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Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: MRMOPAR] #1263666 07/08/12 04:54 PM 07/08/12 04:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,366 Las Vegas Al_Alguire I Live Here
Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,366 Las Vegas	Well the Alter K on the smalle tire car works well for us. "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: Al_Alguire] #1263667 07/08/12 05:35 PM 07/08/12 05:35 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,026 Trumbull,CT. J jim sciortino top fuel
jim sciortino top fuel J Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,026 Trumbull,CT.	AlterKation on my Dart, has a nice feel. 7283179-205262_10150864472191044_117902798_n[1].jpg (331 downloads)

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: jim sciortino] #1263668 07/08/12 06:31 PM 07/08/12 06:31 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	STR for the win! https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=1#Post7276275 Tory (Tshell) owner of STR makes these and they are perfect. It used ur stock spindles (mopar) use ur brakes, can be had in moly or DOM. Lots of options avail for a fraction of the price of the competitors. He's the new kid on the block so there are only a few of us that have them, so not a ton of cheerleaders (just me) .

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: W9 Dart] #1263669 07/08/12 06:42 PM 07/08/12 06:42 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: It used ur stock spindles (mopar) use ur brakes, can be had in moly or DOM. Lots of options avail for a fraction of the price of the competitors.. So tell us more about it, and since you brought up "fraction of the price" what exactly is the price? If its better then my alterkation and the price is right I'm all for it. I don't have any stock spindles so they would also need to be supplied. BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263670 07/08/12 06:56 PM 07/08/12 06:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	Quote: Quote: It used ur stock spindles (mopar) use ur brakes, can be had in moly or DOM. Lots of options avail for a fraction of the price of the competitors.. So tell us more about it, and since you brought up "fraction of the price" what exactly is the price? If its better then my alterkation and the price is right I'm all for it. I don't have any stock spindles so they would also need to be supplied. I'm sure you can get stock spindles for cheap... they just need to be reamed for large ball joints if they are not already. I can't tell you what I paid but from the convo with Tory the other day he said prices vary but one like mine would be approx $2800 with everything but brakes.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263671 07/08/12 06:58 PM 07/08/12 06:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	Quote: Quote: It used ur stock spindles (mopar) use ur brakes, can be had in moly or DOM. Lots of options avail for a fraction of the price of the competitors.. So tell us more about it, and since you brought up "fraction of the price" what exactly is the price? If its better then my alterkation and the price is right I'm all for it. I don't have any stock spindles so they would also need to be supplied. I never said it was better than anything.. try not to put words in my mouth as I have limited brain space that can only store so much.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: W9 Dart] #1263672 07/08/12 07:02 PM 07/08/12 07:02 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: It used ur stock spindles (mopar) use ur brakes, can be had in moly or DOM. Lots of options avail for a fraction of the price of the competitors.. So tell us more about it, and since you brought up "fraction of the price" what exactly is the price? If its better then my alterkation and the price is right I'm all for it. I don't have any stock spindles so they would also need to be supplied. I never said it was better than anything.. try not to put words in my mouth as I have limited brain space that can only store so much. I never said you did. I was just saying if there was something better i didn't know about for the same money i'm all in. BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: W9 Dart] #1263673 07/08/12 07:12 PM 07/08/12 07:12 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I have the Alterkation going in my car and after looking at the STR unit I would definitely go with an Alterk.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: ] #1263674 07/08/12 07:21 PM 07/08/12 07:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States W W9 Dart enthusiast
W9 Dart enthusiast W Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 243 United States	Of course you would superfreak.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: W9 Dart] #1263675 07/08/12 08:45 PM 07/08/12 08:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,499 San Antonio,TX 4 440W8 Duster pro stock
440W8 Duster pro stock 4 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,499 San Antonio,TX	Well Ithink the K-member that Dustedu(Scotty)built for me and for his car and his Dad's car are very well built unit and for 35% less cost than the other K-members out there went out this weekend and won a Ironman at the Minot track.And have no problems and bump steer is no issue 7283476-downsized_0707121753.jpg (128 downloads) 70 Duster W8 motor. 1.29 60ft 5.79 1/8 at 120 mph glide with 1.80 gear @3170 lbs.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: 440W8 Duster] #1263676 07/08/12 09:05 PM 07/08/12 09:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 298 Shelton, Ct. 5 572_HEMI_Cuda enthusiast
572_HEMI_Cuda enthusiast 5 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 298 Shelton, Ct.	I have an AlterKation in my Cuda and after looking at the STR yesterday I would have bought one if they were around at the time. Just like the look of round tube vs square. After racing for a few years with the RMS unit, I am happy with it. I'm sure they both would work fine. 7283511-TURR2589.jpg (121 downloads)

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: 572_HEMI_Cuda] #1263677 07/09/12 01:49 AM 07/09/12 01:49 AM
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	Thanks guys. After looking at prices of the alterKation kmembers, my dad said he can't afford that. So I am going to look at some of the others you guys have mentioned.

