k-member opinions!

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  1. superstang01 Member

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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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    would doing the a-arms only make any difference?
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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...
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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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    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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    I have the QA-1 and love it, made a huge difference in the way it handles
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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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    If your gonna do coilover and A arms then the Kmember only takes an additional 10 minutes.
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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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    you should try team z kmember and arms i just installed one in my car awsome quality
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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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    If you dont want to coilover the car aje makes tubular control arms with a spring cup for coil springs.
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    +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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    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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    what front struts are you using?

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