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Author: Subject: Escort Mk5 suspension
ady8077

posted on 25/1/04 at 03:00 PM Reply With Quote
Escort Mk5 suspension

Hi All

I've been looking into rear suspension and i'm thinking of using a transverse engine after all (cheaper)
I was thinking of using the front suspension of a escort zetec, prob is they use a crap lower wishbone (see pic) which has a habit eating its bushes
Can i just replace this with an "A" type wishbone like those used at the front of a locost? and still use the escort upright and shock?

Adrian Rescued attachment esc wish.jpg
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Alan B

posted on 25/1/04 at 03:13 PM Reply With Quote
Quick answer...yes

Of course there will be many things to consider, but very doable IMO.

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ady8077

posted on 25/1/04 at 03:22 PM Reply With Quote
Hi Alan

Thanks for the quick answer

as long as its doable i can give it some thought

I'm assuming that the length from the ball joint to the centre off the first bush would have to be the same?

Adrian

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theconrodkid

posted on 25/1/04 at 03:23 PM Reply With Quote
that is what i did on my midi(now deceaced),fiesta balljoints fit the hubs,3 bolt fitting on xr,s,ive got 2 new ones somewhere





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ady8077

posted on 25/1/04 at 07:53 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks Conrad

Do you have any pics of your old midi?

did it die of natural causes?

Adrian

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theconrodkid

posted on 27/1/04 at 05:36 PM Reply With Quote
erm it died due to neglect and a lack of time,no pics im afraid





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