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mvscon

Lower control arms

Hi AllIn the process of a mk1 build with 2l running gear and engine.I need new control arms and was considering going for some adjustable ones.Are these ok for roadworthy certs in NSW or should I stick with standard?Thanks Mark..
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2015/11/14 10:49:45
Ionix

WCXM - Steering Coupling

Hi All,I have just gone to fit my standard steering coupling with my WXCM and discovered an issue where by it fouls with the engine mount support; its a Burtons item. From what i have read, all i need is to use a GRP 4 steering coupling and that will get me out of trouble. Is this correct/has anyone..
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2015/11/03 22:53:37
BUZ440

Rack ends

Anyone have suggestions on shorter rack ends as i have the rack and pinion in the Cortina which causes the wheels to taper outwards when they are wound down. Figured if i cut 20mm off and find a shorter thread rack end allow more adjustment, KA laser perhaps?..
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2015/10/30 23:21:22
79Escort

DIY anti dive kit - mk2

After talking to a wheel alignment specialist and reading a lot on this forum I am on the hunt for more castor. The way I would like to achieve this is to build an anti-dive kit which would mount to the sway bar bracket holes but also move the sway bar forward. I have a kmac adjustable sway bar now ..
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2015/10/25 23:38:57
Skaftun

Question about front suspension MK1

Hello New user here, interesting forum for a owner of a early 1968 Escort 1300 GT. Have a question about the front suspension of MK1`s. I have read that it is a difference in early 1968 model MK1 and later models. And that a GT had a stronger front suspension, than standard 1100/1300 models have. If..
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2015/10/10 03:55:19
BUZ440

Collapsible steering columns

Wondering what others used in regards to the above, Have an escort Rack and pinion in my mk1 cortina, for rego/engineering purposes, Have read laser is a variant, confirm our suggest please..
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2015/08/25 17:09:50
GPW

Strut washer

Hi Newb to this site.I am refurbishing 2l struts to be installed in mk1.Question- is there suppose to be a concave washer between the top spring seat and the top mounting plate, as per gregory's manual.The struts i bought had adjustable camber tops(small) but no concave washer. I am installing stand..

2015/08/21 20:14:31
Eskie92

Small Hole or Large Hole Strut Tops?

Hi everyone, I currently have Kmac adjustable strut tops on my Mk1 Panelvan and wanting to replace them for standard ones but only just recently realised there are small and large hole variations of strut tops. My Panelvan is a '74 model and just wondering if anyone could help me with whether I woul..
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2015/06/25 11:08:38
griezy

lifting the arse on a mk 2 escort van

does anyone know of any place that does raised leave springs for a escort van i like the 70's early 80's look plus i have 14'in four spokes dragways with 215 bf goodrich tyres and they scrub, but for now ive put 13'in dragways but are rusty and want to use my brand new 14's any other ideas? maybe..
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2015/06/06 11:27:32
ratta tat tat

Shortened struts- Shock absorber options

I want to get my MK2 quite low by shortening some 2L or Capri strut tubes by 2" and using shorter shock absorbers. The car will not be built for performance so Monroe etc will be fine. Can anyone make some recommendations? I read RX7 shocks can work but I'm not sure how much shorter they are??..
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2015/05/25 16:12:59

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