qa1 k member a arm install problem

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2fastnotch

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ok i installed my kmemberwhen i went to install the rear A arm bolts there is no enough clearence for the complete bolt head to fit inbetween the rear tab that the arm bolt goes throgh and the tab that bolts the k member to the car. should i clearence the k member or shave part of the bolt head?

 

93 LX

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pull the k member and install the a-arms then reinstall the k-member. I would not shave anything or clearence anything due to the demands placed on that part of the car.

 

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2fastnotch

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im going to run in the same issue because the issue im having is the actual k member. the rear tab for the control arm is connected to the tab for the rear mount of the k member to the chassis it looks like a L bracket theres no room for the head

 

Bullitt347

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Picture please! I installed a QA1 K-member, control arms, struts, coil overs, caster/camber plates on my 89 Saleen and had zero fitment issues. Everything went together like clockwork. So i am having trouble "seeing" your problem. Will the bolt go in from the other direction?

 

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You need to grind down the flanges on those bolts. It was in the instructions I received with my QA1 k member. Only two sides need to be ground down.

 

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Allen head capscrews are the answer to clearance problems between bolt heads and other objects.

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