We just installed BMR's k-member, upper and lower A-arms on my buddies 95 T/A. Let me tell these are some quality and awesome looking suspension components! Anyways, we get everything bolted up and are getting to move the car, so we put the steering linkage back on. Since the BMR k-member's steering rack mount is just a hair different than the stock k-member location the steering linkage is now hitting his TPIS long tube headers!!! We have tried everything and there is no way of getting around it! The knuckle just flat out hits the header and can't turn anymore. Has anyone else ran into this problem? What can we do to get his car back on the road? Can someone make a custom steering linkage to clear the headers? Thanks for any opinions!

Jeff

 

The easiest way would probably be to just grab a hammer and dent in the offending header just enough for the linkage (or knuckle) to rotate fully.

 

...and maybe grind down the offending area on the steering linkage a little bit.

 

i recently installed the k member on my car. keep in mind there is a bit of play in the 6 bolts holes for the k member.
is it possible that it is off on way? or maybe i am reaching here...

i had no issues with my k member, i also did a arms at the same time.

g'luck! hope you get it worked out. or could you open up the mounting holes for the steering rack and move it one direction.

 

Just an idea but could you adjust the rod-end to give you some more slack or would it throw the alignment off to much? Did the instructions tell you how long to set these or were they preset to the correct length?
Also how much weight did just the front crossmember save or did you weigh anything?

 

96ltz

'bout 70#'s in weight savings

 

Tanner, I was wondering about just the crossmember. BMR's website said
I just haven't been able to find a weight savings for just the crossmember. Thanks.

 

his cross memeber weighs approx. 23 #'s i think, i am trying to remember, unsure what my stock monster weighed.

 

I know they say the motor mounts save 8 pounds by theirselves. Looks real good too. Can you get to the #8 plug without removing anything now from the bottem (this would almost be worth $400 by itself )?

 

i know what you mean haven't had to change it yet, but it does look to be more accessible.

 

It's your steering knuckle.....review the TPIS website they now specify the type of knuckle you'll need( ask me how I know)
Or you can hammer the header to fit , shoot me a email if you'd like to see pics.
Kevin

 

I just looked at their website, and all I could find is a couple of write-ups that said to dent the primary. Do you have a direct link or more information?

 

My buddy called BMR today, turns out that BMR shipped him the k-member for the canton oil pan which lowers the steering rack mounts about 1/2". BMR said they will get him the right k-member and take care of any costs for re-installation, but since we did it ourselves BMR is giving him a free torque arm!!! Now that is some customer service! Thanks for the replies guys, my buddy and I greatly appreciate it!

Jeff

 

lol, should just send the K to me. I have the correct one for you, but I have a canton!! lol

 

I just checked their site....the note is no longer there.
In 95 2 different steering knuckles were used.
1 was used on their test car. The other they were unaware of
until I sent in a few pics.
Sorry I can't be more help.
Kevin