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Old 14-03-2011, 10:47 PM   #1
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Default Escort strut change

Hey guys,

Do mk2 escort 2L struts fit into a mk2 1600 easily? or is there fiddling around involved with strut tops/shocks etc....

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Old 14-03-2011, 11:25 PM   #2
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Old 16-03-2011, 06:33 AM   #3
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Default Re: Escort strut change

the only thing to keep in mind is there is 2 different sizes of strut tops for the MK2 escort.
easy to swap the tops over if required
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Old 16-03-2011, 07:37 PM   #4
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Different sizes being?
??? Size of shaft thru top mount rubber bush ? (like Capris)
??? 'Narrow' or 'wide' bolt pattern for top bush?

Gurus? Responses pls.
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Old 17-03-2011, 09:41 AM   #5
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on Mk2 Escorts there was 2 sizes of strut tops, where they attached to the inner guard if you like, the earlier mk2's were the same diameter as the mk1 & capri's in size with the later being smaller diameter

off the top of my head I can remember the exact dimensions apart from saying it is a major difference

hope this clears up any confusion
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Old 22-03-2011, 12:57 AM   #6
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thanks for all your replies guys!
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