mopardude318
Well-Known Member
how fun. pissing match.
Some tout a "weight savings" over the factory setup, but read into that further. the bulk of that is from replacing the iron cased power steering chuck with a MANUAL rack. That is apples and oranges.
Though I am no longer a drag racer, I still hit the back roads daily and was wondering, besides changing K- frames, is there an alternate route to go using the stock K-frame with its torsion bars and using manual rack and pinion steering which for me personally would be ideal. At my age just one update to the steering would be a good thing and would allow the use of any oil pan without going overboard.
Anyone out here making such a thing?
how do i get a hold of hemi deny
Though I am no longer a drag racer, I still hit the back roads daily and was wondering, besides changing K- frames, is there an alternate route to go using the stock K-frame with its torsion bars and using manual rack and pinion steering which for me personally would be ideal. At my age just one update to the steering would be a good thing and would allow the use of any oil pan without going overboard.
Anyone out here making such a thing?
heres a pic of mine in the air
Personally all the "so-called kits" look backyard built. Hemi Denny plates look laser or water jet cut I will give him that, but the RMS square tube is hookey looking though I am sure strong. Round tube is better from theory though much harder to make consistent then a laser cut flange or plates.
My big issue is more about durability then weight. I am hard on my cars and tough is king in my book. I can save the weight with aluminum heads and light engine components, like small alternators and p/s pumps which could get me to the 100# savings quickly.
The inherent design flaw is not welding or heim vs. ball-joint but the lack of structural integrity. Heims are tough and will last, but the fail quick compared to a ball-joint that "generally" fail slower. Heims or Rod ends were not originally made for the pounding of the suspension, but have over the years have evolved to be a street-able option.
I look at the factory K-member as a big strap the that ties the front end together to make it one big unit and to stiffen up the chassis. The idea or principle is similar to sub-frame connectors. That being said then why should I have less material that is smaller and weak comparatively to factory. If the design and engineering is changed to include a better grade of materials i.e., D.O.M. or chrome-molly then I can see the justification for light and smaller tubing. To my knowledge (which is limited for sure) I see no mention of that in any of the products features and benefits.
I am not here to bag-on anyone person nor brand, but I am here to question the validity of the products and their corresponding characteristics.
Please prove me wrong, for I will always except the better for the worse...
Anyone Know how to get a hold of HemiDenny or even Tshells K Frame Thanks !!
I think 100% of the bashers here do not have a set up like these nor have ever driven a car with one of these suspensions in it. I guarantee you that if you did you would not be bashing them. Unless you hate cars that handle like they are on rails, have a smoother ride and have room under the hood for working on **** and decent header clearance.
I have the RMS and couldn't be happier with it. Performs like an upgrade part should and is as solid as a part can be made. That jerk off Dick Eisendouche at MA is just pissed because he didn't think of it first and his main beef is with the cantilevered tie rod ends and hiem joints. I have thrashed my car on some seriously shitty roads and even blew out a ride tech shock on a major pot hole and this thing is bullet proof.
My $.02
is Hemi Denny still in business?
is Hemi Denny still in business?