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Old May 24, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Spohn problem

Ok so ive already found out im having the common problem of my engine and k member not being level with each other. Is there any way to fix this? And its not clearing my A/C compressor like hawks said it would any ideas?
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Old May 25, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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Re: Spohn problem

Throw the spohn k-member in the scrap bin and fab a new pass mount that levels the engine out
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Old May 25, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Re: Spohn problem

I had exactly the same problem with my Spohn k-member. You can get creative with the motor mounts to make up the difference and level the engine. I'm running solid mounts so that made it a little easier. My mounts look like the ones attached below. I had the tube cut out where the long bolt slids through then re welded .3in higher. Luckily I have a friend with the fabrication tools and skill who lives right around the corner. I moved mine about .3in if I remember correctly.

So depending on what mounts you are using you may want to modify the mount or k-member itself to level the engine. Spohn was of no help when I contacted them about the problem.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Re: Spohn problem

Yeah unfortunatly i have no fab skills that why i bought spohn mounts and k member thinking it would all just be bolt on at that point.
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