Sway Bar Relocation Question

[scotmach]

I realize these are needed to run a 15x10 wheel but according to BMR's website if you're running lower control relocation brackets these also have to be modified but they don't explain how? What and how much modification is needed on the lower control arm relocation brackets?

 

[RSKtakR]

You are better off just pulling off your LCA relocation brackets and getting some like these..2005-2012 Ford Mustang Rear Control Arm Relocation Brackets- Bolt In [1060] - $129.99 : UMI Performance, Inc.

reason being that the 90 degree turn of the sway bar will NOT clear the the 90 turn on the LCA reloc bracket when the sway bar reloc kit is installed. The LCA reloc brackets will need to be "notched out" for the sway bar to set higher up due to the sway bar reloc brackets, its easier to just replace the LCA reloc brackets.

 

[scotmach]

So my BMR ones I have won't clear but the UMI ones you posted will?

 

[RSKtakR]

So my BMR ones I have won't clear but the UMI ones you posted will?

If you have these BMR LCA reloc brackets:

2005 - 2012 Mustang GT | Control Arm Relocation Brackets | CAB005 - Control Arm Relocation Brackets, Bolt-on | BMR Suspension - The Leader in High Performance Suspension & Chassis

then they will work fine.. they are already notched out for the sway bar reloc kit.

 

[scotmach]

Those are the ones I have but according to BMR those are the ones that require modification when running their sway bar relocation kit. It says it right in the instructions here.
2005 - 2012 Mustang GT | Sway Bar Kits | SRK001 - Sway Bar Relocation Kit | BMR Suspension - The Leader in High Performance Suspension & Chassis

 

[RSKtakR]

I know the problem they are talking about because I ran into it on a friends GT500. Those BMR's look like they are notched out just like the UMI ones so I wouldn't think they need to be modified at all.. ??? He bought the BMR LCA's to fix the problem and I was running the UMI reloc brackets on my car with the sway bar reloc brackets, and neither had any interference problems with the sway bar.

 

[scotmach]

Thanks for your help. Mine are notched so if there was any grinding it would be minimal I would think. I'll contact Kelly @ BMR just to see what they are talking about.



With the new direct drill Racestars are the Mcgard lug nuts still recommended?

 

[RSKtakR]

Thanks for your help. Mine are notched so if there was any grinding it would be minimal I would think. I'll contact Kelley @ BMR just to see what they are talking about.



With the new direct drill Racestars are the Mcguard lug nuts still recommended?

My Racestars were not the direct drill type and I was using Mcgard, however I would suggest still using a good lug nut like those for any aluminum wheel.

 

[alex12gt]

Thanks for your help. Mine are notched so if there was any grinding it would be minimal I would think. I'll contact Kelley @ BMR just to see what they are talking about.



With the new direct drill Racestars are the Mcguard lug nuts still recommended?

yeah screw the racestar lugs and idk this is just my opinion but why run 10in im dead hooking launching on 275 mt street et pros at 5000 rpm and this tire is run on some 8 sec cars....8in tire also offers less rolling resistance then a 10in just my thoughts

 

[scotmach]

yeah screw the racestar lugs and idk this is just my opinion but why run 10in im dead hooking launching on 275 mt street et pros at 5000 rpm and this tire is run on some 8 sec cars....8in tire also offers less rolling resistance then a 10in just my thoughts

Having a hard time understanding you but you're suggesting 15x8 wheels with something along the lines of a M/T 275/60-15 tire?


And which Mcgards do I use with the direct drill type wheels?

 

[Scuba-Matt]

yeah screw the racestar lugs and idk this is just my opinion but why run 10in im dead hooking launching on 275 mt street et pros at 5000 rpm and this tire is run on some 8 sec cars....8in tire also offers less rolling resistance then a 10in just my thoughts

Most guys in the 275 class running 8's are running a 10"-12" wide wheel.

 

[byeofcr]

i feel like im in the twilight zone lol wasnt all this posted in the DR thread like 5 posts up?

 

[scotmach]

Are these the correct McGard lug nuts and washers for the direct drill Race Stars?
Amazon.com: McGard MCG-63014: Lug Nuts, Shank with Washer, 1/2 in. x 20 RH, Closed End, Chrome Plated Steel, Set of 4: Automotive

 

[scotmach]

No one is using the McGards with direct drill Race Stars?

 

[Sof Top]

I use the "open" mcgards with my Direct drill darkstars...

 

[scotmach]

I use the "open" mcgards with my Direct drill darkstars...

What's the part number you used? And the washers you used?

 

[Sof Top]

What's the part number you used? And the washers you used?

The Mcgard 63004, they come with better washers than the racestar ones. The qaulity between the mcgard and the racestar lugs are night and day.

 

[scotmach]

The Mcgard 63004, they come with better washers than the racestar ones. The qaulity between the mcgard and the racestar lugs are night and day.

So the off set washers are still used with the direct drill? Okay, thank you.

 

[Sof Top]

So the off set washers are still used with the direct drill? Okay, thank you.

NO...These come with centered round washers, the whole point of the direct drill is to eliminate the offset washers.

 

[scotmach]

Thanks for your help. Appreciate it.