Thread: Hub to Hub M2 kits

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Nope, not a Heidt's, but it is a forged spindle and the powdercoated control arms are just like they come out of the box. As Bob said, that may or may not even be a consideration. I've never broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged either type of spindle.... As for the upper coil over mount, yeah, it could be a stamped cone shape. But I gotta ask if that alone is worthy $100 or so bucks more? Good point Bob, just not sure how many customers would pay the extra $$$ to get a couple Heidt's decals on the control arms...that they have to scrape off when they paint anyhow.......

Thanks....I am still mulling over using a coil-over front end kit vs. the std coil/shock frt end .....have heard that they can be ride height adjusted where a std front end would only have the drop from 2"drop spindles.....decisions....decisions !!!!...

a question about the components used. Could you use stock M2 spindles,ball joints, brake calipers, rack, tie rod ends, control arm bushings etc. and just buy a set of bare tubular a-arms and coilovers and save a pile of money. Just fab up the mounts. All of the components look to be stock, exept the mounts and a-arms.

...I don't know....sounds likely, but I will be needing crossmember,A-arms, 2'' drop spindles, and then go and get everything else gathered up. you are probably correct, but to have it all in a pkg and with support from the mfgr if (when) I have questions is probably worth the added expense.

[QUOTE=37ChevTxCoupe]...I don't know....sounds likely, but I will be needing crossmember,A-arms, 2'' drop spindles, and then go and get everything else gathered up. you are probably correct, but to have it all in a pkg and with support from the mfgr if (when) I have questions is probably worth the added expense.[/QUOTE

agreed...not to mention MOST of those MII kits come with all NEW parts where as gathering a bunch of junk parts you never know what you are getting...

I hope I won't get off topic here, but I think this may be valuable for more here in this thread than just me...I was hoping to have my crossmember welded in by a nearby shop then installing the rest on my own, but the shop told me today that they wouldn't feel comfortable installing the crossmember without installing the rest to ensure that the crossmember is positioned correctly....which makes sense i guess. I was under the impression that the measurements supplied would be enough to get the crossmember set, but I guess you never know for sure until it goes together. I'm a little disappointed to hear this as I want to install it myself not to mention the labor they will charge....Opinions?? thanks

A shop here in Ft.Worth told me that they would be happy to install just the crossmember...or install the entire kit, whichever I decided. My Frame is still rolling with stock suspension, so proper placement should not be an issue (knowing the origional placement of the spindles). I am like you and want to do as much myself as possible, but I know that the crossmember placement is critical. I am a good welder and have the proper equipment to do the job, but putting that sucker in the right spot, I am going to get a little help !!!