For those of you wondering what other front struts can be used, there are a couple of methods for using mcpherson struts cut down as used by Dutton & Sylva (Striker) on mk2 escort struts.

These methods can undoubtedly be reused on other struts which do not unbolt from the upright.

The Dutton uses a maxi balljoint in the top and both reuse the escort TCA on the bottom. Hope this is of interest or help!
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And the Sylva is below, believed to use transit balljoint as per locost.
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And if you use Capri struts the stub is an inch lower on the strut - effectively lowering the car - and aslo the new Sylva assembly uses a LDV/sherpa track rod end in a fabricated wishbone to replace the ford TCA - so you have access to fully adjustable suspension.

Both Escort 3/4/5's and Sierras have been modified in a similar fashion

Andrew