Quote: I am also thinking about cutting my K member so the oil pan could be dropped. And then fabricating a bolt in joining section to replace what I cut out. That way I could get the pan off the engine if need be. I could then weld the K member to the rails.
My thoughts are the following: The K member is subjected to great amounts of torsional stress. The stronger the K member is, the more it resists flexing. Anything that is bolted in place is inferior to a welded member, all else being equal.
