Tubular K Member Install

droppedbass87 · October 8th, 2006, 03:42 PM

hey guys would anyone know how long it will take to install a k member on my car so i can free up space i need to install my turbo piping on my 96 mustang gt???what will i have to change along with it??and will i have to pull the motor??

mdvaldosta · October 8th, 2006, 03:56 PM

No you won't have to pull the motor. It'd be a good time to get tubular a-arms though... and you'll probably need an alignment afterwards. Make sure you get spring perches unless your going to be running coilovers. It'll probably take a half day or so to swap.

droppedbass87 · October 8th, 2006, 05:23 PM

ohhok good then..so i might just get some new coil overs and a arms then where would be the best place to get this stuff by the way??any solutions??

1slo5.0 · October 8th, 2006, 08:04 PM

Make sure you have an engine hoist to hold the engine up.

droppedbass87 · October 8th, 2006, 11:28 PM

yeah we own a trans shop i just never done anything like this you know..my dads done just about everything though he will probably help me to..

ChrisJ · October 9th, 2006, 03:50 AM

Let us know how it goes and if it is a big improvement over stock...

I am thinking about doing the same...

Twist 2 Go · October 9th, 2006, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Let us know how it goes and if it is a big improvement over stock...

I am thinking about doing the same...

makes all the difference in the world, especially when long tubes and starters are involved.

ChrisJ · October 9th, 2006, 08:27 AM

I guess I should invest in one as well then...Its a good thing I am amking decent money over here in the desert...

orangeRcode · October 9th, 2006, 09:31 AM

Helped a buddy install a tubular AJE k. He went with Fox A arms. Either the jib moved or it spread a bit when it was cooked for the powder coating. We had to fab spacers some small spacers. It is a nice looking setup. Lots of access now and saved some weight on the front end. I am considering it now for my Mach. :wink

Drgnracin72 · October 9th, 2006, 10:31 AM

im gonna do it to mine also, when i go turbo becasue i have to but have heard it can save as much as 45 lbs but they also make some noise

droppedbass87 · October 9th, 2006, 10:45 AM

yeah you to drgnracin72 i have to for my turbo also...and they can save up to 65 actually im trying to find a red one now....

1slo5.0 · October 9th, 2006, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by orangeRcode

Helped a buddy install a tubular AJE k. He went with Fox A arms. Either the jib moved or it spread a bit when it was cooked for the powder coating. We had to fab spacers some small spacers. It is a nice looking setup. Lots of access now and saved some weight on the front end. I am considering it now for my Mach. :wink

AJE K-members have compressable bushings built in. It looks at first like the control arms are too loose but once you tighten the bolts the bushings compress and take up the slack. I thought the same thing you did the first time I picked up an AJE k-member.

orangeRcode · October 9th, 2006, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

im gonna do it to mine also, when i go turbo becasue i have to but have heard it can save as much as 45 lbs but they also make some noise

Yeah, like somebody said you are diopping more like 70 lbs from the stocker k. I can't believe the access you gain to everything. I am seriously considering this as part of my winter mods.

Stangzilla · October 10th, 2006, 08:49 PM

It can be done without the motor in but it is a pain. I did mine before the motor was in and with the car on a lift it is easier to remove the old member cuz you can lower it with a tranny jack. the new one is so light you can hole it in place while someone bolts it on. If you have to do it with the motor in make sure you have the car on jackstands as high as you can go and still beable to jack the motor. like I said the hard part about havin the motor in is gettin the old one out....Good luck!!!

orangeRcode · October 10th, 2006, 09:20 PM

We rigged up a sling and suspended the engine from above. Dropped the ps rack and stock k. Put the tubular k back in and replaced everything. It was a pretty straightforward install. I am seeing one in my future.

droppedbass87 · October 11th, 2006, 01:19 AM

how long did it take you??

orangeRcode · October 11th, 2006, 09:12 AM

It probably should take no more than 4-5 hours but we were screwing around with other things. Fixed a leaky connection on my line lock. Changed the tranny and rear oil. Drank a few cold ones. We started on a Saturday afternoon and finished it up the following Sunday afternoon. Our mod sessions seem to end up as a social gathering. Many times other buddies will stop by and BS and it always ends up taking more time that it should.

