Tubular - K Member Suggestions

[FUNDAD]

While finishing up collecting the parts needed for my live axle swap I have decided to also convert to a Tubular K Member. I am unsure which one to buy. Some seem pretty afordable and then some seem quite outrageous.

My goal is to lighten up the front and to not lose any strength while doing it. Dont want to sacrifice strength to just lose a few pounds.

If any of you guys have done this swap-a-roo let me know who you went with and any other specifics.

Matt

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[KTs03]

I went with the maximum motorsports k-member, control arms, koni coilovers, and mm caster/camber plates and I would recommend it to anyone. However, if your car is anything more than a weekend cruiser and track whore I would not suggest having this swap done. Labor is pretty expensive and tedious and your ride quality will go to crap on bumpy roads. On smooth roads and the track the handling is outstanding, but if you travel on rough roads a lot you're going to hate it.

 

[cobravenom39]

I just pm'd toofast4u on modular fords regarding what items I need to buy for the conversion. He hasn't replied yet. I'm going to be doing this within a month as well.

 

[FUNDAD]

I just pm'd toofast4u on modular fords regarding what items I need to buy for the conversion. He hasn't replied yet. I'm going to be doing this within a month as well.

Then do me a big favor and keep my sweet ass in the loop. I know that you are going to be sure the shit is all good before you put it on your ride. So I more than cool with the route you choose.

Matt

 

[cobravenom39]

Then do me a big favor and keep my sweet ass in the loop. I know that you are going to be sure the shit is all good before you put it on your ride. So I more than cool with the route you choose.

Matt

Werd

 

[Bigturbonotch]

you guys might was well put headers on your car while the k member is being swapped out.

 

[FUNDAD]

Good Call on the headers. Isnt another benefit of the tubular k conversion supposed to offer more header clearence? I am thinking thats what I heard but then again I have been lied to before so who knows.

 

[Bigturbonotch]

yes that is true, you will have much better clearance with the new k member. If you HAVE to you will also be able to take them off without dropping the new k. I think headers is a good idea if your going to do a new k.

 

[cobravenom39]

Wow. I just researched the cost and what is needed.

You need full coil overs
Caster camber plates
LCA (lower control arms)
and some other suspension components like ball joints and some steering bushings and components.


I think I'm gonna wait. I don't $1500 for this right now.

 

[Oncebitten03]

some k-members allow use of stock control arms/suspension. To do it right you should do a bump steer kit if you go with tubular a-arms and what not.

 

[oohsoobad2]

My buddy had the full D&D tubular front suspension on his 03 and when i drove it, I felt like i was in a ratty 200K mile fox body. Dont know if other kits are better but doubt Id put one on my car.

 

[KTs03]

If your car is daily driven even in just the summer months I wouldn't reccommend getting the tubular control arms w/ caster/camber plates and coilovers. Your ride quality will go to shit. Also, the only tubular k-member I would recommend is the maximum motorsports. It's well built and is much stronger than some shitty light weight drag race only piece (i.e. D&D motorsports, who I wouldn't suggest going with anyhow).

 

[FUNDAD]

Well I think I will scrap that idea. I definitely dont want the ride to go to hell.

I guess when it comes down to it you can always add more power mods to compensate for doing the mods that will lighten the car.

Maybe a bit of go go juice to cool my lil Steigy port job would out weigh the benefits of going to a tubular k.

God knows I would still have enough cash to lose a few races to some of you fast mustangs!!! You know who you are.....

 

[ShelbyGuy]

actuallly improved ride quality despite a vastly stiffer spring (for increased wheel rate) is part of the point of a coil-over conversion.