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K member install

I know I need to add a spacer to my mustang K member but does it go on the mounting point toward the front of the car or the rear of the car

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Reply #1
front and 3/8" thick
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #2
you may also need to change the rear pad's bolt spacing. i did on mine. the tbird was narrower(bolts closer together) than the mustang k-member, jus the bolt spacin on each pad, not the frame rail width.
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Reply #3
Forgive my ignorance, but why is a 3/8" spacer required?

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Reply #4
you'll have a gap up front when you bolt up the rear bolts. its just weird like that.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


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Reply #5
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;159842
its just weird like that.


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gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

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Reply #6
Quote from: gumby;159843
a fox is a fox is a fox, unless its a thunderbird :hick:


Yeah that's what I am slowly learning.

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Reply #7
I don't know much about this swap, is the Mustang K member lighter?, if so, how much? Any other advantages?

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Reply #8
They are talking about aftermarket Mustang K-members.  None are made specifically for the TBirds, so you have to modify Mustang ones.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #9
Yeah, was wondering if '87-'93 Mustang fit as these K members are ten lbs lighter, (w improved anti dive) than other Mustang K members..so if Tbird K member is heavier than Mustang K member, could be cheap upgrade that is only 18lbs heavier than most after market K members

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Reply #10
I haven't checked directly with Griggs or Maximum yet. I have a feeling that theirs maybe Tbird design as they do list them seperately.

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Reply #11
MM has a few Tbird-specific parts.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #12
I was also thinking in 2 months i should have my car paid off anyone installed a UPR yet and if you did what extra parts where needed?
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