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: viperblue72] #1263678 07/09/12 02:17 AM 07/09/12 02:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi Evil Spirit master
Evil Spirit master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi	Quote: Thanks guys. After looking at prices of the alterKation kmembers, my dad said he can't afford that. So I am going to look at some of the others you guys have mentioned. Yeah, it's pretty easy to get sticker shocked at Mopar tube components, after seeing the prices for Mustang k-members - this one here is only $350 and includes rack and engine mounts and is more complicated than the Mopar ones. I don't know of a Mopar tube k-member that sells for under a grand. 7283958-79-04Mustang.jpg (84 downloads) Free advice and worth every penny... Factory trained Slinky rewinder.........

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: Evil Spirit] #1263679 07/09/12 03:09 AM 07/09/12 03:09 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S. M moparniac master
moparniac master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	pretty sickening ain't it....... Mopar Performance

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: moparniac] #1263680 07/09/12 10:02 AM 07/09/12 10:02 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Unfortunately the parts for Mopars are a little more than for the mustang guys but hey its supply and demand. Since i'm a buisness owner i look at things a little different than most other buyers. I'm not bashing anybody but want to throw some things out there. Is the part from a real company in the USA? If he is he pays workmans comp and insuarance and more taxes. Does he have a shop full of equipment and overhead? Is he making a time tested part and will he be there in the future if i need him? He is making a part for my not so popular chassis when he could be making them for the mustang crowd. One last thing to keep in mind. Mopar owners are tough customers. Most put the price point before quality. BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263681 07/09/12 10:27 AM 07/09/12 10:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,649 Stuttgart, Arkansas rickseeman master
rickseeman master Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,649 Stuttgart, Arkansas	I have a question. Since you can use a rack and pinion with these, Will they make it where it puts the motor in the center of the car if you want? Thanks. 2011 Drag Pak Challenger

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: rickseeman] #1263682 07/09/12 11:25 AM 07/09/12 11:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,923 A shed in England Tig master
Tig master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,923 A shed in England	Couple of Q's here too. How do your headers clear the new steering shaft? and how much front suspension travel? (for Caltrac users) TIA '74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: bigtimeauto] #1263683 07/09/12 11:28 AM 07/09/12 11:28 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S. M moparniac master
moparniac master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	Quote: One last thing to keep in mind. Mopar owners are tough customers. Most put the price point before quality. always be that way! however I try to find the happy medium for anything I buy (for what we got).... I use to spend all my monies on site sponsors across mopar boards... but now I spend my monies on business's who offers most to site tech wise and PM help(because realistically that's what us non pro's need)! brett did quote me a price at the show for his K setup in DOM with the motor mount option only as I don't need brakes or shocks... for partial kits this guy has currently been making some stuff at a good price also for stock K member stuff! http://www.dillingerchassis.com/store/ Mopar Performance

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: Tig] #1263684 07/09/12 08:33 PM 07/09/12 08:33 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: Couple of Q's here too. How do your headers clear the new steering shaft? and how much front suspension travel? (for Caltrac users) TIA 5" at the wheel for travel and header clearance is great. I might have some pics with the CPPA's in my car. I'll look BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Aftermarket k-member questions [Re: Al_Alguire] #1263685 07/09/12 08:48 PM 07/09/12 08:48 PM
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: Well the Alter K on the smalle tire car works well for us. Wish I knew the weight of the one Mike built for our car... I'm betting it's considerably lighter, and you're always saying what a "pig" the skinny tire car is.... One of the major reasons we went the direction we did was that Comp Chassis is within driving distance for me, and they've done good work for me in the past. They've built a few already for others, and they work fine from what I've heard . I never even priced out any others. Great topic and I appreciate how it's stayed "on course"!

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