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k-member woes. SOLVED

i have an 87 t-bird, that i am "trying" to install a qa1 tubular k-member in my bird  but  it looks like i am going to need spacers in between the k-member and the car? has anyone done this? what did the space it out with my k-member is a qa1 and i dont really want to modify it if it wont work thanks
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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Reply #1 –
take pictures, how much space? how is the car stitting on the ground?

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heres some pics, it looks like about a 1/4'' . the whole story is i bought fr500 wheels 18x9, i had 99 mustang cobra spindles and front brakes. but with the t-bird arms they stuck out about an inch! dammit! then i thought i would put on mustang control arms (3/4'' shorter per side) i thought it would work but the control arm pickups were 1'' further inboard soo i ended up with my wheels where i wanted them but i couldnt get enough negative camber and the wheels just stuck out on the top! then i figured i would just use a mustang crossmember and here i am
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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do you have caster camber plates?

hears a pic of mine, i cut a spacer out of some 1/4" stock steel i had lay'n around. some people have one that fits perfect. others need spacers, and some its so far off its like getting a body lift if you put a spacer on. im guessing it all depends on the cars unibody. sence they flex over time their not perfect anymore.  also, i made sure i had mine on a levle surface, and try'd to balance the car so that it was closest to what i wanted. i think we had the jack stands at the rear most part of the front sub frames with the engine out and thats what it got me. so im guessing its pretty good considering the gap's iv seen. like with amie

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You can gain a little more clearance with 95 mustang spindles instead of 99 spindles. 96 and up have a wider stance. about 1/2 inch I think

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Quote from: andrew beedle
You can gain a little more clearance with 95 mustang spindles instead of 99 spindles. 96 and up have a wider stance. about 1/2 inch I think

Ok, cool I'll try that. Thanks.
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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well i had to do a little grinding on the rear of the k-member and make some spacers but here it is, mustang arms 86 gt mustang springs (with one coil cut off) and 99 cobra spindles. i bought qa1 caster camber plates (for a mustang) but it looks really good and i have plenty of adjustment. i think it looks preety good, considering the work
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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oops here are the pics
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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Sweet, looks like all your work paid off. :D
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

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Want to sell me your aluminum spare tire/wheel? Since you went to 5 lug and all  :D    Please please please. Do those aluminum spare tires clear turbo coupe brakes anyways?

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Quote from: bduly
Do those aluminum spare tires clear turbo coupe brakes anyways?

I think that's what they were designed for... so I vote yes.  I had one, but the tire was damaged in a fire.

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The one that came in my 84 T/c clears my brakes. Not sure about the 87-88 models.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird

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Quote from: bduly
Want to sell me your aluminum spare tire/wheel? Since you went to 5 lug and all  :D    Please please please. Do those aluminum spare tires clear turbo coupe brakes anyways?

I'll ask my son, as it's his wheel and let ya know. :D
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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yeah i will sell the spare make me an offer or trade? i also have a complete rear disc setup and turbocoupe front brakes as well. the spare actually came out of my 90 mustang so i am pretty sure it will clear the brakes, thanks
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

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Only problem is i'm in CA and you're in MI. I wonder what shipping would be like. Maybe I'll hit up the local junk yards to see if I can't find one.