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2011/11/09 17:48:54 (permalink)
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alternative front struts.

hi guys. i've been looking at upgrading my mk2 struts lately. the capri struts seem popular. they also seem to be getting rarer. i was looking at a vn commodore the other day. i reckon that possibly weight aside, they could make a good upgrade. especially with the larger V8 rotors and calipers. it would require a little cut and shut on the lower control arm. and then i dunno about the steering. i also looked at sigma struts. they look like they could be made to fit, and have a removable steering arm which could probably be machined to take the escort's lower balljoint.
 
when looking at upgrades, what is worth considering ? weight ? whether they will stuff up the camber/bump steer ? how difficult to make them fit ?

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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/09 18:23:03 (permalink)
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    if you want to remain legal at all on the road, and not have the insurance companies laugh at you in a crash;
    it would require a little cut and shut on the lower control arm

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    which could probably be machined

    are going to be a big no-no
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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/09 19:33:51 (permalink)
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    Ive got a mate in NZ that went with transit and seems to like it
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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/09 21:58:00 (permalink)
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    What exactly do you want to upgrade? Brakes? Inserts?

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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/10 20:59:28 (permalink)
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     I looked at Corona SR 1984? complete strut ages ago but ended up too tall, kept the roller top brg for Escort tho!
     I also looked at Crumpledore at same time, and got the hubs sleeved to take mk2 strut...then i found Volvo 264(1978+) hub and rotor(280mm vented hat) is the easiest way...and lightest, the bearings almost match too.
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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/11 08:35:02 (permalink)
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    a fella i know in rallying put subaru struts in his mk2 with escort hubs etc.. did an awesome job of it.. wouldnt be cheap though.
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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/11 09:53:32 (permalink)
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    MATTJ

    a fella i know in rallying put subaru struts in his mk2 with escort hubs etc.. did an awesome job of it.. wouldnt be cheap though.

    That would seem abit stupid and backwards??
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    Re:alternative front struts. 2011/11/17 16:17:32 (permalink)
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    fordsy

    What exactly do you want to upgrade? Brakes? Inserts?


    i do want to upgrade the brakes. and maybe get a bit stronger strut as well. mine all seem to be bent to varying degrees. and change the stud pattern to 4x114 to make wheel choice better.

    Procrastination is a lot like Masturbation. Both are heaps of fun until you realise you have just screwed yourself.
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