what else is needed for a tubular k member?

B0B · October 29th, 2008, 04:56 PM

do you have to run coilovers? i want to do longtubes and if i'm dropping the k member i know i'm gonna want to put a new one in. so what else do i HAVE to get if i get a k-member?

jivepepper · October 29th, 2008, 05:06 PM

Some K-members will accept Stock A-arms and some tubular A-arms will accept stock springs. Depends on the brand

I run a upr kit with tubular A-arms and coilovers

ponygrrl · October 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM

QA1 can accept stock A-Arms.

UPR will need either the rest of the kit OR, you can snag a-arms and a spring perch from a 5.0 (there's one other part too, I forget which one off the top of my head)... but will bring your wheels almost an inch inwards.

SWEET2KSTANG · October 29th, 2008, 07:21 PM

coild over's arent a have to. i am running a qa1, cobra a-arms, frpp c-springs, and tokico hp struts right now.

DSG04GT · October 29th, 2008, 07:34 PM

I putting together a little coil over set up myself. The QA1 I can confirm comes with the spring perches for stock spring placement. I also have so far, QA1 tubular a-arms. What I need to get to complete my kit are Bilstein struts, UPR coil over conversion kit, QA1 500lb linear rate springs for the front, bumpsteer kit and Caster camber plates.

For the rear, I'm planning on either Eibach or H&R springs with Bilstein shocks. I have CHE Upper and lower control arms pending installation(thanks Faon)

Hope that helps.

99mustanggtman · October 29th, 2008, 07:40 PM

run a upr kit, comes with everything you need

DSG04GT · October 29th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustanggtman

run a upr kit, comes with everything you need

That's the simple way

for $699. I pieced together my own for $560

Either way, you can't go wrong!

99mustanggtman · October 29th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Damn UPR just raised the price to $750

DSG04GT · October 29th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustanggtman

Damn UPR just raised the price to $750

Holy shit

neverfastenough1 · October 29th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by 99mustanggtman

Damn UPR just raised the price to $750

Maybe so, but the upr kit is still listed as 699 at latemodelrestoration.

DSG04GT · October 29th, 2008, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1

Maybe so, but the upr kit is still listed as 699 at latemodelrestoration.

Ebay that sucker. There should be new kits selling for a little less

neverfastenough1 · October 29th, 2008, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by DSG04GT

Ebay that sucker. There should be new kits selling for a little less

That is a new kit, but your right I am sure you can find some kits for less that are factory defects or cheaper manufacturers on ebay.

B0B · October 29th, 2008, 09:39 PM

ebay has the qa1 kit for 469 is that a decent one?

neverfastenough1 · October 29th, 2008, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by B0B

ebay has the qa1 kit for 469 is that a decent one?

If I were going with a QA1, I would get this one and use the stock a-arms.

eBay Motors: QA1 MU1TK 1996-2004 MUSTANG TUBULAR K-MEMBER (item 360085738798 end time Nov-03-08 07:00:01 PST)

Otherwise, I would definately pay a little more for this one if I was getting a kit. It just looks stronger to me.

96-04 K-MEMBER AND COIL-OVER KIT, 4.6L, WITH 12" 200lb COIL OVER SPRINGS MUSTANG

DSG04GT · October 29th, 2008, 10:05 PM

Fixed

neverfastenough1 · October 29th, 2008, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by DSG04GT

dude, that second link is for Foxbodies lol

Not any more, thanks.

slow02gt · October 30th, 2008, 12:03 AM

i have an aje k-member with spring perches.. didnt want to do coilovers the ride isnt good to me and they make to muc noise.. so i have tokico 5 ways and just lowering springs..

travis_afx · October 30th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1

If I were going with a QA1, I would get this one and use the stock a-arms.

eBay Motors: QA1 MU1TK 1996-2004 MUSTANG TUBULAR K-MEMBER (item 360085738798 end time Nov-03-08 07:00:01 PST)

So anyone else wanna chime in and give this a second recomendation. That is an awful good price i think.

neverfastenough1 · October 30th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by slow02gt

i have an aje k-member with spring perches.. didnt want to do coilovers the ride isnt good to me and they make to muc noise.. so i have tokico 5 ways and just lowering springs..

