UPR's all new DOM Steel K-member saves weight while adding maximum header and oil pan clearance. Designed for the abuse of hardcore drag race, road race, and Street Enthusiasts. Most importantly it will handle the everyday wear and tear of city & highway streets like that was it's main intent. Includes UPR Coil Over Kit with exclusive designed adjuster nut with new set screw to ensure it never looses it's setting! Also requires no tools to adjust ride height. UPR Recommends the purchase of a bump steer kit with this product. Caster Camber plates are required due to the added stress on the strut tower. All of our Suspension Products are made with the Highest Quality materials and most expensive components. We spare no expense on our products and always stand behind them with our Lifetime warranty that no one else offers.
Installs in 3-6 hours. If using after market motor mounts the locating tab may have to be trimmed. Must re-use factory hardware.
Optional Parts:
Viking Coil Over Springs: Add Coil Over Springs to your package. Select your spring rate in the dropdown in the option. Read our about our spring rate recommendations below in the Q&A.
Steering Rack Urethane Bushing: Add Standard or Offset rack bushings to your package. Urethane control arm bushings eliminates the play that the stock rubber bushings have. Standard bushings keep the rack in the stock location. Offset bushings allow you some adjustability for additional oil pan clearance.
Hardware Kit Standard: Grade 10.9 hardware kit includes (4) A-Arm bolts, (8) A-Arm washers, (4) A-Arm nylock nuts, (4) K-member main bolts, (4) K-member main washers, (4) K-member rear pad bolts, (4) K-member rear pad washers.
Hardware Kit Master: Grade 10.9 hardware kit includes (4) A-Arm bolts, (8) A-Arm washers, (4) A-Arm nylock nuts, (4) K-member main bolts, (4) K-member main washers, (4) K-member OEM style J-nuts, (4) K-member rear pad bolts, (4) K-member rear pad washers (2) K-member rear aluminum retaining nut/blocks.
Bolt-On Tow Hooks: Two piece bolt together tow hooks can be added anywhere you like on the main hoop.
Product Features:
» Does NOT Alter Wheelbase » Silver Powder Coated Finish » Seamless DOM Steel Tubing » Thicker 1/4" Motor Mount Pads » Tig Welded in Billet fixtures » Save 64lbs over stock K-member & A arms » All Welding & Materials Made in the USA!
DOES NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER BRAND AFTERMARKET TUBULAR A ARMS
Includes:
» DOM Steel Tubular K-member Silver Powder Coated » DOM Steel Tubular A-arms Silver Powder Coated » Front Coil Over Kit
Question: Can I use stock motor mounts with this K-member? Answer: Yes you can use stock, aftermarket urethane or even solid motor mounts.
Question: Does this K-member move the tires forward or backward like others? Answer: No it retains the factory wheelbase and places the wheels in the factory location.
Question: What is the weight difference between this K-member and your Chrome Moly one? Answer: The difference is 4lbs.
Question: Why are you offering a DOM Steel K-member? Answer: We saw there was a demand for a more affordable K-member and that some of the current DOM Steel K-members had issues with moving the wheels from the factory location. DOM Steel is less expensive material and we are able to pass that savings on to the customer while still being able to offer an American made high quality product.
Question: How do I know what coil over spring to add to my kit? Answer: This is our recommended spring rates to help guide you.
10" 250lb (8.5" or wider wheel/lowering spring-type ride) 12" 175lb (Very low ride height/drag race only spring rate) 12" 200lb (Stock like ride/can lower ride height) 12" 225lb (Slightly stiffer than stock not quite lower spring stiff) 12" 250lb (Stiffest recommended for street use/too stiff for some drivers) 12" 300lb (Road race/autocross/very stiff) 12" 350lb (Not recommended for street use/road race or autocross only over 2800lbs) 14" 125lb (Light drag car/drag only) 14" 150lb (3000-3300lb street/strip-best option for non power adder heavy cars) 14" 175lb (THE most popular street/strip for full interior street cars) 14" 200lb (Big block or heavy supercharger/twin turbo combinations)