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Aftermarket k-member questions #1263646 07/07/12 08:07 PM 07/07/12 08:07 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,141 junction city oregon V viperblue72 OP top fuel
viperblue72 OP top fuel V Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,141 junction city oregon	Shopping for an aftermarket k-member for a duster. It is for my dad. I believe he wants coil over and rack and pinion. What is a good company and or any to avoid?

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: viperblue72] #1263647 07/07/12 08:11 PM 07/07/12 08:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	I only have had experience with the STR tubular K frame and it works perfect. There is a thread about it in here.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: W9 Dart] #1263648 07/07/12 09:17 PM 07/07/12 09:17 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 452 new york usa P pattyboy 572 mopar
pattyboy 572 mopar P Joined: May 2008 Posts: 452 new york usa	CAP.... works for me, pro street roadrunner,purchased it when ray still owned the company, so i cant say how Qa-1 is doing these days ...purchased the full kit, coil overs ,rack n pinion...your spindles require modification which he did for my car, also need to fabricate an upper shock mount....make sure you find a competent alignment shop...fastest mph to date is 138.9...pefect(also heim joint upper and lowers) Last edited by pattyboy 572; 07/07/12 10:12 PM.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: pattyboy 572] #1263649 07/07/12 09:34 PM 07/07/12 09:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263650 07/07/12 09:56 PM 07/07/12 09:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	Quote: Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options To each is their own I guess... I'm just glad there are options.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263651 07/08/12 12:00 AM 07/08/12 12:00 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	Quote: Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options i have to second that,the thing was 100% the best fitting and quality thing i bought for my car...i mean right down to amount of turns on a given nut! i love my alterkation and so do my boys who do chassis work!

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: fishy340] #1263652 07/08/12 12:11 AM 07/08/12 12:11 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 939 glendora, ca. D Deepockets super stock
Deepockets super stock D Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 939 glendora, ca.	has anyone got any feedback or opinions on the one that jason from overkill race cars does?

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: Deepockets] #1263653 07/08/12 12:19 AM 07/08/12 12:19 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	I have talked to Jason about that kit.. He never finished it.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: fishy340] #1263654 07/08/12 12:22 AM 07/08/12 12:22 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,401 Tucson, Arizona M MRMOPAR top fuel
MRMOPAR top fuel M Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,401 Tucson, Arizona	Quote: Quote: Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options i have to second that,the thing was 100% the best fitting and quality thing i bought for my car...i mean right down to amount of turns on a given nut! i love my alterkation and so do my boys who do chassis work! with both posts! 68 RR 528" INDY MAXX 07 2500 CTD Southwest International Raceway - IHRA - Tucson, AZ

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: MRMOPAR] #1263655 07/08/12 02:30 AM 07/08/12 02:30 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,056 Mt.Vernon IL Twin Turbo Mower super stock
Twin Turbo Mower super stock Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,056 Mt.Vernon IL	Alterkation here too. Easy to install.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: viperblue72] #1263656 07/08/12 02:45 AM 07/08/12 02:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,037 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,037 Oregon	I have an A-body alterk setup new in the box if you're interested.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: MRMOPAR] #1263657 07/08/12 02:56 AM 07/08/12 02:56 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 13,189 aZLiViN J J_BODY I Live Here
J_BODY I Live Here J Joined: May 2003 Posts: 13,189 aZLiViN	Quote: Quote: Quote: Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options i have to second that,the thing was 100% the best fitting and quality thing i bought for my car...i mean right down to amount of turns on a given nut! i love my alterkation and so do my boys who do chassis work! with both posts! Care to elaborate?