Wait, are you saying the perches are way too noisy or the coilovers?

99mustanggtman · October 30th, 2008, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by travis_afx

So anyone else wanna chime in and give this a second recomendation. That is an awful good price i think.

Crap, everyone who has them gives QA1 bad reviews on quality and fitment.

October 29th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#1
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	what else is needed for a tubular k member? do you have to run coilovers? i want to do longtubes and if i'm dropping the k member i know i'm gonna want to put a new one in. so what else do i HAVE to get if i get a k-member? __________________ '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!)

October 29th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#2
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,564 iTrader: 1 reviews	Some K-members will accept Stock A-arms and some tubular A-arms will accept stock springs. Depends on the brand I run a upr kit with tubular A-arms and coilovers __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq Best 1/4: AT 431HP 12.29 @ 124 AT 515HP 11.24 @ 129 AT 638HP 11.01 @ 135 AT 665HP ??.?? @ ??? 80*+day, 1400' track, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17DR'S Trap speed = true measurement of HP.

October 29th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#3
ponygrrl Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: palm beach gardens, FL Posts: 652 iTrader: 0 reviews	QA1 can accept stock A-Arms. UPR will need either the rest of the kit OR, you can snag a-arms and a spring perch from a 5.0 (there's one other part too, I forget which one off the top of my head)... but will bring your wheels almost an inch inwards. __________________ 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!

October 29th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#4
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	coild over's arent a have to. i am running a qa1, cobra a-arms, frpp c-springs, and tokico hp struts right now. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

October 29th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#5
DSG04GT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 353 iTrader: 0 reviews	I putting together a little coil over set up myself. The QA1 I can confirm comes with the spring perches for stock spring placement. I also have so far, QA1 tubular a-arms. What I need to get to complete my kit are Bilstein struts, UPR coil over conversion kit, QA1 500lb linear rate springs for the front, bumpsteer kit and Caster camber plates. For the rear, I'm planning on either Eibach or H&R springs with Bilstein shocks. I have CHE Upper and lower control arms pending installation(thanks Faon) Hope that helps. __________________ 75mm PP TB \| C&L Racer Plenum \| K&N RAI \| Steeda Tri-Ax \| FRPP 3.73 Gears \| FRPP Aluminum DS \| MAC O/R H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Magnapacks Sniper Tuned Last edited by DSG04GT; October 29th, 2008 at 07:37 PM.

October 29th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#6
99mustanggtman Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Germantown, MD/ OSU Posts: 1,835 iTrader: 7 reviews	run a upr kit, comes with everything you need __________________ Single 67mm turbo, ported pi heads, edelbrock vic jr. manifold w/HPP plenum, terminator shortblock, return fuel system... Goal 600+ rwhp.

October 29th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#8
99mustanggtman Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Germantown, MD/ OSU Posts: 1,835 iTrader: 7 reviews	Damn UPR just raised the price to $750 __________________ Single 67mm turbo, ported pi heads, edelbrock vic jr. manifold w/HPP plenum, terminator shortblock, return fuel system... Goal 600+ rwhp.

October 29th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#13
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	ebay has the qa1 kit for 469 is that a decent one? __________________ '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!)

October 29th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#15
DSG04GT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 353 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fixed __________________ 75mm PP TB \| C&L Racer Plenum \| K&N RAI \| Steeda Tri-Ax \| FRPP 3.73 Gears \| FRPP Aluminum DS \| MAC O/R H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Magnapacks Sniper Tuned Last edited by DSG04GT; October 29th, 2008 at 10:11 PM.

October 30th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#17
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,657 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have an aje k-member with spring perches.. didnt want to do coilovers the ride isnt good to me and they make to muc noise.. so i have tokico 5 ways and just lowering springs.. __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..

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