k member question

kodiak · November 18th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Have longtubes on car and just took out trans to replace clutch. What a nightmare. Had to remove subframe. Want to replace with tubular kmember. Would like info on everything I would need. And also is it really worth it. I was also thinking of getting Shorty headers instead or is that stupid to do

ModMustang97GT · November 18th, 2009, 05:09 PM

If your replacing the K-member, You might as well stay with LT's. Shorties are for wusses (so old school).

Depending on the K-member you will need new A arms and Coil over. $1400 for complete kit from MM. Or you can find a QA1 or whoever it is that doesn't make you swap your A arms and keep your stock style springs. The result is you lose about 20-30 lbs off the front of the car and a HUGE amount of space. The stock K member is a piece of SHIT sheet metal monstrosity.

To do the swap you suspend the engine with a lift of some sort and drop out the k-member. This is also the easiest way to swap out your LT's.

ponygrrl · November 18th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Like ModMustang said, there's a couple different ways you can go. UPR has a Kmember kit with A-arms and coilovers for $699 + shipping. I had one on my 03 GT with no issues.

It's a lot lighter and easier to maneuver and if you race at all, you'll notice a difference.

B0B · November 18th, 2009, 08:38 PM

does the UPR kit come with bushings and stuff? or is there a bunch of other stuff you need for that $699 kit to work

ponygrrl · November 18th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by B0B

does the UPR kit come with bushings and stuff? or is there a bunch of other stuff you need for that $699 kit to work

It doesn't come with bushings like the MM package. You should only need C/C plates and a bumpsteer kit.

Hell, I had a UPR K-member with no coils or A-arms on my 03.

mustang_gtr_99 · November 18th, 2009, 08:55 PM

QA1 has a full kit with A arms, coils, and bushings for 600

TwirtleNutZ270 · November 18th, 2009, 08:56 PM

I hear good things about the QA1

mustang_gtr_99 · November 18th, 2009, 09:16 PM

take that back, it is only $461

96-04 QA1 FORD MUSTANG TUBULAR K MEMBER KIT SUSPENSION:eBay Motors (item 300365493452 end time Nov-19-09 15:21:39 PST)

I know 3 people that run QA1 on the road course and have nothing but good things to say. The weight redudtion alone is worth the $500

TwirtleNutZ270 · November 18th, 2009, 09:24 PM

true dat ^

mustang_gtr_99 · November 18th, 2009, 09:28 PM

I have the kit on order. Add that to the Aluminum 3V I am swaping in will shed at least 150 lbs.

TwirtleNutZ270 · November 18th, 2009, 09:30 PM

yeah front end weight is great to shred off!

TwirtleNutZ270 · November 18th, 2009, 09:31 PM

battery to the trunk is good to do too.

mustang_gtr_99 · November 18th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Anything to take weight off the strut towers. Well, for road racing anyways. The towers are a week design and dont support the weight of the front of the car

kodiak · November 19th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Any issues that you guys have with any of these kmembers?
Noises or knocking or fitment issues? What extra stuff do you need even with the qa1 total kit? Cant imagine it being this easy because its always something. Just want to try to make sure I have everything is there when i do the job... Thanx

UWISHU1 · November 19th, 2009, 11:31 AM

I have a QA1 , the ONLY thing I didn't car for was how far the wheels stock out with the stock A-arms and spring. Went to coil overs and shorter tubular A-arms (fox body) and now they're too tucked in, too the point where they rub in full lock turns.

mustang_gtr_99 · November 19th, 2009, 11:43 AM

struts and CC plates is all you will need if you get the full kit. I helped my buddy install his and it was easy and everything fit perfect. It took a long ass time but no problems with instal or mechanical.

Jazzer The Cat · November 19th, 2009, 12:44 PM

CC plates with a tube "K".... NEVER!

(Mod knows wut I'm talkin' 'bout

)

Jazzer

mustang_gtr_99 · November 19th, 2009, 01:55 PM

??? explain

ForestGRN_Ghost · November 19th, 2009, 03:13 PM

jazzer has double a arms.

