Stupid Relo brackets..

[BMR Tech]

Thanks for the call Greg.

It was nice chatting with you. I look forward to hearing your feedback, and getting that car dialed in just how you want it.

As for the recommendations for the BMR pieces, there is definitely a reason for it. I see people using multiple items on their cars that need modification - there is no reason for this. With BMR, you get the best fitting parts money can buy. I hate to sound arrogant, but it is the truth.

Enjoy!

 

[skwerl]

Kelly, would you like to mail me my commission check or should we just set up direct deposit?

 

[BMR Tech]

I'll mail it sir.

But only after you let me beat the shit out of your car at the track.

 

[skwerl]

If you can run it faster than 10.76 I'd be happy to let you drive it for a pass or two.

 

[BMR Tech]

If I don't run faster than a 10.76, I'll replace every part on your car with new pieces, at no charge.

All you have to do, is, let me borrow the car the day before the track.....

 

[Gabe]

Wait! So did I just read on here that the BMR brackets will work with the CHE brace?

I have BMR brackets and I just bought the CHE brace and brackets but I'd prefer to keep the BMR brackets if I could

 

[BMR Tech]

To my knowledge, it is not a plug and play ordeal.

It CAN be done, though.

 

[Clipboard]

Wait! So did I just read on here that the BMR brackets will work with the CHE brace?

I have BMR brackets and I just bought the CHE brace and brackets but I'd prefer to keep the BMR brackets if I could

its not a bolt on type of mod but it will work

 

[rayS197]

Sorry to hear this but I have installed four sets of CHE brackets and no issues at all. There is no need to drill/use a dremel etc to enlarge the holes. You need a good drift pin, large Phillips head screw driver to align the holes. Use the right tool for the job. Yes, they are very tight fit and there is a reason why. The flexing might be due to the holes you drilled out too much. Just my .

 

[wbt]

Here are a few pics of the CHE relo brackets.





As you can see there are alignment tabs on each bracket at the bottom. These are a very tight fit and will require the use of a mallet to tap them into place. In combination with the backstraps, this prevents the brackets from moving fore or aft.

IMO the OP didn't install the brackets properly leading to his issues.

These are the absolute strongest relo bracket on the market and require no welding. These will be going on my wife's 2013 soon which will make 3 different car's they have been installed on. I anticipate 0 issues just like the first 2 cars they were installed on.

On the axle tube brace install, the CHE stuff is all made to work together. The instructions are here:
http://www.cheperformance.com/instructions/CHE9L/CHE9LPrint.pdf

 

[Clipboard]

I would not be surprises if I screwed something up. I'm one of those people that when I go to work on a car I go to the auto store 3 times just because my tools are missing. I got the tab into spot but the rest of the lines looked like they weren't cut properly. Oh well I have an extra passenger side if anyone wants to buy it lol

Here are a few pics of the CHE relo brackets.





As you can see there are alignment tabs on each bracket at the bottom. These are a very tight fit and will require the use of a mallet to tap them into place. In combination with the backstraps, this prevents the brackets from moving fore or aft.

IMO the OP didn't install the brackets properly leading to his issues.

These are the absolute strongest relo bracket on the market and require no welding. These will be going on my wife's 2013 soon which will make 3 different car's they have been installed on. I anticipate 0 issues just like the first 2 cars they were installed on.

On the axle tube brace install, the CHE stuff is all made to work together. The instructions are here:
http://www.cheperformance.com/instructions/CHE9L/CHE9LPrint.pdf

 

[weather man]

Big vise and a 2 pound hammer and fix the one you bent. Check the welds when done.

 

[quiksilver15]

I have the UMI ones and they were tight fit, but nothing like your issue.

Took a mallet and some swearing to get the UMI brackets to line up on my 06 car.

X2 my UMI's were a snug fit, but now they are in there, and I'm pretty sure they aren't going anywhere haha.

 

[Roadracer350]

All my Whiteline stuff went right on first time no problem.

 

[Kenaizer]

Wait! So did I just read on here that the BMR brackets will work with the CHE brace?

I have BMR brackets and I just bought the CHE brace and brackets but I'd prefer to keep the BMR brackets if I could

Dammit! Nooooo!

Lol

 

[Gabe]

Dammit! Nooooo!

Lol

lol .... I'm gonna try to install the CHE brackets on my girlfriend's Shelby first, I think. That should give me an idea of ease of install

 

[BMR Tech]

These are the absolute strongest relo bracket on the market and require no welding.

Just curious, have you tested the other brands?

I have not seen, nor heard of breakage on several current offerings. I think there are a few available which are extremely strong/well built. If ours have been put into testing VS others, I would love to know how much stronger the others tested. JPC has really put ours through some abuse over the past few years; if the others can handle that abuse without being welded, props to their designers.

 

[Fuerte]

I had a rough time with my bmr brackets as they were a snug fit and getting all the holes to line up was tedious. Hardest part was the top bolt since it sat all the way up it didn't allow for barely any adjustments. But they are beefy and seemed well made.

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[wbt]

Just curious, have you tested the other brands?

I have not seen, nor heard of breakage on several current offerings. I think there are a few available which are extremely strong/well built. If ours have been put into testing VS others, I would love to know how much stronger the others tested. JPC has really put ours through some abuse over the past few years; if the others can handle that abuse without being welded, props to their designers.

I have compared the CHE and UMI brackets and they aren't even close.

Did they have to weld yours? Based on the underlined statement I will take that as a yes.

No welding required with the CHE brackets. It's a shame they don't make the rear sway bar relo brackets any longer. Another "best" design on the market.

 

[BMR Tech]

JPC has run 1.1X sixties on ours, bolted in. They have gone many 1.2's.

Yes - 1.1 sixty, bolted on.

Not sure how much stronger a bracket has to be, if those type of sixties won't budge them?

And fwiw, Metcos design deserves some credit, as I don't think I've ever seen or heard of them failing. I've seen some crazy stuff while racing /attending the majority of the NMRA series races over the last 4 years. We usually take some of our parts, not to sell, but to replace broken parts if they are needed. The amount of brackets that bend or fail, is staggering.