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Magnum Force looks like the Harbor Freight of front end kits. That tie rod to steering knuckle connection looks horrible. RMS uses a similar setup. I know, they do that to reduce bump steer but a cantilevered connection is inferior to a dropped steering knuckle by a huge margin. The OEMs know this, that is why all of the cars I have seen have a direct connection between the tie rod end and the steering knuckle.
The welds on the K member look about as good as what I do and I am a Carpenter by trade.
A buddy of mine with a 64 Valiant was impressed with the header clearance these kits offer, so instead of getting an $750 set of TTI headers, he went with a $4500 MF kit. No instructions, just boxes of parts. For the money, he got less suspension travel, a wider turning radius and after three years, he is still running cast manifolds. The steering response is better since the new steering rack replaced a worn 24 to 1 manual steering box. Yippppee !
The welds on the K member look about as good as what I do and I am a Carpenter by trade.
A buddy of mine with a 64 Valiant was impressed with the header clearance these kits offer, so instead of getting an $750 set of TTI headers, he went with a $4500 MF kit. No instructions, just boxes of parts. For the money, he got less suspension travel, a wider turning radius and after three years, he is still running cast manifolds. The steering response is better since the new steering rack replaced a worn 24 to 1 manual steering box. Yippppee !
