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88saleenclone
Member # 11775
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Has anyone used a svo k member and a arms on a v8? The reason I ask is because I got one laying around and was thinking of refreshing my engine bay by repainting my engine and changing out some gaskets ect. But I got the svo k member in the back yard, the ball joints seem to be in good shape and was wondering if it would be a good idea to throw it in instead of the stock v8 one. I have sn95 spindles on with the pbr brakes. Any input would be appreciated thanks calfords
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Blow_U_In_Reverse
Member # 12298
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People keep stock svo k member and A arms when converting to v8 on their SVO's.. SO i dont see why you cant use the SVO ones on your v8..
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510.86.notch
Member # 9892
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They say the sn95 spindle won't work with the svo balljoint.just go tubular k.there fairly cheap and your going to have the motor out anyways.
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MUSTTANGUY
Member # 2251
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quote: Originally posted by 510.86.notch: They say the sn95 spindle won't work with the svo balljoint.just go tubular k.there fairly cheap and your going to have the motor out anyways.
This is correct, the SVO A-arm uses a larger diameter ball joint stud than all other control arms for the Mustang so no other spindles will fit other than SVO or Lincoln
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Stanced Stang
Member # 11891
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Long answer: The problem is that the taper of the SVO ball joint is unique to the SVO spindle. You can use the SVO K-member, but if will not be an upgrade.
Short answer: NO.
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88saleenclone
Member # 11775
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Thanks for the feedback fellas guess Ima look into the tubular k member's
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84SVOrick
Member # 9039
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quote: Originally posted by Stanced Stang: Long answer: The problem is that the taper of the SVO ball joint is unique to the SVO spindle. You can use the SVO K-member, but if will not be an upgrade.
Short answer: NO.
ive heard that the svo k member drops the engine down 1/2 inch making a tad bit better center of gravity. i could be wrong cuz i didnt read this but was told this. so correct me if im wrong
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