BTW, James, start spraying the k member mounting bolts with PB Blaster now and let them soak before trying to remove the bolts. Don't want to strip those!
To be a little more specific, it's worth drilling CAREFULLY 1/8" holes in the frame rails inline with the k frame bolts (just enough to break thru, and no more), about an inch above the bottom of the rail, and spray penetrating oil in those holes to hit the threads directly.
I sent my k frame to Firm Feel and had them reinforce it. Money well spent! Came back fully welded with washer gussets around the lca holes and the steering box mount reinforced. It was noticeably heavier.
It was noticeably more rigid when driving. The car wallowed around corners before but it very even afterwards. Shocks and sway bar made it corner level but the k reinforcement made it predictable.
