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Cano29

Rear Leaf springs Mk1 and Bushes

Hi guys, I need new bushings in my escort all around. I've seen these kits on eBay from superpro. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Escort-MK1-SUPER-PRO-Front-Suspension-Bush-Kit-/300963182899?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4612cdb933&_uhb=1 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Escort-MK2-SUP..
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2013/10/20 19:46:03
79Escort

Rear Springs Mk2

Hi guys I currently have panel van leafs on my car and I want the back to be lower. I want to keep it legal so it cant be too low. I was originally going to use 1 inch lowering blocks for the cheapest option but using these will place the shock mount too close to the ground (within 100mm) so that is..
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2013/10/08 15:39:32
OZTC

Twin Cam springs

Can anyone tell me the specs of the original (1970) twin cam springs ? I am doing a resto and it looks like the car may have been in competition in the past, I dont know if what is there is std or not and I want to bring it back to showroom spec.Thanks, Craig...
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2013/10/04 20:21:20
RSman4ever

GAZ rear shocks

Hey guys there are GAZ adjustable rear shocks going on ebay but the ad says 67 to 74 ive got a 75 mk1. Will they fit? I think the upright rear shocks same as mk2 two started a couple of years earlier than 75 didn't they?..
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2013/07/29 10:14:40
the_cheese

Front spring diameter - 2 litre strut?

Hi guys, Its time to order some new springs for my mk2 to sort out my ride height. I've got 2 ltr struts fitted but Im not sure what the spring diameter is. The Burtons catalogue show springs either 120mm (non-RS) or 130mm (RS/Mexico). I didn't think there was a difference between standard 2ltr stru..
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2013/07/16 21:55:23
stevieg

Strut ID

Hi All, Can anyone do me a favour and tell me what struts these are? Reason I ask is when buying the car I was told that it ran Escort TC struts but I am struggling to know if in fact that is true. they does have the bolt on steering arms. I am wondering also if these take Capri hubs to allow me ..
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2013/06/24 18:40:56
RS_Spurry

Help with mk2 Strut overhaul.

Hey all, having some issues getting my mk2 struts apart. removed from car etc compressed spring and removed retaining nut. should the strut top and bump stop etc simply lift off? seems like it seized on there? or am I missing something? Im fitting King springs and Monroe GT gas inserts, is it worth ..
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2013/05/30 00:15:27
karlyoung

Car pulls after a sharp turn

Story so far, turn the car left then straighten up and it pulls left turn right and straighten up and pulls right. I've fitted lovells super lows and a eurospeed adjustable top mount adjusted to max castor. All balls joints and bushes are good. Any ideas? My thinking is the upper rose joint in the t..
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2013/05/07 08:26:10
Dawleymon

Mk1 lower arm bushes

Hi All Just rebuilding my mk1 up with new bushes, they all fit really well but the ones where the bottom arm mounts into the crossmember. They fit well but even when done up ft there seems a bit of lateral movement in the arm, is this normal? if not i could shave a little off the inner faces where..
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2013/04/15 18:40:55
Cholaso

mk2 escort rear sway bar

Stupid question? Do all mk 2 come / need a rear sway bar? I have had my escort for 15 years and never had one Rod..
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2013/04/06 20:04:43

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