Opinions on Spohn Tubular K-member
10-03-2013, 09:56 AM
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Opinions on Spohn Tubular K-member I'm looking to get opinions on the LS Spohn k-member for a 3rd gen. I have heard stories that they don't fit right and the motor sits crooked. I would like to run the same suspension manufacturer and I have seen some local 3rd gens work with Spohn stuff. Also they have a complete package with a K, A-arms and coil over kit for around $1,300. My other option is a BMR K and A-arms. I would like to have as much clearance for turbo piping and have the option to run a factory LS A/C compressor. I have also heard the Spohn A-arms set the wheel forward in the wells. Any body have experience?
10-03-2013, 03:13 PM
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I have a spoon k-member in my 92 firebird 6.0/t56
It's a huge POS. had to cut both braces off the front to clear the alt and Ac compressor. A-arm box required a small notch to fit the Ac compressor properly. The main hoop hangs very low and scraps most speed bumps. Both tie rods rub above the big notches in the main hoop
I made my own solid mounts to correct the engine sitting crooked. I cant say for sure whether the k or spohn mounts were to blame for that. Both appeared to be eyeballed during fab, not jig welded
IMHO, I wouldn't run any tubular a-arms on the street. Do a search for redraif and see why
The main benefit of a tubular k is space not weight. The stocker looks massive and heavy, but is hollow thin sheet metal. Spohn k-member might save 5lbs total
It's a huge POS. had to cut both braces off the front to clear the alt and Ac compressor. A-arm box required a small notch to fit the Ac compressor properly. The main hoop hangs very low and scraps most speed bumps. Both tie rods rub above the big notches in the main hoop
I made my own solid mounts to correct the engine sitting crooked. I cant say for sure whether the k or spohn mounts were to blame for that. Both appeared to be eyeballed during fab, not jig welded
IMHO, I wouldn't run any tubular a-arms on the street. Do a search for redraif and see why
The main benefit of a tubular k is space not weight. The stocker looks massive and heavy, but is hollow thin sheet metal. Spohn k-member might save 5lbs total
10-04-2013, 08:17 AM
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I have the High-Clearance BMR unit (The one with pedestal style motor mounts) ready to go in my car; appears to be a very solid and well build piece. There are a lot of guys running BMR products on here with overall great results.