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: J_BODY] #1263658 07/08/12 01:05 PM 07/08/12 01:05 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options i have to second that,the thing was 100% the best fitting and quality thing i bought for my car...i mean right down to amount of turns on a given nut! i love my alterkation and so do my boys who do chassis work! with both posts! Care to elaborate? Sure, even though i'm just a customer and not a company spokesman. it is well engineered for all aspects of cars not just drag racing. it fits perfectly bump steer is spot on ackerman is spot on it can be had with torsion bars, coil overs, anti roll bars, whatever brake system fits your fancy. Its built strong so i don't have to worry about it being weak or needing any extra bracing. Is it heavier than some of the drag race only parts? maybe but i would rather loose weight somwhere other than the front suspension. My car goes 175 smooth as glass. No bump steer at all! BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263659 07/08/12 01:22 PM 07/08/12 01:22 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S. M moparniac master
moparniac master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	man that car rocks! Mopar Performance

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: J_BODY] #1263660 07/08/12 03:33 PM 07/08/12 03:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	9.58 pass,even had time to lool down..lol car was never on scales,balanced or anything..put in and allighnedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-lGzUStao&feature=player_detailpage

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions DELETED [Re: fishy340] #1263661 07/08/12 03:33 PM 07/08/12 03:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	Post deleted by fishy340

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: fishy340] #1263662 07/08/12 03:34 PM 07/08/12 03:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-lGzUStao&feature=player_detailpage

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: J_BODY] #1263663 07/08/12 04:12 PM 07/08/12 04:12 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,401 Tucson, Arizona M MRMOPAR top fuel
MRMOPAR top fuel M Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,401 Tucson, Arizona	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Alterkation is the best designed aftermarket k frame period. plus tons of options i have to second that,the thing was 100% the best fitting and quality thing i bought for my car...i mean right down to amount of turns on a given nut! i love my alterkation and so do my boys who do chassis work! with both posts! Care to elaborate? Sure... I have no financial interest in my response! 1. It bolts in place. Aside from removing some existing brackets (such as upper control arm bump stop - used a spot weld cutter and they were out). 2. No guessing on the install - the install instructions are well written. You can download them from the AlterK site. 3. Any questions - Bill answer's them right away. 4. I ran a bump steer plot using my laser toe gauge - needed no corrections. 5. Bill Reilly supplied a few additional parts that allowed me to use most of my MOPAR B Body Wilwood brake setup instead of buying a new kit. 6. Kit came with the Flaming River needle bearing U joints, and the one that goes on the bottom of the existing steering shaft is drilled with the correct size hole to pin it in place. I've seen the AlterK on some other fast MOPARs, including Wes's Dart... Heard no complaints. Compared to the other one I had - there is no comparison. 68 RR 528" INDY MAXX 07 2500 CTD Southwest International Raceway - IHRA - Tucson, AZ

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263664 07/08/12 04:27 PM 07/08/12 04:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,334 Heaven EvilB1Dart master
EvilB1Dart master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,334 Heaven	Quote: Sure, even though i'm just a customer and not a company spokesman. it is well engineered for all aspects of cars not just drag racing. it fits perfectly bump steer is spot on ackerman is spot on it can be had with torsion bars, coil overs, anti roll bars, whatever brake system fits your fancy. Its built strong so i don't have to worry about it being weak or needing any extra bracing. Is it heavier than some of the drag race only parts? maybe but i would rather loose weight somwhere other than the front suspension. My car goes 175 smooth as glass. No bump steer at all! X2.....and currently on my 2nd AlterKation setup. All-around best there is, especially for multi-purpose use. Another option for a "race only" front end application is the Comp Chassis setup. I would not hesitate to run their front end as well. Wes "Any fool can know. The point is to understand" - A. Einstein

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: EvilB1Dart] #1263665 07/08/12 04:40 PM 07/08/12 04:40 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 288 no mans land R racerbychoice enthusiast
racerbychoice enthusiast R Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 288 no mans land	alterkation....... myself, both my brothers and one cousin all use the alterKation frontend. it is on our street cars and race cars with thousands of miles on the street and 8/9/10-sec passes at the track without issue for many years. without question its the best front end on the market for mopars, period. dj

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