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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 the jacking hole. If you can also let me know what size tyres you are running as well that would be lovely.
Thanks.
Joe Maher.
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2011/08/25 22:09:48
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Bump.
Does no one run these springs?
Ok what about some standard ride heights?
My car is currently 185mm from the ground to the chassis rail measured to below the large hole in front of the spring eye mounting point. I'm running 205/50/15 tyres.
I would like to know what the standard height is and any other combos like the kings FOR-024.
I'm really just trying to get a feel as to what changes I expect when I change springs.
I'm pretty sure my car is sitting higher than standard but I'm not sure. I can only afford to drop my car by 1 to 1.5 inches
Thanks for any help.
Joe.
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2011/08/26 08:32:17
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jpmaher
Bump.
Does no one run these springs?
Ok what about some standard ride heights?
My car is currently 185mm from the ground to the chassis rail measured to below the large hole in front of the spring eye mounting point. I'm running 205/50/15 tyres.
I would like to know what the standard height is and any other combos like the kings FOR-024.
I'm really just trying to get a feel as to what changes I expect when I change springs.
I'm pretty sure my car is sitting higher than standard but I'm not sure. I can only afford to drop my car by 1 to 1.5 inches
Thanks for any help.
Joe.
There is too much tolerance on the standard springs to give a "standard height". I run a similar spring to these in my car. When you order them you specify what ride height you want and have them made to suit. Everyones needs will be different. Woz
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2011/08/26 08:34:34
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I have Danny M Mk1 springs - But they have been reset.
I can measure the heights tonight for you tonight if it's of any use...
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/03/28 15:30:03
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Did we ever find an answer to this? Trying to figure this out myself, but my car already has lowered rear springs, so i have no idea how low they are from standard?
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/03/28 15:36:11
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I have a set lying on the floor of the shed waiting to go onto my MK1. When the nut off the RHR spring shackle fell under the fuel tank I wandered off in a huff and haven't got back to it.  Will probably get my rrrr's into gear in the next couple of days........
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/03/28 16:26:01
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Awsome. Pics would be splendid sitting on wheels/tyres if you can. 
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/03/28 18:03:26
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ive got a set for my sundowner, so same as the mk1 but there not to be fitted,
id love too see some pics as well, and know what dampeners and diffs people are running with them
Glenn
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/03/29 09:30:41
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I'd best try and get into the shed tonight then! 
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/04/09 18:03:33
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Two days off in a row. Yah! Got the little bugger back together finally. More to do though I'm afraid as the rear is about half an inch lower than the front. Any one got any ideas how to raise the rear cheaply and easily?  Photos attached.
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/04/09 18:39:19
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The rear looks perfect! Lower the front to match  How low from standard are those rear springs?
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/04/09 18:47:07
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evobda2
The rear looks perfect! Lower the front to match
How low from standard are those rear springs?
LOL, yeah, not sure what I'll do yet. I'd guess they are about 2 to 2.5 inches lower than std. Sorry, forgot to get measurements. Will try tonight.
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/04/10 16:20:04
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I agree, that looks perfect. Unless there are clearance issues i wouldnt be touching the front or rear ride height!
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Re:Danny M's Rear leaf Springs in MK1 Escort.
2012/04/10 19:44:30
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Thanks. No clearance issues with 195/50 15 tyres. Joe (if you're still around), I measured with a tape measure from the bottom of the rear jacking hole in the chassis rail to the shed floor - 16cm on the RHS and 16.5cm on the LHS. The fuel tank is pretty full, so that might make the difference.
post edited by mud - 2012/04/10 19:49:09
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