bent special K

[will_95gt]

my front right tire is like three inches farther back then my front left... lol


after further investigation i've realized my k member is bent. anybody know how much a new one runs and how difficult a self-install would be? Would i have to get it re-aligned?

 

[Bosko5.0]

1. between $250-700 for a tubular k member
2. difficulty not sure about
3. realignment shall it need

 

[1slow95]

The isn't too bad, but it is time consuming. Count on spending at least a full day on it. Basically you have to remove the entire front suspension, remove the motor mount to k member bolts, raise the engine up a couple inches and support it there, then remove the 8 bolts holding the k member to the frame. You will need to align the new k member with the frame before bolting it back in place.

Here's the instructions I used when I swapped mine. http://www.maximummotorsports.com/c...r2.pdf?zenid=5c3b050d37f0a559a7572cc8391d5673

 

[bigcat]

it is very time consuming, plan on an all day event if you know what you are doing. some of them dont fit very well and need the holes to be reamed to install the bolts. not good on a brand new part!!

yes, alignment is needed, as you drop your suspension for the install. anytime you remove suspension compinents, you should get an alignment.

 

[93GTWannabe]

I'll be installing mine prior to my new engine install, so mine shouldn't be to bad... i heard it was a PITA if the motor is still in the car.

 

[95Mustang302]

are there any k-members out there that I don't ahve to convert to coil overs to use...

 

[1slow95]

are there any k-members out there that I don't ahve to convert to coil overs to use...

QA1 and PA Racing k-members can use stock control arms and springs.

 

[Killercanary]

I run a PA racing K member and was extremely happy with its fit and finish. It also offers some of the largest header clearance of any K member out there due to the way it bolts to the frame.

 

[WhiteDevil]

I run a PA racing K member and was extremely happy with its fit and finish. It also offers some of the largest header clearance of any K member out there due to the way it bolts to the frame.

Yeah it does! I was just putting my stock H and headers back on for smog and wow im glad i bought that thing. It made the install a breeze.

 

[JJ95GTID]

:OT:

When I jack up the front of the car I usually use the center of the stock K member to lift the car. I am thinking that's not a good idea on a tubular K member is it?

 

[95Mustang302]

how much did u pay for your PA racing member?

 

[WhiteDevil]

how much did u pay for your PA racing member?

I think 350. I had to pay 50 bucks more for the spring perches.

 

[Killercanary]

how much did u pay for your PA racing member?

http://paracing.com/product_info.php?products_id=126&osCsid=8fb4200d9b92614a4aad5e6869aec78b


JJ95GTID- I was concerned about this too, but the guys at PA told me it was OK. I have done it a few times and it wasn't a problem.

 

[JJ95GTID]

Thanks Paul