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Luke

Setting up mk1 front end.

Im in the process of setting up my front end. I seem to be chasing my tail a bit. I have adj tca, strut tops and swaybar so I dont have any set points to work from. Where is the best place to start taking measurements to get it all square?..
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2012/05/31 15:48:28
mk1escort73

strut top help

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..
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2012/05/28 19:57:53
Paul Dunstan

Alloy hubs and Track

Hi all Did I read somewhere that alloy hubs can increase track? Reason being is that the offset of my front rims is 18p so I was wondering if the alloy hubs had a larger offset in relation to the rotor mounting surface and hence pushing my rim mounting point out etc. That way if they increased..
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2012/05/26 17:03:40
rusty

wanted front shocks mk2 gt 1968

just not having any luck finding pair of new mk2 shocks. any tips where i can get them thanks..

2012/05/13 21:41:50
hendo

nolathane powdered bushes??

Has anyone seen this before? previously all my spring bushes have been worn out but this time!!!..
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2012/05/07 21:06:33
ESCORTWIL145

New shocks required, but what to go with. HELP

Hi guys, is there anyone on here that helped build this car (see attached photos) , its the RS Owners car that was built & finished in 2004, I took the this pic back then on the trailer (now I own it, its a small world thing!!!!)....anyway. I need to know a little more about it, Im new to the m..
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2012/04/29 17:37:21
Panko

Front Suspension Help

Hi, Im having trouble putting my front suspension back in my Mk1. I tried it a couple of ways, including the way my workshop manual described. everything seems too tight to fit back in. My issue is, I spray painted the sway bar, and now not sure if i might have it upside down (which i don't think i..
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2012/04/24 23:31:02
Panko

Standard Mk1 Escort track width?

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone can tell me the track width for a standard Mk1 Escort. As mentioned in my build thread, my mate, Gareth is living in his late grandmother's house. it's been about 8 months since her passing, so Gareth's father and uncle have had the place valued, and are now puttin..
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2012/04/16 23:05:00
jpmaher

Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.

Hello All. Can anyone that has fitted Danny M's 60mm wide leaf springs (the one where the spring is located central on the front locating eye) to the rear of a MK1 Escort able to do some ride height measurments for me? I would like to know the distance between the ground and the body rail eg near t..
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2012/04/10 19:44:30
J-W-G

Escort suspension

Hey guys Im thinking of upgrading my suspension in my escort ghia. What im thinking of running is -Watts linkage -Anti tramp bars -2inch retempered leaves What do you guys think of running this set up keeping in mind the escort is staying a road car, daily driven hard! With a 200+hp SR20DE or Zete..
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2012/04/10 16:15:48

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