Maximum Motorsports S197 K-Member
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I got dibs on them suckers.......I could use a lil good karma
If I didn't have FRPP's RLCA brackets welded on I'd be adding these. First time I've seen them advertised.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Relocation-Brackets-for-RLCA-2005-14-P1479.aspx
Nice stuff Jack!
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Relocation-Brackets-for-RLCA-2005-14-P1479.aspx
Nice stuff Jack!
Tob,
Can't believe you missed those. At first I thought they were weld on, but upon further digging MM explains away the need for welding.
I was actually debating buying another bare axle assembly for these since I currently have Steeda brackets, but cost vs. return isn't there for me.
Can't believe you missed those. At first I thought they were weld on, but upon further digging MM explains away the need for welding.
I was actually debating buying another bare axle assembly for these since I currently have Steeda brackets, but cost vs. return isn't there for me.
They are straight, welded and bolted. I guess I could see if someone can chop them out.
I haven't seen or heard anything from Jack/MM with respect to an update. The S197 K-member has been in production for some time now.
As for the SLA, I don't know when it'll be available but I'm quite certain that we'll know about it as soon as MM is ready to share details.
As for the SLA, I don't know when it'll be available but I'm quite certain that we'll know about it as soon as MM is ready to share details.
The engine support brace for k-member installation (MMT-11) is now available. It is not on the MM website yet, so you will need to call to place an order for it.
No other updates at this time.
No other updates at this time.
I vote you get a warning for not posting a pic
Sounds like a great update - looking forward to doing this upgrade over the summer.
I had all of my parts installed at Voss Performance in Placentia and i could not be happier with the way the car feels not. literally night and day difference.
Very nice.
Are you using the stock front LCA arm/hardware or have you made any changes? What are your alignment numbers?
The Extreme Duty rear LCA's are superbly engineered pieces as well. I'm running them too (I think for almost 5 years now) and have no complaints.
And I really dig MM's relocation brackets and the hardware I see being used. All in all great stuff from a great company. Chuck is about the most polite CEO you'll meet and Jack is a living, breathing encyclopedia of knowledge.
Are you using the stock front LCA arm/hardware or have you made any changes? What are your alignment numbers?
The Extreme Duty rear LCA's are superbly engineered pieces as well. I'm running them too (I think for almost 5 years now) and have no complaints.
And I really dig MM's relocation brackets and the hardware I see being used. All in all great stuff from a great company. Chuck is about the most polite CEO you'll meet and Jack is a living, breathing encyclopedia of knowledge.
See post 154 of this thread. I fabricated a bracket for my install last December but I used two fasteners but your bracket only has one fastener to the belly "brace". Are you certain that using only one fastener is going to secure the belly "brace"?
We're not quite sure why Ford used two bolts at each end of the factory brace. The brace has very little bending stiffness due to its crimped design. One bolt at this connection is enough to provide adequate clamp laod to keep the joint from slipping.
The Mm5KM-8 brackets are really a temporary solution for most customers. They allow the stock brace to be used along with the stock radiator core support and the MM k-member.
We figure that most customers will install the MM radiator core support and then upgrade to the MM lower braces as well. These replace the stock Ford brace, joining the core support and the k-member. The MM design is much stiffer than the Ford design. The MM lower brace is not shipping yet.
The Mm5KM-8 brackets are really a temporary solution for most customers. They allow the stock brace to be used along with the stock radiator core support and the MM k-member.
We figure that most customers will install the MM radiator core support and then upgrade to the MM lower braces as well. These replace the stock Ford brace, joining the core support and the k-member. The MM design is much stiffer than the Ford design. The MM lower brace is not shipping yet.
The OEM belly pan in front of the k-member won't fit with the MM braces, unless the installer does some cutting and fabrication to mount it to the car.
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