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2012/03/27 22:30:26 (permalink)
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MK2 RS suspension specs

Hi all,
    Im trying to find out what suspension the MK2 RS2000's had. Im looking to replace it all with new stuff, probably monroe GT gas shocks and kings springs/leaves , however when ordering the springs what height do you ask for. 2L springs would suggest to me off a 2L GL, or ghia but I thought the RS's had slightly lower/stiffer suspension than a standard 2L esky as well as rear swaybar. Im restoring the car to fairly standard spec .
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             Shep
 
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    Matt75
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    Re:MK2 RS suspension specs 2012/03/28 17:49:42 (permalink)
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    The Aussie RS's had the same running gear as the other 2ltrs apart from the rear sway bar if I recall.
     
    Here's a link to a Kings spring package.  Pretty good value too.
     
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Escort-2L-1970-1981-Lowered-King-Springs-SET-/140694248428?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c207dbec
     
    If you can afford to get better shocks you won't regret it.  They'll make a massive difference.
     
    Good luck,
     
    Matt
     
     

     
    My 4 door MK II Resto
    http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?m=37623

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    Re:MK2 RS suspension specs 2012/03/28 21:00:46 (permalink)
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    Im sure I remember reading somewhere that they had "sports" suspension which was a bit lower and stiffer,  Im guessiing it would be the same as the rally pack escorts
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    Re:MK2 RS suspension specs 2012/03/28 21:58:51 (permalink)
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    Factory spec for Sports Suspension fitted to Rally Pack and RS2000
     
    Front Springs -
     
    2lt Sports Suspension & Van
    Part #: 77AA5310AA
    Colour Code: Green/Green
    Free length: 274mm
    Wire dia: 12.2mm
    Load Mean: 2.56kN
    Total coils: 6.2
     
     
    2lt sedan excl Sports Suspension
    Part #: 77AA5310BA
    Colour Code: Green
    Free length: 310
    Wire dia: 11.5
    Load Mean: 2.56kN
    Total coils: 6.3
     
    Rear Suspension - Sports Suspension and RS2000 plus 14mm rear sway bar; springs no change
     
    Cheers
     
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    Re:MK2 RS suspension specs 2012/03/28 22:03:39 (permalink)
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    Oh, and of course, RS had 22mm front sway bar

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    Re:MK2 RS suspension specs 2012/03/29 19:15:00 (permalink)
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    so this means that the rear leafs on the RS are the same as a 2L GL? which would mean with the front end being lower the RS had a nose down stance?
     
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