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CLEEN 50
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I've heard all those k-members pretty much suck. Go w/ Griggs or Maximum Motorsports. good Luck ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
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Hungry Hippo
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from what i've gathered, if you want to take turns and want the k-member to survive the bumpy roads, the only ones sturdy enough are from MM and griggs. but they are not much lighter than stock, they mainly change the geometry of the struts and a arms
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09 C6 H/C/I
Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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SEMPERFI510
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I have the griggs and it is considerably lighter than stock. the MM one looks stronger and is heavier but is a good piece.
Posts: 1766 | From: San Francisco, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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JohnB
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Yup, they are junk.
What are you going for? Straight-line or carvin' corners?
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Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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BUCK_FIFTY
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If you want a K-member that will survive stick with the stock one and just get tubular A-arms and coilovers to lighten up the weight up front. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posts: 789 | From: 510 | Registered: Jan 2002
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stangless
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i was more intersted in taking corners and overall nicer more comfortable ride while getting rid of some weight up front.
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Posts: 4634 | From: bay | Registered: Jun 2002
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Apexmotorsports
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Originally posted by Jmir018:
i was more intersted in taking corners and overall nicer more comfortable ride while getting rid of some weight up front.
I would recommend either the Griggs or the Maximum units... they both offer improved geometry and will help your car handle alot better. The Griggs unit when used with their tubaler front arms will remove 50lbs from the front of your vehicle AND if you move the battery to your trunk you will end up removing about 80lbs from the front of your vehicle. If you do this (new K-member, arms, relocate battery) your weight distribution will be improved by quit a bit.
Mike Mak
Apex Motorsports
ApexMotorsports.com
2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408/588-0075 Fax: 408/588-0089
Griggs Racing, Maximum Motorsports, Evolution Motosports, SCT, Racelogic, H&R, Ford racing, Kenne Bell, MAC, Bassani, Vortech, Powerdyne, AMSoil, Koni, Hawk, AFR, Tokico, Baer Racing, Magnaflow, Flowmaster
[ August 21, 2005, 12:24 AM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]
Posts: 957 | Registered: Feb 2005
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BlacksheepMod50
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I have a D&D setup and have no complaints. Granted I do not have any other K member setups to compare against, but I deffinatly did notice improved cornering abilities.
But if everyone is saying MM or Griggs then perhaps I was just a lucky one?
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98 4.6, stroked to 5.0, all forged, 11:1 comp, cams, LTs, Tubular K-member & A-Arms, Coilovers, Saleen rims, 99+ mani., ported F150 heads. And more..
Posts: 288 | From: Fair Oaks (Sacramento) | Registered: Jan 2003
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Apexmotorsports
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I am not 100% sure BUT based on the prices of D&D product I think the product is made in China. A K-member or arms is not something you want to mess with because if one of those items fail you can be involved in a pretty serious accident. I have heard many stories of broken arms causing cars to spin out of control and into walls.
We have no experience with D&D products so cannot comment to their quality but we have had ZERO problems with Griggs or Maximum K-members when installed properly.
Mike Mak
Apex Motorsports
ApexMotorsports.com
2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408/588-0075 Fax: 408/588-0089
Griggs Racing, Maximum Motorsports, Evolution Motosports, SCT, Racelogic, H&R, Ford racing, Kenne Bell, MAC, Bassani, Vortech, Powerdyne, AMSoil, Koni, Hawk, AFR, Tokico, Baer Racing, Magnaflow, Flowmaster
[ August 22, 2005, 09:27 PM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]
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