Looking at K-members

[xTomKx]

My motor is in the shop getting rebuilt and I'm contemplating about several things I can replace during installation. One of them is the stock K-member. Now, I have eibach springs and tokico shocks and would like to stay that way. Are there any K-members which do not require coil overs for 96 cobra? Will handling improve if I go with coil overs? What are my options?

 

[JustinG60]

yes, there are ones that will do what you want, well i assume you want to reuse stock A arms? if so the QA1 will do stock springs.

MU1TK K member and the spring perches of 9019-101 and 9019-102

 

[bumsoil]

UPR has spring perches as well. but the ONLY WAY to get the stock arms in the UPR k member, is to press in polly bushings backwards. guess how i found this out......
anyways, if you get the UPR k member (which is quality) get coilovers and a arms.

 

[xTomKx]

If I go with a coil over setup will I need new front shocks or will I be able to reuse the tokico shocks I have?

 

[bumsoil]

If I go with a coil over setup will I need new front shocks or will I be able to reuse the tokico shocks I have?

they should be able to be used with coilovers.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/M...okicoStrangeLakewood-Struts-1979-04-P280.aspx

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

Get a racecraft k-member setup, they have tubular A-arms with spring perches

 

[xTomKx]

Will the UPR K-member kit work with Tokicos?

 

[Tabres]

I'm sure there are people who would disagree with me but don't expect these lightweight k-members to have a positive impact on handling. In my experience, the UPR/QA1/etc.. have the opposite effect. I've been there, done that with the lightweight tubular drag style k-members and now have a Maximum Motorsports in my car. I wouldn't waste my money on anything besides a Maximum Motorsports or Grigg's setup if you're expecting to have a better handling car.

 

[SVTPete83]

Get a racecraft k-member setup, they have tubular A-arms with spring perches

I have this exact setup and it's awesome. Well built. Installs without issues, strong? And lightened the front of the car by about 80 pounds. It handles great and rides smooth. If you want to keep your coils springs and shocks, there is no better way to go.

 

[nomoretickets]

I'm sure there are people who would disagree with me but don't expect these lightweight k-members to have a positive impact on handling. In my experience, the UPR/QA1/etc.. have the opposite effect. I've been there, done that with the lightweight tubular drag style k-members and now have a Maximum Motorsports in my car. I wouldn't waste my money on anything besides a Maximum Motorsports or Grigg's setup if you're expecting to have a better handling car.

To piggy back off this, i guess the question you need to ask is what are the long term plans for the car? The answer to that question could really impact you purchasing decision, especially if a Turbo is in the plans at some point, since kits tend to be designed around particular tubular k members

 

[Deceptive]

Steeda

 

[Shifty Powers]

To piggy back off this, i guess the question you need to ask is what are the long term plans for the car? The answer to that question could really impact you purchasing decision, especially if a Turbo is in the plans at some point, since kits tend to be designed around particular tubular k members

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