96+ spindles on a fox

MJ91GT said:

I might be able to solve your dilemma. I have a set of '94-'95 spindles that are only a few years old (came in my M2300K kit) that never saw rain, just the track and my garage (a little surface rust). No bearings, hubs. or dust shields on them, which are easily transferred from your existing spindles (you'll need a new seal and retainer nut as they are throw away items- I think I still have the new dust shields in the envelope they came in, I'd have to check). I went to the '96 and ups when I put on my MM k-member.

If you want them, they're for sale. Just PM me.

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Berretta96 said:

dilemma solved......payment sent....

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Berretta96 said:

dilemma solved......payment sent....

now, what to do with the rear?

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LT1HAHA said:

Just to say it first: I will be getting an MM K-Member et al in the near future....

Therefore, I went ahead and went with the 96up spindle on my 91 Fox with a stock K-Member so as to not have to buy 2 different sets of spindles. I wasnt going to spend the time, money, and effort on this swap without using an MM bumpsteer kit. I used part# MMTR-1. Seriously, its $140 and well worth your money.

I also used Steeda X2 balljoints. With the adjustability of the bumpsteer kit and the taller X2 balljoints I was able to keep bumpsteer near ideal (as measured on the MM bumpsteer gauge). I believe I did have to buy a smaller bolt (length wise) because I had to use just the small spacer along with a very thin .020 or something shim.

I could only get minimum caster on the car with 2.3 degrees right and only 1.9 degrees on the left. I cant remember exactlly how much camber I ended up getting but I know I wasnt satisfied with it.

It's not an ideal setup but the car drives great and has very very little bumpsteer. I have yet to have it on track with this setup, but along with the wider 275 tires I have no fear that the car is any slower than prior to this swap. I will have an MM K-Member hopefully sooner rather than later but this setup will suffice in the mean time.

All this being said, if you dont have any plans of going with an MM K-Member sometime in the future, I would go with the 94-95 spindles and sell the set you have.

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stu11926 said:

So umm....whatcha going to do with those 96+ spindles you just took off?

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JROC said:

I can tell you that MM recommends you use 96-04 spindles with their aftermarket K-Member. I've already talked to them about it.

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92SL33PER said:

Which K-member (item #) Did they suggest for the 96-04 spindles?

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92SL33PER said:

Which K-member (item #) Did they suggest for the 96-04 spindles?

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