Hi all,
    Im trying to find out what suspension the MK2 RS2000's had. Im looking to replace it all with new stuff, probably monroe GT gas shocks and kings springs/leaves , however when ordering the springs what height do you ask for. 2L springs would suggest to me off a 2L GL, or ghia but I thought the RS's had slightly lower/stiffer suspension than a standard 2L esky as well as rear swaybar. Im restoring the car to fairly standard spec .
               cheers
             Shep
 

The Aussie RS's had the same running gear as the other 2ltrs apart from the rear sway bar if I recall.
 
Here's a link to a Kings spring package.  Pretty good value too.
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Escort-2L-1970-1981-Lowered-King-Springs-SET-/140694248428?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c207dbec
 
If you can afford to get better shocks you won't regret it.  They'll make a massive difference.
 
Good luck,
 
Matt
 
 

Im sure I remember reading somewhere that they had "sports" suspension which was a bit lower and stiffer,  Im guessiing it would be the same as the rally pack escorts

Factory spec for Sports Suspension fitted to Rally Pack and RS2000
 
Front Springs -
 
2lt Sports Suspension & Van
Part #: 77AA5310AA
Colour Code: Green/Green
Free length: 274mm
Wire dia: 12.2mm
Load Mean: 2.56kN
Total coils: 6.2
 
 
2lt sedan excl Sports Suspension
Part #: 77AA5310BA
Colour Code: Green
Free length: 310
Wire dia: 11.5
Load Mean: 2.56kN
Total coils: 6.3
 
Rear Suspension - Sports Suspension and RS2000 plus 14mm rear sway bar; springs no change
 
Cheers
 
James
 


 

Oh, and of course, RS had 22mm front sway bar

so this means that the rear leafs on the RS are the same as a 2L GL? which would mean with the front end being lower the RS had a nose down stance?