aftermarket K-member advantages/disadvantages?
10-15-2004, 10:24 AM
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aftermarket K-member advantages/disadvantages? I have a few questions about K-members. I know that an aftermarket tubular K-member is lighter in weight, but what are some of the other advantages of it? Is it stronger than the stock one? Would it change anything versus the stock one (I mean will everything still bolt up to it and fit properly)?
Are there any disadvantages to the aftermarket K-member? I noticed on BMR's site they said "while we advertise it for street use, it may not be for everyone". What does that mean? Thanks guys.
Are there any disadvantages to the aftermarket K-member? I noticed on BMR's site they said "while we advertise it for street use, it may not be for everyone". What does that mean? Thanks guys.
10-15-2004, 10:38 AM
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It's not stronger than stock.
It does give you more clearance for headers, getting to motor mounts, etc.
I think the one I used made the transmission point down a few degrees, so I had to shim up the tranny mount to get it level again. (but I did a v6 to v8 swap, poly tranny mount, etc. all at the same time too.)
A couple of people have posted about an end breaking on theirs, the part where the front part of the a-arm connects.
It does give you more clearance for headers, getting to motor mounts, etc.
I think the one I used made the transmission point down a few degrees, so I had to shim up the tranny mount to get it level again. (but I did a v6 to v8 swap, poly tranny mount, etc. all at the same time too.)
A couple of people have posted about an end breaking on theirs, the part where the front part of the a-arm connects.
