K-Member / Rack & Pinion Steering Suggestions
IMHO,.... snout / J bars that attach to the 18 ga OEM vent sheet metal above the firewall is like wearing a condom with pinholes punched in it....just a matter of time until problems. There is very little structural support with that thin sheet metal. Of course, thru the firewall and attached to a cage would be excellent.
Likewise, I do not put much value in the US CAR & Tool weld in support when it comes to a coil over conversion....it may help (?) in the unibody flex department, but I do not believe it was designed or intended to take the load of the coil over requirement.
But what is time-tested and proven..... the HDK upper shock mount (now available in (optional) .250 thick aluminum to trim another 4 lbs off) and chromoly support hoops. 100% bolt on, no welding or cutting. HDK re-enforces the stamped OEM upper shock mount while transferring the vertical load back to the OEM frame rails thru the HDK chromoly support hoops / hardware. It all remains hidden too... incognito to keep the OEM look. 25 years on the job....zero defects. Lets see the OEMs match that.
Pictured with the HDK exclusive ride height simulators included with every HDK coil over / rack and pinion package and take the guesswork out of which length shock best fits the builders desired ride height. With the combination of standard height or 2" drop spindles (at no extra charge) and three shock length selections, HDK offers the ability of over 5-1/2 inches of ride height variance. At HDK....one size / one look does NOT fit all.
IMHO,.... snout / J bars that attach to the 18 ga OEM vent sheet metal above the firewall is like wearing a condom with pinholes punched in it....just a matter of time until problems. There is very little structural support with that thin sheet metal. Of course, thru the firewall and attached to a cage would be excellent.
Likewise, I do not put much value in the US CAR & Tool weld in support when it comes to a coil over conversion....it may help (?) in the unibody flex department, but I do not believe it was designed or intended to take the load of the coil over requirement.
But what is time-tested and proven..... the HDK upper shock mount (now available in (optional) .250 thick aluminum to trim another 4 lbs off) and chromoly support hoops. 100% bolt on, no welding or cutting. HDK re-enforces the stamped OEM upper shock mount while transferring the vertical load back to the OEM frame rails thru the HDK chromoly support hoops / hardware. It all remains hidden too... incognito to keep the OEM look. 25 years on the job....zero defects. Lets see the OEMs match that.
Pictured with the HDK exclusive ride height simulators included with every HDK coil over / rack and pinion package and take the guesswork out of which length shock best fits the builders desired ride height. With the combination of standard height or 2" drop spindles (at no extra charge) and three shock length selections, HDK offers the ability of over 5-1/2 inches of ride height variance. At HDK....one size / one look does NOT fit all.