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sbmmustang

sbmmustang

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Had a buddy of mine make me a tubular K-member.
 

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Woo hooo, that turned out sweet Jesse! Bet you're digging those Aerospace brakes too ... it sure made a difference on mine.

Congrats on the progress! Keep us posted.
 
Seems that without triangulation, there would be significant lateral flex in the frame rails?
 
The usual FABO hating has already begun. K-member looks great man...nicer than most anything Ive seen on this site or other automotive sites. Triangulation would be great for stiffness yes, but Im fairly certain the factory stuff wasnt too resistant to flexing.
On another note...any more pictures of the lower control arms? Looks like a single piece of tubing coming out to the spindle, with the strut rods to locate it? If so, thats a good idea...I've thought of doing them this way as well. As long as that single tube is stout enough, I dont think you'll see any issues. Post more pictures if you can.
 
Looks good. Nice to see some people have the stones to create, while others.........well, critique. I know I won't be tackling such a project soon, so it's great when people take the time to do the R & D for me, and then share it.
Good job. :thumblef::thumblef:
 
That looks real nice. Are yall waitin on motor placement or are you gonna use a motor plate? Love the rack and pinion. It oughtta be real responsive.
 
StrokerScamp said:
That looks real nice. Are yall waitin on motor placement or are you gonna use a motor plate? Love the rack and pinion. It oughtta be real responsive.
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Thanks for all the good vibes.I will be usung a motor plate.
 

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will a normal oil pan fit with that or do you need some kind of custom one? just a question. no hate like some overly sensitive will assume. :roll:
 
abodyjoe said:
will a normal oil pan fit with that or do you need somehow kind of custom one? just a question. no hate like some overly sensitive will assume. :roll:
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I was wondering the same thing

And I wouldn't say I'm overly sensitive....but I did shed a tear once warching Cut,Chop,Rebuild
 
abodyjoe said:
will a normal oil pan fit with that or do you need some kind of custom one? just a question. no hate like some overly sensitive will assume. :roll:
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I dont think a center sump pan will work but I will check today I have a center sump Moroso pan.I run a Moroso 20732 pan rear sump Eliminator pan
 
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