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Best aftermarket K-frame?

Started by torredcuda, October 08, 2019, 05:43:25 AM

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torredcuda

Thinking of buying an aftermarket K-frame but will keep factory torsion bar set up, mainly looking for the weight savings and added rigidity. First off is it worth it or should I just weld up the stock one and add stiffeners? Second, which one(s) are best for this?
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Chryco Psycho

I believe there is only one aftermarket K frame that still uses the T bars , this would be my choice if replacing the K frame . I like the positioning of the weight with T bars .
I believe QA! is the one that keeps the T bar system 

dodj

I'm going to make the same swap over the winter, what I found so far is....
The QA1 K is supposed to be stiffer. There is no weight savings, but there is better under car access for starter. t-bars, oil pan. The only member I know that has one is @Shane Kelley.
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Chryco Psycho

I am interested to hear what the result is when you get it swapped Dodj

7212Mopar

Cheaper to weld up the stock k frame than buying new one, assuming it is in good shape. Just need time to clean, weld, grind and paint.
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2012 Challenger SRT8 6 speed Yellow Jacket

torredcuda

I was thinking saving weight off the front end but after seeing the price for the QA1 I`ll probably just keep the stock one.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

Cuda70-74

I got the QA1 on my cuda. I sold my K-member and used the money towards the QA1.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger


ledphoot

I did the QA1 front suspension with Borgeson steering box, 1.12 torsion bars, ride tech shocks etc

Haven't had the opportunity to drive it yet but it sure does look nice. Bolted right in, no issues with fit.


torredcuda

Quote from: Cuda70-74 on October 08, 2019, 09:33:17 AM
I got the QA1 on my cuda. I sold my K-member and used the money towards the QA1.

Even selling my old one it would still cost me $650-700 for just the K-frame. Looking at it in the car there is not much triangulation, wonder how much it actually reduces flex?
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

Cuda70-74

Quote from: torredcuda on October 08, 2019, 10:34:40 AM
Quote from: Cuda70-74 on October 08, 2019, 09:33:17 AM
I got the QA1 on my cuda. I sold my K-member and used the money towards the QA1.

Even selling my old one it would still cost me $650-700 for just the K-frame. Looking at it in the car there is not much triangulation, wonder how much it actually reduces flex?
wow the prices have gone up on it. 570 is the cheapest I've seen with the 50 bucks offs.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

dodj

Quote from: torredcuda on October 08, 2019, 10:34:40 AM
Quote from: Cuda70-74 on October 08, 2019, 09:33:17 AM
I got the QA1 on my cuda. I sold my K-member and used the money towards the QA1.

Even selling my old one it would still cost me $650-700 for just the K-frame. Looking at it in the car there is not much triangulation, wonder how much it actually reduces flex?
They cost $619 bucks (recent price increase) . How is selling your old one then buying the new QA1 gonna cost you $650 to $700?
"There is nothing your government can give you that it hasn't already taken from you in the first place" -Winston Churchill


Shane Kelley

 I love how it looks and all the room it opens up. Very well built piece!

Brads70

I'm still not sold on it being "better" than the stock k-frame. Although I haven't heard on any failures with the QA1 set up ( magnum force one, yes) ,I'm still concerned with weld failures etc over time.... stock is worry free and proven/sure thing in that regard. 

dodj

With all the fabbed up, homebuilt stuff you run, I never would have though you would have those concerns?
"There is nothing your government can give you that it hasn't already taken from you in the first place" -Winston Churchill

Cuda70-74

Quote from: Brads70 on October 08, 2019, 03:22:23 PM
I'm still not sold on it being "better" than the stock k-frame. Although I haven't heard on any failures with the QA1 set up ( magnum force one, yes) ,I'm still concerned with weld failures etc over time.... stock is worry free and proven/sure thing in that regard.
Hopefully the QA1 doesn't have that issue. I also got one for my charger
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger