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Old 06-29-2005, 05:53 AM
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is there any links or anything to get info on a tublar front end cuz im really thinking of putting one on on my other 87 gt , its wrecked in the front so that idea came across. thanks
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Old 06-29-2005, 01:46 PM
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Old 06-29-2005, 05:03 PM
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Well what kind of "info" are you looking for?

I picked up the QA1 Tubular K-member.
Was a good amount lighter than stock, but it lowered the front end a bit.
Not to mention the DS Front tire rubs a little too.
Going to need to figure out a way around that.
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Old 06-29-2005, 05:08 PM
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your lowered part comes from not having hte proper A arms and coil overs to adjust the height. also i think your rubbing is also an affect from the wrong A arms

didnt you also say it raised the motor up some?
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Old 06-29-2005, 05:38 PM
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Oh no sir, QA1 even states you can use all stock parts w/ their k-member.

So having the "wrong" a-arms is not an option.
Now if I had purchased the control arms... I would've had to get the coil over struts and get the springs for them. and get cc plates as well.
Costing well over 1000 buxx.
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yea i know about the total cost. they say you can use them and you did..now look at the end results. that kit is designed to be used together
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Old 06-29-2005, 09:57 PM
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you can get the whole assy for 700.00..did you put in the coil spring isolators?
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Old 06-30-2005, 01:01 AM
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hey just got in . well i saw a article on MMFF mag and it showed a fox drag racer with the front end from the fire wall to the nose made all tubular. i know those things dont come in a damn kit but would llike to make one.
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i just ordered my D&D K member along with my steeda adjustable plates. my price was 739.95.....no taxes no added fees.....got to love Laurel Mountain Mustang for all my hookups
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Old 06-30-2005, 01:47 AM
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what about the Granatelli tubular setup? if im not mistaken, you can get the kmember and a arms for under $500. i know you will need cc plates, but it still seems cheaper than the other things i read here. and i havent heard anything bad about Granatelli, so would that be a good suggestion?
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