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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Hi does anybody no if the suspension from a saff cossie will fit an escos, mainly the front struts?

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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4x4 I think so, 2wd no, the hubs are different.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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The same, an Escos is merely Sierra 4x4 running gear, 2WD and 4x4 suspension components are different and cannot be interchanged.

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Only propshaft different I think
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Springs are different
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Are the springs a different rating? I thought they were the same.
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The springs are going to be the same fitment, the only difference will be in the rating's or the ride height, which I doubt is massively different to the Sierra's.

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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn.
Are the springs a different rating? I thought they were the same.
Yes they are, will still fit, buts not the right raiting
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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nice one matey.I thought it would of been different spring ratings.
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