QA1 install.

For what it is worth, the K frame itself is not the big offender when it comes to weight or room.....The biggest weight savings in a aftermarket K rack and pinion package comes from the elimination of the idler arm, drag link, and pitman arm. The room savings is the elimination of the steering box and torsion bars, both still utilized with a Qa1 aftermarket K.

I do like the Qa1 K for this mod.....I think it is perfect. (JMHO).....Personally, I would add a Wilwood 4-piston, drilled rotors, powder coated front brake package to shed weight and stop on a dime. Keep or use factory drum spindles, last I checked, their new brake kit is drilled for 4 or 4.5 bolt circle and keeps the hubs tucked in......unlike the 73 and up Mopar spindle, disc brake swap that adds weight, only available in the 4.5 bolt circle, and moves the hubs outward as much as an inch or more.