Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
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Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
I have both a stock 3rd Gen and a stock 4th gen k member. If I can use the 4th gen k member I am tempted to just swap the whole thing under my 3rd gen. Is this doable? Or am I crazy?
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
try it, its probably the only way to find out, but you wont be able to use the stock springs, unless your talking about swapping everything right over
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
I'm saying literally the entire front system, including engine mounts, steering rack, suspension, a arms and more.
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
Anything possible with the right mind and tools
Is it a direct bolt on then answer is no
The two are totally different
Is it a direct bolt on then answer is no
The two are totally different
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
Difference between k member and suspension setup
Above is 3rd gen below is 4th gen
Above is 3rd gen below is 4th gen
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
might be a better option to go tubular and upgrading the stock suspension. Would be simple and easy as well.
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
What's your main purpose for swapping over k member there are other options to reach your goals that are tried and true
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
Simple answer: not possible. completely different. not worth the time or money to try and make it fit.
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
Okay, so if I cannot I won't. Honestly I was just hoping I could be lazy enough to just bolt the k-member, engine and all, into my third gen. Since I cannot, where does this A/C notch I keep hearing about go?
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Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
Search Google images you can get better idea of notch
Search K member notch thirdgen
Search K member notch thirdgen
Re: Use 4th gen k member on 3rd gen?
Honestly I was just hoping I could be lazy enough to just bolt the k-member, engine and all, into my third gen.
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