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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: HAVI on February 03, 2008, 10:59:48 PM

Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on February 03, 2008, 10:59:48 PM
Was on the AJE website today ( http://www.ajeracing.com/index.php ) and it was advertised they have a "new" kmember that accepts any engine with their universal mounts.  1st question:  does the 87 turbo coupe A arms fit this tubular kmember, or must you use their A arms?
2nd question:  will the TC's steering rack fit this kmember, and
3rd Question, has anyone put one of these in their tbirds/cougars?

I have an 87, but not concerned about keeping stock track width, but don't want to go wider.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: 32VFoxBird on February 04, 2008, 12:29:55 AM
i have an AJE in my bird, but it was before they made the one for "universal" mounts. i did notice that the steering shaft came up about 1/4" short of bolting to the steering column. i had to drill another hole, and then use another bolt and nut.

and i am using stock fox mustang control arms on mine.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on February 04, 2008, 10:55:49 PM
thanks a bunch.  Sounds like I'll go for it.  Just didn't want to buy one thing and in turn have to buy another, and another, and another....my luck is like that.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: ricktjr on February 19, 2008, 09:21:05 PM
So Fox Mustang K members fit our cars ? I was thinking about getting an AJE k member for a future big block swap.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on February 19, 2008, 10:03:43 PM
not an exact fit, but very close.  There's a lot of threads on this subject throughtout this forum.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on September 30, 2009, 11:40:52 AM
Back from the dead.

I wonder if the 1/4" was off due to the spacer plate under the stang style K member?

There was a plate used, right?
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: daminc on September 30, 2009, 09:47:30 PM
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;201956
i have an AJE in my bird, but it was before they made the one for "universal" mounts. i did notice that the steering shaft came up about 1/4" short of bolting to the steering column. i had to drill another hole, and then use another bolt and nut.

and i am using stock fox mustang control arms on mine.

bringing this back up again..
Did you get the kit? or just the k member? got any pics of it?

I've also been looking into this, and would assume that it would bolt right up to my 85 vert
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 30, 2009, 10:13:07 PM
i got the k-member with spring perches. pics are in this thread: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=12549
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on September 30, 2009, 11:11:58 PM
I would think spacing down the K-member would have moved the shaft out more than a 1/4" anyway.

Jerry, I didn't buy one yet.  I should have bought one when I first started this thread, instead of trying to make it work with the stock one, and then looking for a stock stang type.  Oh well.  But yeah, I'm looking to use the AJE universal.  Then it's a matter of buying the mount plates for whatever engine option that I decide to go with.  Was going to throw the car together ASAP, but the buyer of the Saturn hasn't came through.  The other thought is whether I can use the stock A-arms I have from the '87 or not.  It may bring the wheels in 3/4", but  I don't mind.  I'm shortening the rear end anyway.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 30, 2009, 11:19:46 PM
yea, I used 3/8" spacer plates. I can't remember if the shaft issue was with the sn95 column or the stock tbird one.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on September 30, 2009, 11:41:49 PM
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;293319
yea, I used 3/8" spacer plates. I can't remember if the shaft issue was with the sn95 column or the stock tbird one.


I guess I'll find out.  Shouldn't be a problem to fix.  thanks.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: daminc on October 01, 2009, 12:15:51 AM
I'm thinking about going this route myself. Maybe this winter. I feel it's going to be a long cold winter too.
Title: AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's
Post by: HAVI on October 01, 2009, 12:25:16 AM
Quote from: daminc;293331
I'm thinking about going this route myself. Maybe this winter. I feel it's going to be a long cold winter too.


new farmer's almanac calls for extremely cold Winter and lots of snow for my region.  I guess when it rains it pours.