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Dawleymon

springs which way up!!

Hi all Dug a set of lowered springs out of the shed for my mk1, can anyone tell me which way up they go! I pressume the coils that are closer together go at the bottom?..
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2013/03/17 16:10:53
mattsmithadelaide

Bilstien Inserts in 2l Struts. Help very very much appreciated

Hi all, Trying to use bilstein inserts in a non coilover setup. Is this possible? The idea is to use it as non coilover for now but later on convert it when I decide which path I want to take the car down. Can you just slot them in if you have an M12 drilled in the bottom? or is it a lot more invo..
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2013/03/12 22:22:33
richo17

mk2 1600, suggestions

hi all, well the time has come for some suspension work. plans are single leafs in the rear, new coils in front, all lowered about 150mm(plan on staying with 205/60/13 tyres). so, is it possible to use lowering blocks on single leaf parabolic springs? and what are everyones suggestions for front s..
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2013/02/12 22:13:09
hak073

Coilover struts and bump stops

I was just thinking last night that I probably need some sort of bump stop in my struts. But because of the 2.25" springs the original ones won't fit. What have others done about bump stops (and/or dust boots) when building coilover struts? http://hak.gwc134.net/Cars/Bandit/20130205_springs_7.jpg..
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2013/02/07 19:11:04
escortinadriver

Show us your Watts

Given I'm running some very tight clearances under the rear guards, I want to positvely locate the rear diff. Car is for weekend use only with a few track days in mind. Have done a few searches and it seems all of the kits are out of the U.K. Prices aren't too bad until you add postage. So far I'v..
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2013/01/31 20:56:56
Juiceman

Rear leaf/shock saddle Q

Hi all, I was attempting to fit a set of 146lb single leaf springs on the weekend, and noticed the bolt hole to secure the saddle is too narrow for the factory saddle. The bolt is part of the saddle, so I can't just use a different bolt. Has anybody else with experience with these 146lb single leaf ..
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2013/01/31 15:04:28
mattsmithadelaide

Suspension Upgrade for track/everyday driving

Hi all, redoing the suspension on the escort atm. The car's main use is going to be an all rounder. Road registered, but will spend alot of time at tracks and on the dirt. Thoughts are single leafs on the rear with bilstein shockers on the rear. Front inserts from bilstein again 260/60 longs. Haven..
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2013/01/25 01:34:08
79Escort

Front Suspension upgrade Mk2

Hi all, Ive been looking into upgrading the front suspension on my 4 door. Its a 2L and my daily driver, and i want it to be like its on rails. I currently have 13inch rims with 205/60 tyres, and at the rear i have a 16mm sway bar and 4 leaf springs, but will be getting reverse eye king springs soo..
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2013/01/24 20:47:58
Kizzy

King rear leaf springs for mk1 escort

I'm looking into replacing the 5 leaf van springs in my mk1 to a new set of king springs, it is a street car but may see the track in the near future. They will have to be modified to fit as mk1 leafs are 50mm and the kings are 60mm. Should I modify them for extra rebound leaf as well or just instal..
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2013/01/18 17:39:34
Mk2_2dr_2L

Gartrac quick rack and pinion into Mk2 2L Steering rack

Hi all, I have purchased a quick rack and pinion from Gartrac with the intention of fitting it to my Mk2 2L steering rack assembly. I pulled the 2L rack apart yesterday and found (not really to my suprise) that the thread on the rack ends from my Aussie 2L rack do not match the threads on the Gartra..
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2013/01/17 08:33:10

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