Acer2428

I saw we can get K-members for $220...

I looked around and saw they're like $500 other places.

Is its function purely weight reduction? How hard is it to install? Is it a worthwhile mod for $220?

cammedlx

Yeap reduced weight, and better steering geometry,and they are not a 1 hour job either,mine as well plan on all day and a alingment after you are done

mdvaldosta

dont get a k-member for handling, not one for 220- a great weight reducer though and they can be setup for coil overs

Acer2428

Well, I need an alignment and can get a free one from my buddy in Auto-tech.

Should I pick one up for $220? I have a beater car while the stang is undergoing surgery...

vfast

NO YOU NEED TO ALIGN THE K-MEMBER IN THE CAR FIRST.....WT REDUCING THIGS IS COOL but you can sit the engine in the car lower and set it back for better handling and wt transfer

Acer2428

Meh, I probably don't need it, thanks... I'll look into it when I start doing suspension mods...

For now it's 4.10's, plenum, and nitrous...

jdaniel

HUH???

mdvaldosta

Yep, the aftermarket K-member can get way off - best thing is to have a frame shop align it if possible - I've heard alot of horror stories from alignment problems after the swap.

jdaniel

Well Vfast said with a tubular K member you can sit the engine down further and set it back for better handeling... how could you set the engine BACK without replacing the driveshaft? I mean, you would need a shorter one in this case. You cant just go moving stuff that easily.

I agree about the alignment though.

mdvaldosta

The driveshaft has a few inches of play both ways where it splines into the transmission.