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AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

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.
1987 TC

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #1 –
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.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #2 –
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.
1987 TC

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #3 –
So Fox Mustang K members fit our cars ? I was thinking about getting an AJE k member for a future big block swap.

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #4 –
not an exact fit, but very close.  There's a lot of threads on this subject throughtout this forum.
1987 TC

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #5 –
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?
1987 TC

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #6 –
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
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AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #8 –
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.
1987 TC

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #9 –
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.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #10 –
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.
1987 TC

AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #11 –
I'm thinking about going this route myself. Maybe this winter. I feel it's going to be a long cold winter too.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
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AJE universal motor mount kmember Q's

Reply #12 –
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.
1987 TC