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So I just threw the tubular K-member in and the instructions didnt say anything about lining everything up and I have some concerns. The holes are all slotted and there is a lot of movement so I can see that tubular K easily being installed cockeyed or something. Anyone discover this and what did you do about it? Thanks, Scot Rod
 

BK_CAULEY

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The only thing i could see to remedy this is to find a point on the car like on the radiator core support or some where similar and measure to a specific point on the k-member and make sure the distance is the same and when you bolt it down LOCK it down. then take like some paint or something and mark the bolts to the k-member and after driving it check them to see if anything moves. if it doesnt place a few spot welds and that should get it. andafter its installed go straight to an alignment shop and have it aligned.
 

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I would eye it up and measure it all out and get it as best as you can, then get an alighment. Certain shops will not move the K-frame if it won't take an alignment. For instance the MORON kids that work at Belle Tire and Discount Tire. I have an alignment shop here that will do EVERYTHING to align a car or truck perfectly. You pay more, but it is right the 1st time!!!!
 
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The alignment is mandatory anyways because I'm replacing the K-member, lower control arms, switching to coilovers, swapping to 96 spindles which change the track width, and installing a bumpsteer kit. I currently have CC plates with spherical bushings. I just thought it was rather weak that the instructions didnt address this issue at all.
I'm going to weld the K-member in because you dont need to. I wish I had an alignment machine because I'd just do it myself, but I expect to pay a pretty penny to get it aligned since they'll have to play with more than a toe adjustment.
 
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