I have a Hal k-member and installed it with a friend. He held the k-member in place while I bolted it up. This is a very light piece. We put a floor jack under the motor while doing the swap but having a chery picker would of made the job easier. Overall it was a simple job. The only trouble was that I had to grind the inside of my a-arms so they wouldn't rub against the k-member. You might not have to do this. I also bought and installed new offset steering rack bushings. When the job was done I was pleased to say the least. It felt like I was driving a V8 honda. The car felt much lighter up front and the steering felt tighter and more responsive. I didn't notice that the a-arms moved foward but I did notice the caster(or camber?) setup had more of an agressive racing look and feel. Also when I lift my hood to show people my goodies, they trip out when all they see is motor and the ground.
It looks like the motor is suspended in air. lol.
Good luck and research is your best weapon for construction.
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