Front-End

Stangzilla · March 15th, 2007, 11:36 PM

This if for anyone running a front K-Member and coil-over springs.. Does if at all you front end make any noise Creaks pops ect sometimes.. I have been told that is normal but to what extent if so?

Stangzilla · March 17th, 2007, 07:08 PM

Cmon I cant be the only one running a K-Member and Coil-Overs.. Anyone??

wraitherx · March 17th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Hey bro I talked to my buddy that has that set up (not sure what brand) but he called the company and they had said that it is normal (company technician). But regardless he says that it still annoys the shit out of him. Ill let you know what brand he has when I talk to him later on tonight.

Stangzilla · March 17th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Thanks man..

dmarstroker · March 17th, 2007, 11:34 PM

What brand k-member and coilovers you runnin?

Stangzilla · March 17th, 2007, 11:39 PM

I have a AJE K-Member & control arms with D&D coil-overs with Strange Engineering adjustable struts...

Stangzilla · March 18th, 2007, 07:28 PM

Anyone else please... Darrell? Anyone?...

dmarstroker · March 18th, 2007, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

I have a AJE K-Member & control arms with D&D coil-overs with Strange Engineering adjustable struts...

How much backspace do you have on the front wheels? I've always wanted to fit 17's with coilovers up front

Stangzilla · March 18th, 2007, 08:22 PM

I have the 17x8 Cobra wheels. They came with the car I never measured them but my guess is prob 5.5 to 6? The springs are pretty close but do not rub....

95opal · March 18th, 2007, 08:24 PM

I dont run a k-member for that reason. I was going to, until I started reading up on them and found out that most of the set ups will squeek and make noise.

Stangzilla · March 18th, 2007, 08:32 PM

Well that's not my concern I just want to make sure its normal and I did it for the weight loss because I want to get the front wheels off the ground at the track.. And I run long tube headers, and there is nothin like workin on your car with a K-Member.. More room than you know what to do with...

IcantDo55 · March 18th, 2007, 08:33 PM

The front strut towers on fox bodies were never designed to hold the entire wight of the front of the car and will eventually crack. Your hearing things cry for help.

Stangzilla · March 18th, 2007, 08:52 PM

No its not a cry for help I just put them on a couple a months ago. How is it any different than the stock setup? The spring is still in the center and pushes up like the coil overs do.. Also the coil-over springs I have do not exert as much as the stockers do.. I dont think thats the case.. It has more to do with the design of the K-Member... I dont buy what you said...

IcantDo55 · March 18th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

No its not a cry for help I just put them on a couple a months ago. How is it any different than the stock setup? The spring is still in the center and pushes up like the coil overs do.. Also the coil-over springs I have do not exert as much as the stockers do.. I dont think thats the case.. It has more to do with the design of the K-Member... I dont buy what you said...

??????????????????

On the stock setup the weight of the car is put on the spring that is set between the lower control arm and the FRAIL RAIL! The only thing pushing on the strut tower is the damper (strut). Big difference.

Stangzilla · March 18th, 2007, 09:08 PM

But the weight difference because of the aftermarket K-member makes mostly up for it.. Any way its not a cry for help.. My towers are solid as can be... There is still alot of upward pressure on the whole system anyway stock or not.. But whatever.. Thats not a concern of mine anyway.. But thanks for your input 55...

IcantDo55 · March 18th, 2007, 09:33 PM

No problem.

88BlueGT · March 19th, 2007, 03:39 AM

I hope that they dont make noise! Im getting ready to install:

D&D K Member
D&D A Arms
D&D Coil Over Kit w/ 10" 250lb springs
Strange 10 Way Adj. Struts
Maximum Motorsports C/C Plates

Depending on spring size you can fit 18's on your car with the right spring. I know w/ D&D 17's should fit on a 12" spring... but the smaller the spring your launch will suffer. I think Im going to get a set for the track also, maybe like a 14" 150lb spring... dunno yet. GL and let me know how it goes!

Stangzilla · March 19th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by 88BlueGT

I hope that they dont make noise! Im getting ready to install:

D&D K Member
D&D A Arms
D&D Coil Over Kit w/ 10" 250lb springs
Strange 10 Way Adj. Struts
Maximum Motorsports C/C Plates

Depending on spring size you can fit 18's on your car with the right spring. I know w/ D&D 17's should fit on a 12" spring... but the smaller the spring your launch will suffer. I think Im going to get a set for the track also, maybe like a 14" 150lb spring... dunno yet. GL and let me know how it goes!

Well they do make noise....

