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Old 09-16-2007, 08:09 PM
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what is it? what does it do? where does it go?

a guy at work wants to sell me his k member for 1000 but im clueless about it
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Old 09-16-2007, 08:36 PM
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it is the bracing that goes under the engine. The one taht the mounts, and the a-arms connect to. If its a chromoly one with coilover kit, and tubular a-armsoffer 700 if used. They are going for less than 1k. I paid 250CAD or about 220 US, for my tubular k-member but i didnt get any coilover stuff or a-arms. get us a brand name, pictures and all tats included before buying it.

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Old 09-16-2007, 08:38 PM
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http://www.coolblueperformance.com/i...amp;ProdID=607here you see that the tubular k-member, tubular a-arms and coilover kit is going for 669.99. So get some info before buying it.
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Old 09-16-2007, 09:43 PM
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A good K member will shave some weight off the front, provide more room for headers. Also correctly line up the front suspension for the tires to make better contact. You can buy new for less than the 1k he's asking. Is it just the K-member or does come with a-arms and coilovers?
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Old 09-16-2007, 09:53 PM
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For 1000.00???? man that's a bit high....you can get a full conversion kit with lower control arms and coil over shock set up with front k-member (supports engine and suspension components) for right around 650.00 to 700.00 new... too much!!! I'd look somewhere else but it's a lengthy swap and if your not planning on doing it with the motor out then you'll have to support your engine from above with a craddle set up
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Old 09-16-2007, 11:44 PM
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ask them to pass what there smoking my way. thats crazy like stated you can buy new ones for cheaper. my D&D kit with my 95 was 800 i think shipped to my door.

the new kit i am looking at for the notch is a team z kit
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Old 09-16-2007, 11:56 PM
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You can do a full D&D front end kit with Strange 10 ways and good cc plates for 1K. Tell him your going to punch him in the noggin for trying to play you
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Old 09-17-2007, 07:23 AM
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ive seen a few on the internet for 700ish but im in canada so i figured that it (along with everything else) was more expensive here..

thanks for the input.

does it make a big difference in handling
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