whole lot better. The nice part is, it doesn't require extra effort or time to install. Just install the top ring and bottom ring before you retighten the rear subframe bolts, same thing with the front and replace the black plate with the brace.

 

[dentalguy]

[MENTION=14652]BroncosXR8[/MENTION] My shop didn't charge me extra as I told them it wouldn't take any extra effort when they put the rear suspension on, they said it dropped right in with no problems. I would get definitely have it put on as stabilizing the rear cradle is different than suspension stabilization in corners. Inspect your car after the install to make sure they put in the bearings and removed the old bushings.

I still haven't gotten around to taking actual measurements yet but here are some pics anyways.

Here is my rear fender gap from my tire, as you can see two fingers barely fit in there, but I will eventually post some actual number so people can compare. I'm thinking rear mid fender arch to ground to take wheels out of the equation as people may have different wheels.

I made sure that both of the springs were seated properly.

Here is the strut and cowl brace.

Bonus rear pic

 

[Rebellion]

I have the BMR springs, which drop only 0.5, and could barely fit the 2 fingers in the rear wheel gap (but I have black accent 19 wheels with the stock tires).

I think the difference should not be that big, to able to fit 2 fingers with ample room to spare. I do want my rears to be taller, but in your case, I think the springs should have lowered more.

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