K frame reinforcment

[604 Racing]

i just bought a spool type k member, after ripping several mounts from my old style.

anyone every reinforced a spool type, and do you have pictures for refrence? where is the weak link on the kmember?

 

[Relax360]

I would talk to the guys at Firm Feel they reinforce stock k-members all the time.

 

[rapidtransitric]

if your ripping mounts i would think you would want to put a torque strap on it turn buckle or chain

 

[604 Racing]

if your ripping mounts i would think you would want to put a torque strap on it turn buckle or chain

thats why im swapting to spool mount, im guessing the kframe mounts are strong, id just like the piece of mind, im putting my stroker in this car, should be around 600hp

 

[briankaplan]

Put it in, then get a torque strap from Shumachers or some one else.

 

[dilley340]

Fully weld the tubes that the LCA's attach to. I have had one fail.

 

[76orangewagon]

Here's several pic's of how I reinforced mine kinda followed along with Firm Feel did except without the hefty price tag then had it powdercoated satin black..reinforced the lower's too. Made and added a skid plate and tie down loop, all reinforcement plates and gussets are 1/8", the skid plate is 1/4" and the entire perimeter is welded solid then ground down to look nice.

 

[604 Racing]

thanks

 

[pauly v.100]

i perimeter welded the whole thing and added a gusset to the open side of the steering gear mount.
76orangewagon, that looks really nice!

 

[rapidtransitric]

Here's several pic's of how I reinforced mine kinda followed along with Firm Feel did except without the hefty price tag then had it powdercoated satin black..reinforced the lower's too. Made and added a skid plate and tie down loop, all reinforcement plates and gussets are 1/8", the skid plate is 1/4" and the entire perimeter is welded solid then ground down to look nice.

you've done well this is a fine example to follow

 

[inkjunkie]

Motor/mid plate??? I would like to see you tear them up :coffee2:

 

[Robbie2734]

Here's what happens to the lower control arm recievers, the next pictures are a new K member that I'm reinforcing (thanks Ron, it's coming out great). I used plates instead of washers. The unfinished side will be done this weekend, it's too cold in the garage!!