67 Barracuda Big Block K frame keep it or change it ??

moparmat2000 said
I think the only thing mopar did differently on the performance K frames was fully weld the tubes in that hold the LCA pins, then tack weld a washer to the k frame to denote it as such to assembly line people.

That's a 340 K member thing. Based on everything I've seen here, it was primarily done on 70+ 340 K frames. Only a few K frames with washers and reinforcements have shown up pre-'70. And the big block K's I've seen haven't had them. Which make sense, because if they didn't do it pre-'70 they didn't do it for the factory big block K's

The 340 ID washer

And the LCA pivot tube reinforcements. They were not fully welded on both sides, just this reinforcement was added

Best thread here on the 340 K's 340 K Member ??

moparmat2000 said
I figured they were the same part except for the mounts. If he is trying to keep it somewhat stock as he originally mentioned because it is a 383S car. He mentioned just wanting the borgeson box and mentioned his dented K frame before seeing the QA1 K. I'd recommend to just make a 67 Slanty K into a big block one, this way it kinda keeps its pedigree or a 68-72 one into a big block one for the better idler arm mount.

Yeah it would be way easier just to use a stud welder and a slide hammer to pull the bottom of the K frame out.

Or, add the optional skid plate. It covers the dented area and keeps everything from caving in when you use the K as a jack point.

Firm Feel sells their whole K frame reinforcing kit, which includes a skid plate.
Firmfeel Mopar Suspension and Steering

Or buy a reproduction one. They're correct for B/E bodies but they fit A body K's as well...
Mopar Reproduction Skid Plate for B/E Bodies