struts/shocks difference between 5.0 and 4cyl

[Ramiro Torres]

Hello everyone ive done research but confused about it so i have a 4 cyl. But will be doing a 5.0 swap so i want to lower my fox and replace shocks and struts because i still have stock and shocks are leaking now. But seems like 5.0 shocks struts dont fit 4cyl. What are the reasons? What will i have to do to fix this issue?

 

[Blown347]

The 4 cyl uses a different k member and rear end. If you do a v8 swap you will have to get a v8 k member and the struts will fit. Your rear end is a 7.5", v8s have an 8.8" I'm pretty sure the 7.5 will work with a swap but the 7.5 is a weak rearend, better to get an 8.8. They can be had for pretty cheap.

 

[Ramiro Torres]

Whats a k member? And use of it? ...so i should might as well do a 5 lug conversion. Do sn 95 rear ends and front knuckles work on fox body?

 

[Blown347]

Whats a k member? And use of it? ...so i should might as well do a 5 lug conversion. Do sn 95 rear ends and front knuckles work on fox body?

The k member is the big frame piece under the motor. The motor mounts attach to it, as well as the a arms, which is what the struts and spindles attach to. You don't necessarily need to do a 5 lug, but it would make te process easier if you do it now (if you plan on it) since everything has to come off anyway.

 

[Blown347]

And yes an sn95 rear end and spindles/ caliper brackets will all fit, but you will have to get new control arms to mount the rearend. (Or use the stock ones from the sn95, those will fit too)

 

[Ramiro Torres]

Thanks i was undecided if to go with 5 lug conversion but with the info im getting now i will do a 5 lug conversion what mustangs can i get the k member i need?

 

[Blown347]

Thanks i was undecided if to go with 5 lug conversion but with the info im getting now i will do a 5 lug conversion what mustangs can i get the k member i need?

Any 87-93 v8, GT or LX. Im not positive but earlier years might be the same too. But if you're doing the swap, I would consider an aftermarket k member, such as UPR, AJE, Team Z. They're WAY lighter, more room to work on exhaust, and just a much better piece.

 

[Ramiro Torres]

Thanks i will look this up as im new to mustangs mods to say the truth so im doing this as i learn.

 

[Blown347]

Thanks i will look this up as im new to mustangs mods to say the truth so im doing this as i learn.

No worries let me know if you have questions

 

[Ramiro Torres]

Thanks

 

[Ramiro Torres]

So as im looking through the different brands k members that you mentioned to me and find one called QA1 what you think of this brand? Also this is a street daily driver with some mods i will do like probably top end work what k members models should i be looking at?

 

[Blown347]

QA1 is pretty decent too. For street duty you should get a mild steel k member, not chromoly. The only one rated for street duty is actually the UPR piece. So I would go with that one.

 

[Ramiro Torres]

Ok im looking at them but seems like theres a couple different ones of that brand but all say chrome moly is that what you mean not to go with? Can you maybe send me a link of one that. You recommend??

 

[MustangDan351]

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/

 

[Blown347]

Yes chromoly is lighter and technically stronger, but it's brittle so to speak and bumps and street use can cause it to crack. Look for mild steel. I'll find a link but mild steel is the cheaper one

 

[Ramiro Torres]

I was looking at MM k members They look great but are expensive!! lol

 

[Blown347]

I was looking at MM k members They look great but are expensive!! lol

Check out AJE. I think their k member is 299 for steel. I have an AJE chromoly k member and it's sick!

 

[Ramiro Torres]

Will do thanks!!