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05-07-2010, 04:46 PM | #1 | ||
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Can someone please tell me if 1974 - 80 front shock inserts fit 1972. Ford at Elizabeth don't know. ABS at Salisbury does them for $220 (1974 - 80). I want to make sure they fit before ordering them. Part no. 25-3827 (Munroe).
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05-07-2010, 05:15 PM | #2 | ||
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Call this bloke and ask - his name's Stephen. Stocks heaps of stock and performance parts for MK1-Mk2 Escorts. http://www.smckaperformance.com.au/ If he doesn't know try Brian at Small Four Spares - 02 9603 5333
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05-07-2010, 05:23 PM | #3 | ||
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Thanks Fev. I rang Monroe and they checked the specks and they think the later model will fit. Im going to order them from ABS. What bushes etc. should I change while I'm at it?
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06-07-2010, 07:33 AM | #4 | ||
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there are 2 types of strut, the 2 Ltr strut is different.
If you know you dont have the 2 ltr strut then the listed part should be correct I would recommend replacing all the bushes in the front end if the havent already been replaced ( there really isnt that many ) inner & outer lower control arms, front sway bar & steering rack, if you get keen even look at the steering connection |
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08-07-2010, 03:22 PM | #5 | ||
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IF you've got the cash change all of them. The more the better really. Get your brakes done too if they're a bit iffy. I learnt the hard way :'(
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09-07-2010, 01:11 PM | #6 | ||
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All stabiliser bar bushes are ok, going to replace tie rod ends, pivot ball joints/control arms ( I hope the bushes that go in the crossmember end come with it). Left side brake pads are low, Ill change both sides.
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09-07-2010, 07:55 PM | #7 | ||
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Today I got tie rod ends, shocks and brake pads. Tie rods look right, the brake pads are too small.. ( maybe I have mk2 brake callipers?). And the shocks don't fit, the top part of the struts hole is too small for the shaft of the shocker. I think I may have to get the top part of the strut from a mk2? used:
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12-07-2010, 09:13 AM | #8 | ||
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mmmmm Dan
seems you might have to do a bit of checking to see what your cars has in it if you can do 2 things, take a pic of the strut with the wheel off so we can see the brake caliper & measure the strut tube diameter. My initail thoughts are either Mk2 escort or capri struts (the capri struts have a removable steering arm) |
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12-07-2010, 11:11 AM | #9 | ||
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The strut tube diameter is 50mm.
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12-07-2010, 12:20 PM | #11 | ||
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yea Dan looking at the strut I would say that you have MK2 struts, not sure but the measure for the tube on 2 ltr struts is over 51mm & 1600 struts is under around 48mm
I am amazed the strut inserts dont go thru the tops... what dia is top of the insert? I would be cautious of drilling the top out too much My guess is that you have 2 ltr struts with early strut tops to suit the MK1 strut tower where the later MK2 2 ltr struts would have the smaller strut top we will sort this out...... |
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12-07-2010, 04:12 PM | #12 | ||
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I don't have calipers so I'm measuring with a ruler but I think is pretty close. The hole in the strut is 14mm, the old insert is 13mm and new is 16mm-17mm.
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12-07-2010, 04:59 PM | #13 | ||
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I have a few struts & strut tops kicking around at home I will take a few measurements tonite
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12-07-2010, 06:12 PM | #14 | ||
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I went to u-pull-it at Elizabeth today and they have a mk2 panel van with struts. $9ea for the tops only, I think they are what I need ( bigger nut and a notch in the top of the thread). Thanks Puzzlescort and Fev, I will let you know how I go. Plus you will probably see a new post from me when the next problem arises.
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13-07-2010, 04:33 PM | #16 | ||
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I rang a different pedders store (Salisbury). They will have them Thursday $250. Fingers crossed.
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14-07-2010, 07:29 AM | #17 | ||
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Dan
for that sort of money I would be looking at adjustable strut tops from Burton Power in the UK or even try http://www.smckaperformance.com.au/ $275 for alloy tops. The biggest advantage of these tops is the spherical bearing which makes a big difference in the steering |
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14-07-2010, 10:50 AM | #18 | ||
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Sorry what I meant was I was getting different shocks from Pedders. Keeping the old strut tops. I should have gone to Pedders in the first place Hope these shocks fit as I'm back to work Monday and I dont want to catch public transport. Maybe Ill look into getting the alloy tops when I get my project 2 door, if I ever find one.
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14-07-2010, 09:42 PM | #19 | ||
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Strut tops had two different shaft sizes 1/2 inch (say 13mm) and 5/8 inch (16mm). Escorts had two different bolt PCD-thingy on the strut top plate (just like your pic above). MK2 smaller? (Escort guys would know).
And I wouldn't go drilling out your small shaft stut tops. Drilling will weaken that sleeve - it has that wall thickness for a very good reason - it is also a crush tube. I have 1/2 and 5/8 shaft tops in my sheds-o-bits, but wall thickness is the same with rubber width being different. |
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19-07-2010, 06:46 PM | #20 | ||
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Job complete. I got the shocks from Pedders and they fit. Whoohoo
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20-07-2010, 06:58 PM | #22 | ||
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20-07-2010, 10:03 PM | #23 | ||
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I have an old drawing for the offset adjustable strut tops "somewhere". They are very easy to make. Something like 30 holes on a 110mm PCD, the spherical bearing was only $10 or so and there was $80 in materials.
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