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Old 11-06-09, 03:13 PM
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k-member opinions!

looking at either the UPR or QA1 k-members!

does anyone have any experience with these? how is the quality?

here is the links :

QA1
96-04 Mustang QA-1 K-Member Kit

UPR
1996-2004 Ford Mustang Tubular Chrome Moly K Member Kit - UPR Products

thanks!
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Old 11-06-09, 03:26 PM
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qa1= mild steel


UPR= chrome moly! lighter and STRONGER!!

i will be going with UPR when i get my k memebr and UPR is LIFETIME warrenty

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Old 11-06-09, 04:04 PM
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would doing the a-arms only make any difference?
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Old 11-06-09, 04:08 PM
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would doing the a-arms only make any difference?
no, and you would have to run a coil over kit, you can run coil over on your stock arms if you want...
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Old 11-06-09, 04:50 PM
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I have qa1 k in my car and it fit perfectly. I have installed 2 UPR K members and the fitment was crap.
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Old 11-06-09, 06:09 PM
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no, and you would have to run a coil over kit, you can run coil over on your stock arms if you want...
i highly disagree with that statment, tubular a-arms do make a difference. lighter control arms = less unsprung weight which = better reaction to bumps, less bump steer, and much better handling.
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Old 11-06-09, 06:41 PM
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I have the QA-1 and love it, made a huge difference in the way it handles
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Old 11-07-09, 11:28 AM
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would doing front coilovers and a-arms make any difference? i dont really feel like pulling the k-member!
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Old 11-07-09, 11:48 AM
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If your gonna do coilover and A arms then the Kmember only takes an additional 10 minutes.
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Old 11-07-09, 01:08 PM
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yes doing control arms and coilovers makes a difference, as well as what type of bushings you put in them.
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Old 11-07-09, 02:13 PM
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you should try team z kmember and arms i just installed one in my car awsome quality
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Old 11-07-09, 07:50 PM
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The steeda K-member looks pretty solid. Just ran across it the other day on their website:
Steeda Lightweight K-Member - '96-'04 Ford Mustang
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Old 11-08-09, 12:37 AM
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honestly if your looking for a sturdy k-member do the MM k-member, its a great k-member. costs a bit more, but IMO is worth it.
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Old 11-08-09, 12:19 PM
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If you dont want to coilover the car aje makes tubular control arms with a spring cup for coil springs.
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Old 11-08-09, 12:37 PM
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honestly if your looking for a sturdy k-member do the MM k-member, its a great k-member. costs a bit more, but IMO is worth it.
+1000000000000000!!!!!!!

Costly, but well worth the extra cash, especially on a street driven car. The other K members are ok, but just don't have the extra bracing that the MM k member has, which IMO, is very important on a frequently driven car...
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Old 11-08-09, 04:39 PM
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I have used the UPR one a couple times and have nothing but good things to say about it. Plus, it's made in the USA.
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Old 11-08-09, 09:11 PM
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I have the QA-1 and love it, made a huge difference in the way it handles
what front struts are you using?
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