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Jsun3701

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I have a engine hoist , would it be easier to disconnect the motor mounts and transmission, hoist the engine out to install the headers. Then lower back in? I know I would have to disconnect the Radiator and isnt that about it? Has anyone tried this or have any input on the idea.
 

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short answer. no. well, it would be just as much of a pita if not more than dropping the k.
 

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drop the k-member, it will be alot easier than doing that, imo. cause you're going to have to disconnect all electrical connections, fuel, drain the radiator, etc...
 

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Gotta follow suit here... Much simpler to work from the bottom upward for this install.
 

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I have a question about dropping the K-member? Do you need a spring Compressor for the front Springs???
 
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Not really.
 

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drill a hole in the A arm and the K member and bolt a chain to hold the springs in and compressed when you drop the k, makes it much faster

also its a good time for a tubular K member if you ever wanted one..
 

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joshheat25 said:
I have a question about dropping the K-member? Do you need a spring Compressor for the front Springs???
Click to expand...

http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml

Best how-to IMO. I followed it, and it was almost dead on(i think only thing it was off was one or two wrentch size)
 
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