i am currently looking at replacing the standard strut tops in my mk1 escort with flat top type bearing mounts, iam just after conformation on there being small and large hole
strut tops to figure out which one i have.
advice and help appreciated
 
 

If its a MK1 they are large hole. The small hole tops are only used on late (78 on) MK2 shells

cheers gdub much appreciated

You will also to look at your ride height as they had 2"+ to it

Some info from K-Mac on strut tops -
 
The K-Mac Stage 1 kit for street use is steel with ball bearings and urethane, $380 pair inc GST

Stage 2 - Street/Race - all alloy with pillow ball bearing in urethane, $480 pair inc GST

Stage 3 - Full Race - as Stage 2, but no urethane/flex, $480 pair inc GST

Note that the centres are replaceable in Stage 2 and 3 kits, giving effective lifetime usage. 
 
Cheers
 
Matt

Just my 2cents here, ring GRP4 i got a pair of tops from them and no one in oz can match their price in my opinion. but maybe do a bulk order to make it worth it.

thanks guys for all the info, just on what hotboostgt said in regards to ride height, do all strut tops alter ride height or only certain brands and makes?? i have been in touch with grp4 and am happy with the price and shipping, only doubt is the aurora 20mm bearing is this the same as standard or differrent??
 
cheers brad

Brad I'm talking v6 capri as the insert sits 2" on top of the guard . With roller tops the finish 1 " under the inside guard. So affectively adding 3" to the height. The way I'm in the process of getting around it is getting front springs made and cutting down the Koni inserts. It seems of lot of dramas but the end result will be worth it.