K-Member

[stangracer79]

What is involved when swapping a k-member?

 

[Matt90GT]

pulling the old one out, installing the new one. It really is that simple

How hard is it? depends on if the motor is in the car or out of the car. Much easer when it is out of the car.

 

[stangracer79]

pulling the old one out, installing the new one. It really is that simple

How hard is it? depends on if the motor is in the car or out of the car. Much easer when it is out of the car.

does it link to any suspension or is it a direct bolt-on/off?

anyone else know?

 

[stangracer79]

tttt

 

[stang1989]

Of course it links to the suspension. The a-arms mount to it and of course, the a-arms connect the springs and struts to the chassis. Without the K-member, you have no front suspension.

The steering rack also mounts to it. So no steering either.

 

[pocket3799]

I think he's asking," Is it a fairly simple swap?"

I wish I knew, about to find out the hard way. LOL

 

[TT91]

With the motor in-
1.Jack the front(not on the k-member), attach an engine hoist to motor and begin to jack motor until its obvious the weight of the motor is on the hoist.
2.Remove front wheels.
3.Disconnect steering shaft/ power steering hoses from rack.
MAKE sure nothing is wrapped around k-member, (wires, starter cable)
4.Unbolt/Remove shocks from spindles/ and from strut tower if using coil overs. USE A JACK UNDER the control arm to relieve spring tension.
5.Remove front brake lines from caliper.
6.Loosen/remove motor mounts from k-member
7.There are a total of 8 bolts, 2 on each frame rail near shock, 2 underneath neath floorboards.The k-member should break loose, once you have it out, pull it away from the car and remove the spindles/brakes/steering rack. Insert your new k-member and install with same bolts. install brakes, coil overs if using, springs, shocks, connect breake lines, steering rack....geez if u remove it and cant install it your a freakin TOOL!

This was all from memory when i did mine over a year ago, anyone else have anyhting. Total time..depends how good u are with your hands.( Im Good, really good, odds are your not).anywhere from 6-10 hrs for the average guy.

with the motor out of the car it just makes everything more accessable. ie: bolts and crap. not a hard install, good luck

 

[pocket3799]

Thanks! I don't have a motor in the car.

 

[Smokedawg]

A pretty simple swap if the motor isnt in the car..

good luck!

-Smoke