88LSC · March 19th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

But the weight difference because of the aftermarket K-member makes mostly up for it.. Any way its not a cry for help.. My towers are solid as can be... There is still alot of upward pressure on the whole system anyway stock or not.. But whatever.. Thats not a concern of mine anyway.. But thanks for your input 55...

that upward pressure is for the k-member not the flimsy strut towers on the mustang.that's one of reasons why there's a "modified" MacPherson strut.use a k-member with spring pockets on a street mustang or at least use a strut tower brace if you must have coil over's.

if you can't get the front wheels off the ground with the stock k-member you got other problems.

Stangzilla · March 19th, 2007, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by 88LSC

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

But the weight difference because of the aftermarket K-member makes mostly up for it.. Any way its not a cry for help.. My towers are solid as can be... There is still alot of upward pressure on the whole system anyway stock or not.. But whatever.. Thats not a concern of mine anyway.. But thanks for your input 55...

that upward pressure is for the k-member not the flimsy strut towers on the mustang.that's one of reasons why there's a "modified" MacPherson strut.use a k-member with spring pockets on a street mustang or at least use a strut tower brace if you must have coil over's.

if you can't get the front wheels off the ground with the stock k-member you got other problems.

Dude you have no idea what my car has so just keep your thoughts to yourself because I will put my car up against you shitbox anyday!!!

March 15th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#1
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Front-End This if for anyone running a front K-Member and coil-over springs.. Does if at all you front end make any noise Creaks pops ect sometimes.. I have been told that is normal but to what extent if so? __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 17th, 2007, 07:08 PM	#2
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cmon I cant be the only one running a K-Member and Coil-Overs.. Anyone?? __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 17th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#3
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	Hey bro I talked to my buddy that has that set up (not sure what brand) but he called the company and they had said that it is normal (company technician). But regardless he says that it still annoys the shit out of him. Ill let you know what brand he has when I talk to him later on tonight. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

March 17th, 2007, 11:19 PM	#4
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks man.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 17th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#6
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a AJE K-Member & control arms with D&D coil-overs with Strange Engineering adjustable struts... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 17th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#5
dmarstroker Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	What brand k-member and coilovers you runnin?

March 18th, 2007, 07:28 PM	#7
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone else please... Darrell? Anyone?... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 18th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#9
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the 17x8 Cobra wheels. They came with the car I never measured them but my guess is prob 5.5 to 6? The springs are pretty close but do not rub.... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 18th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#10
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,470 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont run a k-member for that reason. I was going to, until I started reading up on them and found out that most of the set ups will squeek and make noise. __________________ 5.0 magazines 94-04 performance mustangs feature car! Fall 2010

March 18th, 2007, 08:32 PM	#11
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well that's not my concern I just want to make sure its normal and I did it for the weight loss because I want to get the front wheels off the ground at the track.. And I run long tube headers, and there is nothin like workin on your car with a K-Member.. More room than you know what to do with... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 18th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#12
IcantDo55 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Beach VA Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 reviews	The front strut towers on fox bodies were never designed to hold the entire wight of the front of the car and will eventually crack. Your hearing things cry for help. __________________ -Mike Link to My Site Want to Play Some Pool??? Stroked and Blown!

March 18th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#13
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	No its not a cry for help I just put them on a couple a months ago. How is it any different than the stock setup? The spring is still in the center and pushes up like the coil overs do.. Also the coil-over springs I have do not exert as much as the stockers do.. I dont think thats the case.. It has more to do with the design of the K-Member... I dont buy what you said... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 18th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#15
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	But the weight difference because of the aftermarket K-member makes mostly up for it.. Any way its not a cry for help.. My towers are solid as can be... There is still alot of upward pressure on the whole system anyway stock or not.. But whatever.. Thats not a concern of mine anyway.. But thanks for your input 55... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 18th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#16
IcantDo55 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Beach VA Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 reviews	No problem. __________________ -Mike Link to My Site Want to Play Some Pool??? Stroked and Blown!

March 19th, 2007, 03:39 AM	#17
88BlueGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 202 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hope that they dont make noise! Im getting ready to install: D&D K Member D&D A Arms D&D Coil Over Kit w/ 10" 250lb springs Strange 10 Way Adj. Struts Maximum Motorsports C/C Plates Depending on spring size you can fit 18's on your car with the right spring. I know w/ D&D 17's should fit on a 12" spring... but the smaller the spring your launch will suffer. I think Im going to get a set for the track also, maybe like a 14" 150lb spring... dunno yet. GL and let me know how it goes! __________________ 93 GT - Full Exhaust, 3.90's, Front Tubular Suspension, etc. 88 GT "Big Blue" - Body work & primer!

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