K-member question

[may93]

Is there a difference between the after market K-member for the the fox body and the SN-95 body style? Basically does one fit all? I had someone ask me this question and I didnt know. Told them I would check on line too see if any members knew the answer.

[331TwistedWedge]

i have shawns (1995) qa1 k-member, that im putting in my 91 fox ... i hope they are all the same, i was told they were ... im installing mine this winter ...

[mustangboy]

As far as I know the k-members are the same but the a-arms for an sn95 are longer.

[NXcoupe]

what he said^ Basically they are all the same from 79 to 04, but the motormounts are different for the 4.6's. 4cyl and 8 cyl fox body K's are the same as well. The lower control arms are different for the different bodies, they are different lengths.

[Maximus]

i have shawns (1995) qa1 k-member, that im putting in my 91 fox ... i hope they are all the same, i was told they were ... im installing mine this winter ...

Dont! Qa1 pushes the wheels out 1" and you have to grind the heads of the bolts down on one side. I had a QA1 in mine for a month got tired of the tire rub and called Jason@ PA:bigthumb

[cstreu1026]

Dont! Qa1 pushes the wheels out 1" and you have to grind the heads of the bolts down on one side. I had a QA1 in mine for a month got tired of the tire rub and called Jason@ PA:bigthumb

Yes the QA1 pushes the tires forward and you have to grind down the heads of some bolts. I haven't had any rubbing with mine but then again its not a fox either.

[Maximus]

Mine rubbed with the Bullets on, Not the Weld skinnies.:bigthumb

[NXcoupe]

I have UPR's on most of my cars. I am going to try a PA sometime, but they are very overpriced imho. I get a chrome moly unit for 699 for everything. I guess I am a tight ass at heart. lol.

[quik lx]

I guess I just had bad experiences with K members. I've never seen a QA1 fit right. I've fought a D&D peice for a couple days. The UPR one had to be replaced by the manufacturer b'cause it didn't fit, however both AJE K members I've installed fit perfect and came with all the right hardware. Just my opinion.

On your question, The rear bolt holes (at the frame) usually need to be opened up a bit to fit the newer K member on the older body.

[BlazinEagle]

I have a PA racing that I just put in my 88 4cyl conversion. Got it at cincy speed and it fit like a glove! No problems at all. I am using the stock a arms on mine right now until i can afford better ones.

[331TwistedWedge]

Dont! Qa1 pushes the wheels out 1" and you have to grind the heads of the bolts down on one side. I had a QA1 in mine for a month got tired of the tire rub and called Jason@ PA:bigthumb

damn! :( ... ok ... glad i found out now :bigthumb

[k062693w]

My QA1 went right in my 85 vert with no grinding, And no wheel movement !!!
Just my $.02

[331TwistedWedge]

My QA1 went right in my 85 vert with no grinding, And no wheel movement !!!
Just my $.02

maybe i can test fit it ... the engines coming out anyway ... i can mock it up and see where the wheels sit ...

thx, you've given me hope at least :bigthumb

im running a '91 coupe (if that matters) ...

[Maximus]

maybe i can test fit it ... the engines coming out anyway ... i can mock it up and see where the wheels sit ...

thx, you've given me hope at least :bigthumb

im running a '91 coupe (if that matters) ...

I have a 91 Coupe also. QA1 instructions even tell you that you have to grind the head bolts down. Its no big deal, just a PITA if your grinder is loaned out to a bud.:(
Since you are running skinnies, you wont have any problem.:bigthumb

[facemelter71]

Got a D&D on mine.Fits great.

[may93]

Thanks everyone!

[331TwistedWedge]

Thanks everyone!

did you buy one? ... install it? ... just curious what you got :bigthumb

[may93]

did you buy one? ... install it? ... just curious what you got :bigthumb
Not sure but leaning towards the UPR. Its chrome moly and decently priced. Getting ready to start on the mini tubs so the k-member will have to wait until I finish the engine compartment.

[Xowner]

I have a 91 Coupe also. QA1 instructions even tell you that you have to grind the head bolts down. Its no big deal, just a PITA if your grinder is loaned out to a bud.:(
Since you are running skinnies, you wont have any problem.:bigthumb

bump this thread from the ages.

is this always the case that i will rub? also does that guys qa1 rub because he has a 94-up k member on a 93 down car? wondering if i should mess with the qa1 i found or go other ? Will it push the wheel forward an inch?


Thanks

[WhiteStripes]

Don't get a QA-1, they are junk.
FOund out the hard way and had to
replace mine with motor in the car.
Went with PA racing also, no problems