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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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How long would it take to install an aftermarket K member (ex. BMR)? and what is the difference between a tubalar one and boxed ones (if they make boxed ones for the k member). which is better. thanks
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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boxed will wigh a tad more but be much stronger. The question is how much strngth do you actually need
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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i'm not looking to go like 10 seconds or anything like that. So i guess tubular would be better. whats the average installation time. and what is involved. thanks.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Working steady you can do a K-Member swap in 6-8 hours. It requires you to strap the motor in the vehicle and drop the front suspension including the K-Member out from the bottom and install the new one. Its not a bad installation at all.

We offer a very nice set-up that will easily with stand a 10 second car as well as all your street driving, it can be see here www.umiperformance.com/2320.aspx and here www.umiperformance.com/2325.aspx

If you would like a more detailed run down of what is involved please give us a call at 814-857-5400 and ask for Jerry. He will be glad to discuss what you will get into.

If you have any questions please ask. Thanks!
Ryan
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wow 6 to 8 hours would be a killer. It doesn't even look that difficult in the pics. thank you for the response.
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