Fastford: Thanks for the input. I was a little concerned, based upon the vagueness of the QA1 instructions. I know certain applications for this K-member require grinding beyond that of the A-arms and motor mount, so I wanted to know if that meant my car or not. If you did it with no problems on your stang with power steering, then I will have no trouble.
Ponyboy 19: Congratulations on having an AJE K-member. I know the fit and finish on those units are unsurpassed. Unfortunately, I am a college student on a budget. As such, I got a smoking deal on the QA-1. This being the case, I also cannot afford a complete flaming river kit (as nice as they may be). For those of us on a budget, there is a method that allows a system that is functionally the same to be installed for half the cost of the Flaming River kit. It consists, as I remember, of the flaming river steering shaft for the '94-'95's, and a fox body manual rack from the local autoparts store.
As far as the "grinding" goes, it is necessary for me to utilize the factory A-arms. They must be touched up slightly to allow for full suspension travel. In addition, the motor mounts must be ground slightly as well. While some people may be apprehensive about this process, it is necessary for this K-member to fit on my car. As such, this process is included in the instruction manual. Thank you for expressing your concern.
My headers are mac long-tubes, which have been on the car for four years. The clearance I was concerned about is with the steering rack assembly. On some applications, apparently, the rack/shaft assembly contacts the new K-member, which for some people may necessitate a manual rack conversion. I follow your logic on the steering shaft issue. In fact, it did not make sense to me either. I suspect it really only applies to earlier foxes, but thought I would ask someone who actually has done the install with this K-member and would have an answer.
