[atx_traveler]

I'm looking at installing the lockout bushing kit, BK063. Came across the front and rear cradle braces as well (CB009 and CB008). Will these further enhance the lockout bushing kit and make it more like the ZL1 1LE's aluminum mounts? I figure if I'm working in that area already, these parts would be easy to install at the same time. Doesn't seem like many people have these additional braces, so I'm wondering if the lockout kit is sufficient.





Thanks

[Msquared]

To begin with, CB009 says it is not compatible with any Camaro that has the eLSD option. So that rules out SS 1LEs and Zl1s.

Second, both braces claim to create a double-shear mount for the cradle, but they don't appear to actually do that. I think BMR's definition of "double shear" and the true definition of it are two very different things. You can't bolt shit onto the end of a single-shear mount and call it "double shear." That's not how this works.

Finally, has anybody actually measured cradle deflection once the solid bushings are installed? I seriously doubt it's an issue, and I seriously doubt that BMR has actually don't any testing.

It seems to me if you're worried about deflection of the cradle, then installing the solid bushings or maybe even their lockout kit would solve that problem adequately. Maybe if you're launching a 1000rwhp Camaro on true drag slicks these would be useful, but for all the rest of us it's probably just a way to increase the weight of your car and reduce the weight of your wallet.

[TRZ06]

All that is needed is the ZLE solid rear cradle bushings. That one change and you are good to go. Everything else is fluff and a money grab.

I was going down that path when I first got my SS 1LE. After the solid cradle bushing install, I was more than satisfied. I am very anal about handling and that one mod satisfied me 100%.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by atx_traveler

I'm looking at installing the lockout bushing kit, BK063. Came across the front and rear cradle braces as well (CB009 and CB008). Will these further enhance the lockout bushing kit and make it more like the ZL1 1LE's aluminum mounts? I figure if I'm working in that area already, these parts would be easy to install at the same time. Doesn't seem like many people have these additional braces, so I'm wondering if the lockout kit is sufficient.





Thanks

If it is a daily driven car the bk063 is a great choice to lock out cradle bushing movement and not increasing nvh as much as sold bushings. Using the CB008 and CB009 would depend on what you do with the car.