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MK1 escort, MK2 2L struts?

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2010/02/08 22:12:57 (permalink)
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MK1 escort, MK2 2L struts?

I'm about to lower my escort and hope to use the 2L struts I bought recently. I want to do it on a tight budget. The car will be for road use only. A "4 wheeled cafe racer' if you will
Is there a way to convert these to coil over but retain the existing hats and springs??

Just thought it might be a cheap way around it.
2L struts will raise a MK1 by 25mm, and I want the car about 35mm lower than where it sits now on MK1 struts.

I understand the MK2 struts are metric,, I aim to use a MK2 steering rack. Will a MK2 1600cc steering rack work?

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    RE: MK1 escort, MK2 2L struts? 2010/03/08 08:44:38 (permalink)
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    Yes there is a way. I can supply you lower spring platforms to suit standard springs and coilover adjustable seats. Will advise a price if you contact me, but they are not overly dear.
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    RE: MK1 escort, MK2 2L struts? 2010/03/08 12:02:13 (permalink)
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    Cheapest way is to grind the spring seat weld off lower the seat by the amount you want and re-weld it.

    Just make sure you pull the struts apart first.
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    RE: MK1 escort, MK2 2L struts? 2010/03/08 19:46:04 (permalink)
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    Thanks Stephen. I have sent you an email just now.

    thanks also MK1lotus,, I considered doing it that way but prefer to adjust the height if I can.
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