Removing K-Member without removing engine?

[ChargerST]

Is it possible to remove the k member with leaving the motor in the engine bay? I want to weld up my K member (like bull) but I don't wanna take out the engine. So if I support the engine with a hoist it should be doable, right? Just remove the 4 k-member to frame bolts, remove the bolts at the motor mount and the the k-member should droip right down. Or am I missing something?

[FLG]

Couple of more things like the PS stuff if you have it, also need too unbolt the steering coupler, brake lines, shocks, torsion bars..ect

But yes that should work.

[Hemidog]

Sounds like quite a job, remember that the front suspension attaches to the k-member.

[Ghoste]

Sort of curious as to why you are looking to only remove the K member?

[Hemidog]

He said he wanted FirmFeel's reinforcement kit?

[Ghoste]

Ah okay, thanks. 

[ChargerST]

Front suspension is already out of the car and I do have manual steering so I guess the job shouldn't be too hard 

[Hemidog]

So are you going to buy the set and do it yourself? I can't imagine the cost of shipping a k-member from austria to the us and back.....

[ChargerST]

Shipping would be insane so I probably just get the kit or get it entirely done here in Austria (I know a good welder). I already have a skid plate (standard on 70 R/T) so basically I just need to get washers and fabricate the triangle pieces. My k-member looks to be in good shape..I don't think it needs any straigthening.

[Big Sugar]

So How Did You  Make out ?


Ron

[ChargerST]

I didn't take out the K-Member as I decided to do everything when I rebuild my engine in a year or two. But it should work - just mark the exact position of the K-member before removing it!

[Big Sugar]

Oh I see....You could probaly build a temporary support across the inner fenders and remove the K member. But realistically for the extra work and unsuraty it's probably best just to pull the motor.

Ron

[ChargerST]

I don't think that you need a brace. When the LCAs and the steering box are removed the k-member only supports the engine. If you support the engine with a hoist or under the oil pan I don't see any comlications when you remove the k-member.

[Nacho-RT74]

under the oil pan will dent it... I preffer the hoist idea with two plywoods across the fenders it should be enough.

or better than the hoist, SPANSETS and rachets