Magnum Force K Members

dennis the menace · Post by **dennis the menace** » Sun Nov 18, 07 4:24 pm

I want to change the k member on my 65' belvedere for a tubular light wieght type with coil overs,disc conversion and rack conversion. Found magnum force web site and looked round for anything else,
but can't find any cheaper alternatives.

ANY IDEAS OUT THERE.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Nov 18, 07 4:40 pm

AlterKation.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sun Nov 18, 07 4:58 pm

i agree with pete, alterkation is the way to go, bill reilly (the man behind it) is a top guy, check out bigblockdart.com and this link http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/home.php ask blue he has one of these setups and its a nice bit of kit

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 30, 07 12:07 pm

Hi Folks,

Tried to buy a complete Magnum Force set for a B-Bod a couple of years back and was totally messed about by them.
They don't like overseas buyers for some strange reason.

Apart from that, this system reverses the steering arms, and that is highly undesirable for Street use!

I would take notice of Blue/trevD advice, and go for AlterKation.
Probably the only replacement K-member on the market that works!

Baccy.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Fri Nov 30, 07 12:46 pm

Yes the Magnum Farce cocks up the akermann angles completely, no good for anything other than going straight ahead. There are also issues with bump steer, and they are not bolt in, they need to be tied in to the rollcage for proper strength. There have been quality issues and thier customer service is second only to Indy cylinder head, who have about the worst reputation of anyone to deal with. Another point worth mentioning is that if you already have manual steering and lightweight brakes you will not save huge amounts of weight with any of these kits, I only saw about a 25lb saving when I fitted mine. What you will get is header clearance and oil pan space the likes of which you have never seen on a Mopar.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 30, 07 1:30 pm

Hi Nasher,

Difficult one this!

Steering geometry is a very complex subject, and although Mopar front suspension isnt great, its ok for most applications.
Changing to Coilovers and Rack/pinion steering is a good idea on paper, but is it really worth the trouble?
Personally I would stick with upgraded Torsion bars and a good quality steeringbox, then put the money into other things.

If you want get rid of frontend weight, buy Duncan's all ALI HEMI???
Much more street cred than coilovers and a Mustang steering rack.

Food for thought, Baccy.

dennis the menace · Post by **dennis the menace** » Mon Dec 03, 07 7:21 pm

Thanks for the input,

I think i've got a lot of thinking to do.
Although my car is race only so eliminates some of the problems, who needs hassle from bad service, and poor back up, need to invastigate more.

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Mon Dec 03, 07 8:13 pm

tube the bloody front or leave it alone, 9.40,s can,t be wrong, use your money to make more power

, and thats not trumpet blowing just commen sense

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Dec 03, 07 9:25 pm

The stock set-up is pretty light anyway. With less unsprung weight than with coils. No way would I spend £3000 to loose a couple pounds of weight. There is not enough there to make any difference to ETs.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Dec 20, 07 9:51 pm

The XV motorsports kit looks good too, but both the alterkation and XV are not cheap.

I've got the Magnum force kit (inc power rack) off an ebay auction for half the new price, all unused, but am thinking i might stay with the stoke till i can afford a proven setup like the XV one.

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