ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
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From: Rowlett, TX
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
Just picked up my front suspension parts today, looking good so far. I bought everything from http://www.americanracecomponents.com/. I won't be able to install everything quite yet, as I plan to order new struts, steering, and upgrade to LS1 brakes. Basically I plan to replace/upgrade the entire front steering/suspension all in one pass.
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Car: 82 Trans Am
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 strengthed 7.5 inch
Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
That looks pretty good, a tubular k-member with some more beef to it. Tell us how it all goes together, I wonder if other a-arms are compatible..
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Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
thats not a bad deal.
if its no trouble, could you get a weight on the k member?
also, since i dont like their a arms, do the stock ones fit in there?
if so, then other a arms can be used
if its no trouble, could you get a weight on the k member?
also, since i dont like their a arms, do the stock ones fit in there?
if so, then other a arms can be used
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Car: 1988 GTA
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Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
I'm guessing that other a-arms would work. Their k-members do require coilovers though, since they don't have spring perches. I'd guess the weight of the k-member and a-arms at about 30 to 40 pounds, I don't have a scale to weigh it though.
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From: Appleton, WI
Car: 73RS, 85 Iroc, 11 GT
Engine: 383FI, 406 FI, 5.0
Transmission: TKX, TKO600
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73s, Strange 12 bolt 3.73
Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
Im looking at K-members, how did the install go with the ARC set-up? any miles on it? Install pics?
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Car: '82 Camaro
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Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
Well, if it works as good as it looks you should have a great handling car! Just the weight reduction should help....will you change over to rack and pinion steering too???
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Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
Holy geez that k-member looks overkill lol. My Spohn looks like it weighs less but maybe not, I never weighed it.
Looking good, talk about a bright color!
Looking good, talk about a bright color!
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Car: 86 Trans Am
Engine: 408 stroker sbc
Transmission: TKO600
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Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
its a shame it doesnt came with spring perches, i actually like that k-member, seems to be well braced in important spots.
OP, did you even install this, how did it fit?
OP, did you even install this, how did it fit?
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From: Appleton, WI
Car: 73RS, 85 Iroc, 11 GT
Engine: 383FI, 406 FI, 5.0
Transmission: TKX, TKO600
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73s, Strange 12 bolt 3.73
Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
Bump for an answer!
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From: Appleton, WI
Car: 73RS, 85 Iroc, 11 GT
Engine: 383FI, 406 FI, 5.0
Transmission: TKX, TKO600
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73s, Strange 12 bolt 3.73
Re: ARC k-member, control arms, and coilovers arrived
Bump, Anyone else have this K member set-up?
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