K Member question

91Project · May 4th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Do all aftermarket K members require a coilover conversion on the front end? Im looking at shedding some weight off my front end but dont really want to convert to coil overs...

What are some of the pros on switching over to coil overs?

MustangMatt96GT · May 4th, 2009, 11:25 AM

QA1 you can use the perches on it with a stock A arm....

but after going to coil over on the front, I will never go back... not sure about out back yet though.

They drop weight, easy to adjust, and made my car transfer weight better.

baine21225 · May 4th, 2009, 11:35 AM

no, but i would recommend it

flyin ryan · May 4th, 2009, 11:51 AM

I've used both qa1 and upr k's with stock a arms you just need to purchase the "spring perches" but just so your aware the qa1 k's although cheaper in price will move your wheels a little forward for better center of gravity when used with stock a arms. If you don't want that you have to use there tubular a arms.

Upr doesn't move your wheels at all.

91Project · May 4th, 2009, 12:02 PM

Great info guys... I apreciate it. So you think I should just get over it and swap out the fronts for coil overs?

86_Notch · May 4th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by 91Project

Great info guys... I apreciate it. So you think I should just get over it and swap out the fronts for coil overs?

yes

baine21225 · May 4th, 2009, 12:26 PM

like i said, yes

91Project · May 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM

I know you mentioned UPR & Q1A, but what do you think about D&D? I have been using a few of their suspension items and have not had one iota of problems...

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 12:54 PM

Get tubular control arms and get coil overs. There are no cons that I can think of. Pros include better suspension geometry, weight reduction, adjustability, spring rate selection, etc.

flyin ryan · May 4th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by 91Project

I know you mentioned UPR & Q1A, but what do you think about D&D? I have been using a few of their suspension items and have not had one iota of problems...

d&d is a great company and there stuff is just as good as anybody elses so if you went that route you'd be good.

I avoided coil overs on my dd hatch because three friends of mine that do have coil overs on there dd foxes hate them and pretty much forced me to keep the stock a arms. They are harsh and make noise, the adjustment and weight savings is great as well as the looks but after seeing there cars and what they were talking about I kept the stock a arms. This was a few years ago so who knows shit might be better now plus allot of people like coil overs so do what you want.

I did do coil overs on my awd turbo pickup in my avatar and love them but it's a different animal all together

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

d&d is a great company and there stuff is just as good as anybody elses so if you went that route you'd be good.

I avoided coil overs on my dd hatch because three friends of mine that do have coil overs on there dd foxes hate them and pretty much forced me to keep the stock a arms. They are harsh and make noise, the adjustment and weight savings is great as well as the looks but after seeing there cars and what they were talking about I kept the stock a arms. This was a few years ago so who knows shit might be better now plus allot of people like coil overs so do what you want.

I did do coil overs on my awd turbo pickup in my avatar and love them but it's a different animal all together

They either have a cheap kit or the wrong springs. Springs that are too stiff will make a rough ride.

89LX347 · May 4th, 2009, 04:46 PM

D&D is like putting you hand in a hat and hoping you pick a good one. mine worked and lined up great, 2 of my friends (ive read about several more) didnt line up worth crap, so its just the luck of the draw.

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by 89LX347

D&D is like putting you hand in a hat and hoping you pick a good one. mine worked and lined up great, 2 of my friends (ive read about several more) didnt line up worth crap, so its just the luck of the draw.

I agree. In the last few years I could have had 4 or 5 D&D k-members for free because some friends of mine bought them and they fit like shit so they thru the pieces of shit in the garbage. No joke.

91Project · May 5th, 2009, 09:11 AM

OK, Thanks guys... I will look into one of the other ones then and just conisder myself lucky with the parts I do have from them...

MustangMatt96GT · May 5th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Team Z is what I have and amhappy with.

May 4th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#1
91Project Regular 1991 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	K Member question Do all aftermarket K members require a coilover conversion on the front end? Im looking at shedding some weight off my front end but dont really want to convert to coil overs... What are some of the pros on switching over to coil overs? __________________ AutoMeter C2 Nitrous Guage FS PM for details

May 4th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	QA1 you can use the perches on it with a stock A arm.... but after going to coil over on the front, I will never go back... not sure about out back yet though. They drop weight, easy to adjust, and made my car transfer weight better. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 4th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#3
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	no, but i would recommend it __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

May 4th, 2009, 12:02 PM	#5
91Project Regular 1991 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	Great info guys... I apreciate it. So you think I should just get over it and swap out the fronts for coil overs? __________________ AutoMeter C2 Nitrous Guage FS PM for details

May 4th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#7
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	like i said, yes __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

May 4th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#4
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've used both qa1 and upr k's with stock a arms you just need to purchase the "spring perches" but just so your aware the qa1 k's although cheaper in price will move your wheels a little forward for better center of gravity when used with stock a arms. If you don't want that you have to use there tubular a arms. Upr doesn't move your wheels at all.

May 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#8
91Project Regular 1991 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know you mentioned UPR & Q1A, but what do you think about D&D? I have been using a few of their suspension items and have not had one iota of problems... __________________ AutoMeter C2 Nitrous Guage FS PM for details

May 4th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#9
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Get tubular control arms and get coil overs. There are no cons that I can think of. Pros include better suspension geometry, weight reduction, adjustability, spring rate selection, etc. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

May 4th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#12
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	D&D is like putting you hand in a hat and hoping you pick a good one. mine worked and lined up great, 2 of my friends (ive read about several more) didnt line up worth crap, so its just the luck of the draw. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

May 5th, 2009, 09:11 AM	#14
91Project Regular 1991 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	OK, Thanks guys... I will look into one of the other ones then and just conisder myself lucky with the parts I do have from them... __________________ AutoMeter C2 Nitrous Guage FS PM for details

May 5th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#15
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Team Z is what I have and amhappy with. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

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