K-Member / Rack & Pinion Steering Suggestions

I've never had the funds to just buy a full kit, so the option of slowly upgrading has been my preferred method. And since I don't see any really advantages to a coil over conversion, it is a win-win in my book. Not sure how it could be more expensive looking at the list Blu posted, but even if it is at least I can spread the costs over time and end up in pretty much the same place.

Something for the OP to remember is that that (as far as I know) looks like HDK is the only one of the aftermarket kits that include options for slant 6 motor mounts. At least I don't think so, I only looked back to see if Denny said so so maybe the Alter-K setup does as well? If not, you will need to be ready to "roll your own". Something to think about.

Last comment on the aftermarket kits - I'm still not comfortable with the lower control arm mount. If I were to make the switch, I would look at a HDK since (IMO) he takes into account the how the coil over loads the chassis but it still has a single mount resisting any rearward loads the lower control arm receives from pot holes or anything else the tire contacts. The OEM MII suspension had a strut to resist those loads with a narrow LCA. The aftermarket kits I have seen replace that setup with a wider LCA and a bigger mount (pretty sure they used to be pretty flimsy), but it still feels like it is at a disadvantage. Might be that they have run the numbers and it isn't any less stiff than the OEM setup was, but it makes me wonder.


The answer about the lower control arm mount is in the experience of the people who actually bought the kit and are using it.
I have searched and searched for any negativity about build quality and component failures of the RMS System . I couldn't find any. Same for HDK Systems.
For what its worth, I have over 5000 miles of street driving on mine and its perfect. No issues whatsoever.