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06-15-2012, 09:21 AM
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k-member so a couple of weeks ago my cousin hit a curb and bent the k member/engine cradle so my question is how much do shops charge to swap a new one out?
06-15-2012, 10:59 AM
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id imagine that it would be no more than $500 plus the cost of the new part.
06-17-2012, 05:47 AM
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if you have a jack and a couple of jack stands and baisc hand tools, all that needs to be done is take out bolts and then drop kmember and install the new one. Put a Jackstand under the enging oil pan on a block of wood. Then if you mess with the a- arms an alignment. Thats if you want to save cash. UMI and BMR even have how to instructions on there site(s)
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if you have a jack and a couple of jack stands and baisc hand tools, all that needs to be done is take out bolts and then drop kmember and install the new one. Put a Jackstand under the enging oil pan on a block of wood. Then if you mess with the a- arms an alignment. Thats if you want to save cash. UMI and BMR even have how to instructions on there site(s)
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06-18-2012, 12:20 PM
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If you or your relatives are bending the stock piece, you
do not want lightest weight as your primary goal. Go for
tough.
And have a look to see that it's not really an A-arm bent,
or a simple movement of the K against its adjustment bolts.
The stock piece is pretty damn stout, as a unit.
do not want lightest weight as your primary goal. Go for
tough.
And have a look to see that it's not really an A-arm bent,
or a simple movement of the K against its adjustment bolts.
The stock piece is pretty damn stout, as a unit.
06-18-2012, 01:30 PM
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Had another tread in the section titled something bent one of the members told me it was the k member i think the a arm was a little streched out so ill have to replace that to but the k member had a dent on it from the underside
06-18-2012, 04:12 PM
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The UMI piece is definitely stronger. Get the "road race" version if you buy any at all. I would also opt for the mild-steel version. Unlike Chromoly, mild steel will bend before it cracks.
Also, the lower tube A-arms like to bend at the shock perches. If your handy with a TIG welder, you can do box and gusset the perches to prevent bending all together.
Haven't test these yet, BTW
Also, the lower tube A-arms like to bend at the shock perches. If your handy with a TIG welder, you can do box and gusset the perches to prevent bending all together.
Haven't test these yet, BTW
06-19-2012, 09:04 AM
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A K-member swap can be done by an experienced mechanic fairly easily in about a day. Preferably, renting a lift is the best option, but lowering it in your driveway can also be an option but it will be more of a PITA and could take a bit more time. We have a PDF on our website with detailed instructions.
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06-19-2012, 10:03 AM
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Thanks Kevin i was reading it yesterday seems easy enough and confident that i can do it myself looks like ill be looking into a k member through you guys
