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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Anybody got weight jacks with a tubular k-member

I remember a really good thread with pics of somebody installing front weld in weight jacks, but i cant find it. I want to run them with my pro fab k member. also any info on the rear weld in setup would be great
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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I'm pretty sure Crazyhawaiian has weight jacks on his 91
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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yeah he does, but im wondering what has to be done as far as welding goes
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Yeah the ones I run on all my cars are the non weld-in ones. Not sure if there is a weld in version for the rear, haven't seen one myself. But yeah for the fronts there is a weld in version and there is a good thread with pictures around here somewhere. Basically the stock k-member is removed and the pocket the springs sit in is modified with the weight jack parts. I'm not sure how that would work with an aftermarket tubular k-member, I would recommend getting pics/measurements from both the k-member builder and the weight jack builder, if possible even physically comparing both parts before buying.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Here it is.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ht=screw+jacks

I'm shopping for a k-member as we speak. Also a-arms since I have another wild idea.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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thank you!

that seems like it will be very easy to do. ive got a pro fab kmember road race version with thicker tubing, but i guess they went out of business. i recently saw an ad in hot rod for S&W racecars new kmember and a arms, but they only offer coil over arms. i think their product is geared toward drag racing anyways. i may end up completely stripping mine and welding on some gussets. i also need to decide on what control arms to run. im leaning spohn so i can run heim joints
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