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Advice needed, widening track MK2 Escort

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2016/07/02 18:22:12 (permalink)
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Advice needed, widening track MK2 Escort

Hey guys
 
I'm researching options for a special V8 Escort track car and need some advice on which is the best way to widen the track in the front suspension to match the custom built 9" going in the back
 
Reason i need this is i want to run some HUGE rubber under there if i can, i have a set of 265/35/18 rims and tyres here that i'd like to fit. I am going to buy set of Forest flares for the car which will easily accommodate this size tyre combination on the back with custom diff but i'm at a loss on how to get them to fit up the front
 
Surely there has to be a cheaper way than the really expensive Grp4 stuff
 
Here's pic of wheels i'm trying to get under there, as mentioned we are in the planning stages at moment
 

post edited by tickxr - 2016/07/02 18:25:48
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    escortinadriver
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    Re: Advice needed, widening track MK2 Escort 2016/07/03 22:07:44 (permalink)
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    How much wider do you want the track? Adj tca and steering rack extenders will get you so far but without moving the strut tops you will get increasing more camber. Bolt on wheel spacers?

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    Re: Advice needed, widening track MK2 Escort 2016/07/04 13:32:45 (permalink)
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    escortinadriver
    How much wider do you want the track? Adj tca and steering rack extenders will get you so far but without moving the strut tops you will get increasing more camber. Bolt on wheel spacers?

    Shaun

    Hey Shaun
     
    After doing some quick measurements i believe i will need around 35mm each side on the front to fit those wheels, so if bolting standard size wheels on would increase the track 70mm and give me 10mm clearance from tyre to strut
     
    How much wider do the Adj TCA give you?
     
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    Re: Advice needed, widening track MK2 Escort 2016/07/04 15:56:15 (permalink)
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    Used adjustable control arm plus wheel spacers.
     
     
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    Re: Advice needed, widening track MK2 Escort 2016/07/04 21:41:12 (permalink)
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    Alloy hubs will give you an extra 10mm too
     
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