ady8077
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posted on 25/1/04 at 03:00 PM |
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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
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posted on 25/1/04 at 03:13 PM |
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Quick answer...yes
Of course there will be many things to consider, but very doable IMO.
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ady8077
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posted on 25/1/04 at 03:22 PM |
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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
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posted on 25/1/04 at 03:23 PM |
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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
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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ady8077
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posted on 25/1/04 at 07:53 PM |
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Thanks Conrad
Do you have any pics of your old midi?
did it die of natural causes?
Adrian
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theconrodkid
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posted on 27/1/04 at 05:36 PM |
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erm it died due to neglect and a lack of time,no pics im afraid
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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