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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Dan j
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No mate no pics, On my flip i have just welded in some escort mk2 saddle brackets I had to shave them slightly to sit on the beam, here's what i used
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Axle-Rear-...item1c1c6ec85e
I removed the brake compensator on the beam and just remade the brake lines.
I left the original axle brackets on so i could swap back if needed, this has not caused any issues how ever it helps mirror where the new brackets need to go.
Another mod I have done is got another pair of top leaf springs cut them so that they where 1" longer at either end than the lower leaf spring. This stiffens the rear up further and lifts it a little you will also need some longer u bolts.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Escort-Mk1...item1c1be03d42
This will hold the leaf springs together you also need a longer locating bolt i just got a bolt shaved the head down and it fits perfect. Lastly im buying some uprated shocks to finish off the rear end and i know that 306 shocks fit, a mate of mine has them as says it transforms the ride here's what im getting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Escort-Mk1...item1c1be03d42
Hope this helps

Last edited by Dan j; Sep 12, 2011 at 07:29 PM.
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