Looking for experienced opinions on removing k-member.

The K-member is held in place with only four bolts, but the work becomes all the things that are attached to it. Remove two torsion bars (don't scratch them) by relaxing the LCAs. Unbolt the top of the shocks. Back-off steering coupler from box. Disconnect upper ball joints and brake lines. This method allows the removal of the K-member with the suspension attached (very heavy). Now on the ground, you can disassemble the components to clean/repair/replace/paint. I assume you have a press for the bushings and special sockets for the ball joints. You should inventory your front end parts before you start work. I don't mean to scare you, but this job is not for the faint-hearted.