how to lower Kmember/engine

[Rapid Robert]

'66 dart 360/904 stock car with aftermarket thin shaft steering column. Is there any way to lower the engine and or kmember to get my driveline angle right. I have raised the engine a bit & slotted the bolt holes/lowered the steering box so the magnum ex manifold on the dr side would clear the steering box but I am anticipating driveline angle problems. thank you for your time. RR

 

[cudascott]

It’s easier to use wedge shims between the springs and perches to correct that

 

[Rapid Robert]

OK I will wait & see exactly how much of an angle problem there is to deal with & go from there. thank you. RR

 

[Darter6]

Robert, The 68 Hemi Dart factory cars spaced the K frame down (I think )1 1/2'' with spacers between the frame rails and K.
You would need longer bolts depending on how much drop is needed. No reason not to be able to do it to a early A if need be.

 

[Rapid Robert]

what about the T bar alignment? I'd think there'd be too much of an angle from horizontle for the tbar to now fit into the LCA hex.

 

[mopowers]

I'm with cudascott. Why not just shim the rear axle to get the pinion angle where you want it? Either way, I doubt lowering the k-member a reasonable amount like 1/2" or so would cause any issues with torsion bar installation. Those hex sockets have plenty of slop.

 

[Bodyperson]

'66 dart 360/904 stock car with aftermarket thin shaft steering column. Is there any way to lower the engine and or kmember to get my driveline angle right. I have raised the engine a bit & slotted the bolt holes/lowered the steering box so the magnum ex manifold on the dr side would clear the steering box but I am anticipating driveline angle problems. thank you for your time. RR

If you lowered the steering box and NOT the idler arm, you may have created a situation that could induce bump steer.