Which k-member manufacturer and need help with options.
02-25-2004, 08:59 PM
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Which k-member manufacturer and need help with options. Im looking to lighten up the front end and wanted to do a tubular k-member, but I didnt know which manufacturer was better. I want it to be contructed out of chromoly for more strength and less weight. I didnt see anywhere that the BMR was offered in chromoly, is that an option? The only brands that Im aware of are PA and BMR, are there any other ones? Anyhow, if you could help me to pick the better of the 2 and help me choose the right options, Id really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
02-25-2004, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ThaBeaSSt
Im looking to lighten up the front end and wanted to do a tubular k-member, but I didnt know which manufacturer was better. I want it to be contructed out of chromoly for more strength and less weight. I didnt see anywhere that the BMR was offered in chromoly, is that an option? The only brands that Im aware of are PA and BMR, are there any other ones? Anyhow, if you could help me to pick the better of the 2 and help me choose the right options, Id really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
02-25-2004, 10:30 PM
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The PA one is nice, and from the one's I've seen, has a better fit for the steering shaft. Only thing is, w/ the PA you have to transfer your motor mounts over from teh stocker, which means you need some nuts to hold them on as the stock K is threaded, while the PA one isn't. The other think we found, you need 4 shorter bolts to hold the K-member into the frame, the 2 in the back can take the stock bolts, but the other 4 need a 12x1.75x45mm bolt.
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I have the Pro Fab (PA) also. The additional bolts is not a real problem but would be nice if the size was given.
These pieces sure makes for a lot easier to get to the motor mounts and gives more header clearance. Not to mention that they take 40 pounds off the front end.
These pieces sure makes for a lot easier to get to the motor mounts and gives more header clearance. Not to mention that they take 40 pounds off the front end.
02-27-2004, 11:24 PM
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you would need like 1" of washers, probably not the best idea.. I may have found a place online that sells the bolts you would need for like 90 cents a pop... I'm double checking that they are correct though, will know on monday probably.
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So right off the bat, there has to be modifications done with the PA unit and the piece itself isnt all that you need. Is the BMR unit a bolt in piece that doesnt require you to anything but bolt it up? Also, I wanted to know what I have to choose from, is BMR and PA the only 2 manufactureres that offer a k-member for f-bodies? Is the BMR offered in chromoly? Lastly, if BMR and PA are the only 2, which one should I get? (I want the better of the 2-better fitment, lighter, stronger, more clearance, etc.) Thanks.
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Originally Posted by angst911
you would need like 1" of washers, probably not the best idea.. I may have found a place online that sells the bolts you would need for like 90 cents a pop... I'm double checking that they are correct though, will know on monday probably.
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Originally Posted by ThaBeaSSt
Is the BMR piece lighter than the PA? Also, what is the BMR contrusted of because I didnt see any options for material? Thanks.
I really wouldn't worry about having to round up a couple bolts. Sears Hardward had all that I needed.
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02-29-2004, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by more carbon
you could thread on a nut and cut 1" off with a hacksaw????no cost just a lot of elbow grease
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Also, what are rack mounts, whats the difference between standard and pinto, and which ones do I need? Which motor mounts do I need also? Sorry for all the questions, but Im ready to get one, but I need to get the right one for me. Thanks.
Also, can someone please verify what the BMR piece is contructed of and if it comes in chromoly? Thanks.
Also, can someone please verify what the BMR piece is contructed of and if it comes in chromoly? Thanks.
03-01-2004, 01:54 PM
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Ok...I understand now what the rack mounts are, but I dont understand the 2nd half of what you said: "either stock, or the pinto, is the cheap/easy way to go to a manual rack." Sorry, Im a newbie to this piece of suspension. Thanks