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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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I was going to use the Burkhart K-Member but I was looking around and found the Race Craft one that is a little cheaper. I just want to know if anyone has either one of these
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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BMR here
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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I am in the same boat; looking for a good k-member. I think I have mine narowed down to PA Racing and AJE's.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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I like the PA Stuff also. I like that they offer an upper control arm. I dont htink that AJE does.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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AJE offers contingency not sure if PA does.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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I just installed the Bukhart front end. It is by far the best I have worked with. The fit and quality is great and the weight is low. Also did their manual rack, and bump steer kit.

I would recommend Burkhart.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt D
I am in the same boat; looking for a good k-member. I think I have mine narowed down to PA Racing and AJE's.
I have the PA racing one in my '00 Camaro with the Pinto rack and it is not good. It took some custom fabricating to get the rack mounted right and their tech help is non-existant. Go with the AJE!
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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For a Race car Burkhart Hands Down.

My new street car turbo build will be using BMR's new Turbo K-member.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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I have heard some things about PA fitment issues. I guess I will go with the Burkhart. Anyone ever used the Race Craft
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Originally Posted by 02craZ
I like the PA Stuff also. I like that they offer an upper control arm. I dont htink that AJE does.
Well, the AJE is set up so you don't have to run an upper control arm, it just bolts in to keep the weight down. I actually like that idea, and talked to them at the NMCA races a few months back.
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Originally Posted by Josh @ KYTP
For a Race car Burkhart Hands Down.

My new street car turbo build will be using BMR's new Turbo K-member.
I have been considering going this route also----mine is just STREET though..[couple/3 times a year down the track]....I want one that will be sturdy/strong enough for trips and so forth...no crazy driving......BMR is good for this route.???? Please anyone chime in..thanx. [I am more into losing some weight on the front than anything else.]
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Originally Posted by Matt D
Well, the AJE is set up so you don't have to run an upper control arm, it just bolts in to keep the weight down. I actually like that idea, and talked to them at the NMCA races a few months back.
Are you talking about their strut kit?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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The AJE strut kit is awesome. I saw it on Ceaser's 10.5 TA that he has for sale in the Texas section. I would go that route but they do not allow it in most True Ten Five events beacuse it does not bolt into stock locations. There is no upper a-arm. If it was allowed in more classes I would def. run it
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Originally Posted by chrismorales75
Are you talking about their strut kit?
Yeah.
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Burkhart K-members are the **** on true race cars. I have one in stock the lowers. They also make uppers.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Thanks. Burkhart it is
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I talked to Chuck yesterday. They will have a lightweight spindle soon.
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Can the burkhart one be made with motor mounts? If so I'll have to give them a call.
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Not that I am aware of. I'll ask Chuck.
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Please do. I like the looks of the part, but the whole motor plate just isn't really needed at this point.


I was looking at doing an AJE setup (not the struts, regular front end) but the burkhart setup, if motor mounts are available would be a nicer option IMO
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