K- member and engine install trouble

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Ayannasdaddy

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Need help ok I install a qa1 k-member with a coil over kit also Im changing my 306 and installing a408 stroker I noticed that my front tires are about one inch from the front fender and rubs when turning the wheels is there any way to measure or adjust the k-member also my engine is not lining up with the trans it like a gap also is it common to have alot of room in the rear of the engine once u do the k-member swap it's alot of room from the engine to the fire wall its normally a little please help anyone thanks alot

 

Rick 91GT

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Nope...the qa1 k member moves the front wheels forward 1".

 

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Rick 91GT said:

Nope...the qa1 k member moves the front wheels forward 1".

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Yup, with this issue happening so often, i think qa1 should put warning tags all over their k member because of this.

 

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The front tires basically rubs how about the gap from the firewall to the engine is that normal as well

 

Rick 91GT

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In the past that k-member only had one motor position and it was stock location, it shouldnt have moved the motor forward at all.

 

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This one has two and I used the rear slot

 

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With my QA1 I had rubbing issues with my tires 275-45. I put rack stops in so I wouldn't rip the inner fender off. I also had lowering issues, the front nose was slammed. I put spring spacers in to raise it up a half inch. The QA1 K-member can be more trouble with it's moving stuff around than it's worth.

 

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The issue is amplified if you install it on an older fox with the smaller wheel openings, i found that out on my 80 cobra. It moved the wheels forward almost against the front fender

 

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No mine is a 89 lx

 

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Any suggestions on a good one than

 

VibrantRedGT

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Ayannasdaddy said:

Any suggestions on a good one than

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On a good K-member? Personally I'd get the TeamZ. Go to their website and check it out. Great prices and great service. You can email Dave Z. with questions and he'll help.