K-Frame requires pulling the whole engine correct? How do coil overs reduce weight, from what I can tell Mustangs just use those Coil-Over sleeve deals.. which I still haven't quite figured out yet.
No you support the engine from the top (hoist) or bottom ( between the motor and tranny with board and jack) Then unbolt it and lower it.
I will be installing a tubular k member, tubular A-arms and coilovers along with caster camber plates next week end. That's if my damn shippment ever gets here.
1. Get some Bilsteins. My Tockico Illuminas did NOT ride with the same smoothness as the Bilsteings no matter what setting I put them on.
2. If you're looking for near stock ride quality without the Ford "C" spring harshness, go for the Ford "B" springs. I absolutely love mine. Here in Houston a car needs to have some shock absorbing ability without jolting the driver. It stands a little higher than the C's but they feel much better for everyday driving. My car looks like it still has the C springs but my butt thanks me for replacing them
K-Frame requires pulling the whole engine correct? How do coil overs reduce weight, from what I can tell Mustangs just use those Coil-Over sleeve deals.. which I still haven't quite figured out yet.
The coil spring in the stock A-arm weighs more than a coilover spring and coilover kit (the "sleeve deals"), so it weighs less. With an aftermarket tubular A-arm you'll lose more weight on top of that. Also, when you reduce the weight of the spring you are reducing unsprung weight slightly, which will help in handling kinda