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Old 02-19-2005, 07:18 PM
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I am installing a K-member in my Stang. UPR said I will have to buy a bump steer kit and a set of caster/camber plates.

Question: Is this true, or are they blowing smoke up my but? My Stang Is a 1990 Mustang GT.

I have parts Links below

http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=533

If I do buy C/C plates which ones should I buy? They have a set for $64.95 but I'm not sure if they will work for me or not. Anybody wanna help me with this delima?

http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping...?id=65&cat=Cast

Also is there anywhere else I can get these parts for cheaper. Besides Ebay.
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Old 02-19-2005, 08:41 PM
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Default RE: K-member parts

If you get a kit with the coil overs they are right i dont think your stock caster camber plates will work with coil overs, also the coil overs might lower the car that is why it says you need a bump steer kit. can u just get a k member by its self? I was looking at a D&D k member.
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Old 02-20-2005, 11:00 AM
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Default RE: K-member parts

This is what I ordered.
http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=299

That sucks if I have to replace the spindles. Does that mean I can't use the stock struts?

Also, will those 64 dollar C/C plates work?
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Old 02-20-2005, 12:00 PM
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Come on guys [sm=feedback.gif]
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Old 02-20-2005, 12:19 PM
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first you needed to do some home work before you bought anything...2nd my n'bor sells upr stuff could had got a discount for ya..
3rd ..plates are need on the strut towers for the extra load that will be put on the tower area
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Old 02-20-2005, 12:22 PM
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my n'bor sells upr stuff could had got a discount for ya..
I wish I had known that a little sooner. So, do you have a suggestion for C/C plates?
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Old 02-20-2005, 10:44 PM
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i got both . o well no pic..
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Old 02-21-2005, 03:32 AM
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hwat the adv/ of a k memeber besides weight?
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Old 02-28-2005, 07:05 PM
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Besides reducing weight, a tubular 'k' member will improve handling in several different ways, including ackerman steering. However I would only install a tubular k member if I also changed to the proper caster/camber plates, tubular control arms and installed a coil-over system. However, before one would do that change, a more benficial change would be to change your rear suspension to a torque arm/pan hard bar set-up. Maximum Motorsports or Griggs Racing have the best suspensions for your Mustang. I have installed them before and will again soon as I just purchased a 92 Coupe'. They cost a little more but they put the rubber to the road. Good Luck!

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