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Old 23-05-2010, 01:02 PM   #1
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hey,
just wondering if any1 could give me some advice or help, i have a 75 mk1 escort, and im looking to put mk2 leaf springs on it as they have more leafs, i was wondering if any1 has done this b4? or if they know anything about it,
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Old 24-05-2010, 06:54 AM   #2
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find yourself some escort panel van springs, they have an extra leaf standard and bolt straight in, apart from that the Mk 2 springs will fit. if they have an extra leaf it has either been added or are ex pnael van springs

all sedans come with the same springs
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Old 26-05-2010, 03:16 PM   #3
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Probably better off getting them reset. They usually add an extra leaf when they do this (did to mine) and doesnt cost much. Makes a difference
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Old 28-05-2010, 12:02 PM   #4
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cheers guys, yea i spoke to a couple ppl and they said i might have 2 do a lil angle grinding to the shackles to get em in. but ill see. thanks for the advice.
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