Installing Maximum Motorsports' New K-Member
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Increased steering precision is gained by replacing the lower steering column with an aftermarket unit that does away with the isolating rubber or rag joint as seen at the left of the upper assembly (stock) here. For '94-and-later Mustangs, Maximum prefers the Borgeson unit (shown), while on Fox Mustangs the company uses Flaming River shafts. Installation is more than simply slamming in the shaft, however. The adjustable shaft length has to be set by trial fitting the shaft after the K-member and steering rack are installed. While the K-member is out, though, is the time to at least bolt the steering shaft to the upper steering column where it pokes out from the firewall. By the way, Maximum brazes the U-joints to the shaft as insurance; otherwise only set screws and some crimps hold the assembly together. Should you do the same, use minimal heat to tack things together. Too much heat kills the grease and seals. View Related Article
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