{"product_id":"maximum-motorsports-1-4-k-member-spacers","title":"Maximum Motorsports 1\/4\u0026quot; K-Member Spacers - MMKM-20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Motorsports 1\/4\" K-Member Spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstalling \u003cb\u003espacers\u003c\/b\u003e between the k-member and the chassis creates more \u003cb\u003eclearance\u003c\/b\u003e between the top of the engine and the underside of the hood. The increased clearance to the hood aids with some \u003cb\u003eengine swaps\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWhen installed on a Mustang that also has a \u003cb\u003efront coil-over kit\u003c\/b\u003e these spacers have \u003cb\u003eno effect\u003c\/b\u003e on ride height. The spacers move the k-member downwards from the chassis, towards the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWhen installed with a \u003cb\u003estock k-member\u003c\/b\u003e, and with the springs still in the stock location, the \u003cb\u003eride height will change\u003c\/b\u003e. The chassis will move upwards by the thickness of the spacers, and the k-member will remain the same distance from the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 Mustang and Super Fords\u003c\/i\u003e magazine used MM k-member spacers on their \u003cb\u003eFox 500\u003c\/b\u003e project car. With the MM spacers, the \u003cb\u003eShelby GT 500 supercharged 5.4L\u003c\/b\u003e engine was lowered enough in their Fox Mustang that the hood modifications needed to clear the intake were much less radical than would otherwise have been required. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1\/4\" spacer kit includes four aluminum spacer plates to fit between the k-member and the chassis. Longer bolts are included as appropriate. Reuses OEM nuts and nut-plates, and some of the OEM attachment bolts. Spacers are also available in 1\/2\" thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFits 1979-2004\u003c\/b\u003e Mustangs with \u003cb\u003eany k-member\u003c\/b\u003e, stock or aftermarket. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome \u003cb\u003econsiderations\u003c\/b\u003e when installing spacers between the k-member and the chassis:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eGround clearance may be reduced.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThe position of caster\/camber plate strut shaft spacers may need changing to maintain the strut's proper compression travel and droop travel.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eTransmission mount may need modification to maintain proper driveline angles.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePinion angle may need to be adjusted to maintain proper driveline angles.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eSteering shaft will need to be extended slightly (easily accommodated by an Maximum Motorsports telescoping steering shaft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFront suspension geometry may be altered, with possible consequences to the car's handling.\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eA front-end alignment will be necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maximum Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48141299581186,"sku":"MM-MMKM-20","price":109.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/0618\/0354\/files\/mmkm-20.jpg?v=1784983360","url":"https:\/\/www.lethalperformance.com\/products\/maximum-motorsports-1-4-k-member-spacers","provider":"Lethal Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}