Lowering Mk2 Cortina

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to know how far is the lowest practical/legal ride hight & the best way to do it cheaply for a cortina mk2.

I was thinking about 3 inches (75mm) But can you go further

I dropped mine by 2.5 inches using blocks at the rear and lowered escort springs on the front. I guess your question depends a lot on what you consider 'practical' as everyone has there own interpretation on it. It will also depends on where and how low your exhaust is.

My sugestion would be to fit a set of coil overs with springs on the front (under $300) and then get the rear to where you want it using timber blocks as spacers - then measure and have the leaves reset or blocks made/ordered to the height you want. Otherwise just throw some 'low' escort springs in or take to them with an angle grinder (not recommmended)

Once you've done this, be sure to match your new height with appropriate shock absorbers.

Shaun

Thanks guys, there are some good ideas Sean. I like the Idea of using wood blocks to get test ride hight.

I have found out that In NSW, the Lowest part of the car can be no less than 100mm from the road at its normal loaded weight.

I was trying to figure out why it was going to cost a lot more for me. Then i remembered that I dont have MK2 2L or Capri struts.

Standard MK2 cortina struts are too small for a coilover kit, aren't they ?