droppedbass87 · October 11th, 2006, 06:26 PM

haha yeah but thats the best man just working on your own stuff with friends...and really thats about the best thing ever...beer and cars...right

99mustang232 · October 11th, 2006, 09:36 PM

when you guys choose to buy one let me know, maybe we can find someone to do a group buy because i want to get the AJE k-member #MU-4000 94-02 K-Member, (mild steel no motor mounts) and our two authorized vendors don't deal in AJE parts, but JEGS does

orangeRcode · October 12th, 2006, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by 99mustang232

when you guys choose to buy one let me know, maybe we can find someone to do a group buy because i want to get the AJE k-member #MU-4000 94-02 K-Member, (mild steel no motor mounts) and our two authorized vendors don't deal in AJE parts, but JEGS does

Good idea. I will hit up Chad (crazylegs) about it.

October 8th, 2006, 03:42 PM	#1
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tubular K Member Install hey guys would anyone know how long it will take to install a k member on my car so i can free up space i need to install my turbo piping on my 96 mustang gt???what will i have to change along with it??and will i have to pull the motor??

October 8th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#3
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	ohhok good then..so i might just get some new coil overs and a arms then where would be the best place to get this stuff by the way??any solutions?? __________________ fraziers transmission service..

October 8th, 2006, 08:04 PM	#4
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	Make sure you have an engine hoist to hold the engine up. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

October 8th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#5
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah we own a trans shop i just never done anything like this you know..my dads done just about everything though he will probably help me to.. __________________ fraziers transmission service..

October 9th, 2006, 03:50 AM	#6
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Let us know how it goes and if it is a big improvement over stock... I am thinking about doing the same... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 8th, 2006, 03:56 PM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	No you won't have to pull the motor. It'd be a good time to get tubular a-arms though... and you'll probably need an alignment afterwards. Make sure you get spring perches unless your going to be running coilovers. It'll probably take a half day or so to swap.

October 9th, 2006, 08:27 AM	#8
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	I guess I should invest in one as well then...Its a good thing I am amking decent money over here in the desert... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

October 9th, 2006, 09:31 AM	#9
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	Helped a buddy install a tubular AJE k. He went with Fox A arms. Either the jib moved or it spread a bit when it was cooked for the powder coating. We had to fab spacers some small spacers. It is a nice looking setup. Lots of access now and saved some weight on the front end. I am considering it now for my Mach. :wink __________________

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October 9th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#11
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah you to drgnracin72 i have to for my turbo also...and they can save up to 65 actually im trying to find a red one now.... __________________ fraziers transmission service..

October 10th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#14
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	k member It can be done without the motor in but it is a pain. I did mine before the motor was in and with the car on a lift it is easier to remove the old member cuz you can lower it with a tranny jack. the new one is so light you can hole it in place while someone bolts it on. If you have to do it with the motor in make sure you have the car on jackstands as high as you can go and still beable to jack the motor. like I said the hard part about havin the motor in is gettin the old one out....Good luck!!!

October 10th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#15
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	We rigged up a sling and suspended the engine from above. Dropped the ps rack and stock k. Put the tubular k back in and replaced everything. It was a pretty straightforward install. I am seeing one in my future. __________________

October 11th, 2006, 01:19 AM	#16
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	how long did it take you?? __________________ fraziers transmission service..

October 11th, 2006, 09:12 AM	#17
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	It probably should take no more than 4-5 hours but we were screwing around with other things. Fixed a leaky connection on my line lock. Changed the tranny and rear oil. Drank a few cold ones. We started on a Saturday afternoon and finished it up the following Sunday afternoon. Our mod sessions seem to end up as a social gathering. Many times other buddies will stop by and BS and it always ends up taking more time that it should. __________________

October 11th, 2006, 06:26 PM	#18
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha yeah but thats the best man just working on your own stuff with friends...and really thats about the best thing ever...beer and cars...right __________________ fraziers transmission service..

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October 11th, 2006, 09:36 PM	#19
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	when you guys choose to buy one let me know, maybe we can find someone to do a group buy because i want to get the AJE k-member #MU-4000 94-02 K-Member, (mild steel no motor mounts) and our two authorized vendors don't deal in AJE parts, but JEGS does __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

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