ModMustang97GT · November 19th, 2009, 03:13 PM

CC plates are a requirement to get anywhere near good alignment with a tubular K member.
Keep in mind that using camber bolts to get it "close" on a road race car is just stupid.
Plus the added strength.

November 18th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#1
kodiak Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	k member question Have longtubes on car and just took out trans to replace clutch. What a nightmare. Had to remove subframe. Want to replace with tubular kmember. Would like info on everything I would need. And also is it really worth it. I was also thinking of getting Shorty headers instead or is that stupid to do

November 18th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#2
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	If your replacing the K-member, You might as well stay with LT's. Shorties are for wusses (so old school). Depending on the K-member you will need new A arms and Coil over. $1400 for complete kit from MM. Or you can find a QA1 or whoever it is that doesn't make you swap your A arms and keep your stock style springs. The result is you lose about 20-30 lbs off the front of the car and a HUGE amount of space. The stock K member is a piece of SHIT sheet metal monstrosity. To do the swap you suspend the engine with a lift of some sort and drop out the k-member. This is also the easiest way to swap out your LT's. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

November 18th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#3
ponygrrl Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: palm beach gardens, FL Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	Like ModMustang said, there's a couple different ways you can go. UPR has a Kmember kit with A-arms and coilovers for $699 + shipping. I had one on my 03 GT with no issues. It's a lot lighter and easier to maneuver and if you race at all, you'll notice a difference. __________________ 03 GT\|boss330 forged shortblock\|steen racing stage 3 heads\|vt stage 2 blower cams\|i/h/e\|detriot trutrac\|moser 31 splines\|125 shot May it R.I.P. New whip: 1953 Ford Mainline Coupe... let the games begin!

November 18th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#4
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	does the UPR kit come with bushings and stuff? or is there a bunch of other stuff you need for that $699 kit to work __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

November 18th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#6
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	QA1 has a full kit with A arms, coils, and bushings for 600 __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 18th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#7
TwirtleNutZ270 Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.12@112.69 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: STL Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hear good things about the QA1 __________________ Fuck It

November 18th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#8
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	take that back, it is only $461 96-04 QA1 FORD MUSTANG TUBULAR K MEMBER KIT SUSPENSION:eBay Motors (item 300365493452 end time Nov-19-09 15:21:39 PST) I know 3 people that run QA1 on the road course and have nothing but good things to say. The weight redudtion alone is worth the $500 __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD Last edited by mustang_gtr_99; November 18th, 2009 at 09:23 PM.

November 18th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#9
TwirtleNutZ270 Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.12@112.69 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: STL Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	true dat ^ __________________ Fuck It

November 18th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#10
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have the kit on order. Add that to the Aluminum 3V I am swaping in will shed at least 150 lbs. __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 18th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#11
TwirtleNutZ270 Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.12@112.69 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: STL Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah front end weight is great to shred off! __________________ Fuck It

November 18th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#12
TwirtleNutZ270 Regular 2003 Mach 1 12.12@112.69 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: STL Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	battery to the trunk is good to do too. __________________ Fuck It

November 18th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#13
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Anything to take weight off the strut towers. Well, for road racing anyways. The towers are a week design and dont support the weight of the front of the car __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 19th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#14
kodiak Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any issues that you guys have with any of these kmembers? Noises or knocking or fitment issues? What extra stuff do you need even with the qa1 total kit? Cant imagine it being this easy because its always something. Just want to try to make sure I have everything is there when i do the job... Thanx

November 19th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#15
UWISHU1 Regular 2001 11.10@127.88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 253 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a QA1 , the ONLY thing I didn't car for was how far the wheels stock out with the stock A-arms and spring. Went to coil overs and shorter tubular A-arms (fox body) and now they're too tucked in, too the point where they rub in full lock turns. __________________

November 19th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#16
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	struts and CC plates is all you will need if you get the full kit. I helped my buddy install his and it was easy and everything fit perfect. It took a long ass time but no problems with instal or mechanical. __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

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November 19th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#18
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	??? explain __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 19th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#19
ForestGRN_Ghost Enthusiast 99 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: spokane Posts: 992 iTrader: 0 reviews	jazzer has double a arms. __________________

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