HI I am in the middle of fitting Escort WRC rear end to my car, I am stuck not knowing the distance between rear top mounts. I am after the measurment between the two using referance points from middle of the spherical bearing in the top mounts.

please excuse ther crap drawing

 

Mine will be different as I didn't use the Ford mounting points. If you have not already bought it don't use the replica Ford designed cradle. The link arms are to short.

 

i brought the complete lot from mark at mk motorsport cradle, arms, hubs, rear stg arms, top mounts etc

 

Ahhh ok. That's the problem with just copying things. They will always have the same inherent faults as the original design, In the late 90s Ford were bound by the regulations that stated the suspension was free but must use the original mounting point positions. The cradle created at the time was far wider than it needed to be therefore the arms both lateral and longitudinally were pretty short. Some say that the 6 deg beam was arguably better. I am not so sure. Its just a shame when the canvas is blank not to improve on a 20 year old design.

Good luck, I am sure the information you need is around.

 

Is it possible to assemble everything off the car, set your camber angle and measure the strut top distance?
You should be able to work out ride height, which if I am thinking correctly would be the only other critical measurement you need.

 

Double post

 

Thanks Mark the MK motorsport cradle is not a direct copy it has improvments from original like longer links and revised pick up points for the linkd, I am looking forward to getting fitted and car running then entering some events once virus blocks is lifted, gettings some traction and better handling just hope i can find these measurments to finish the job

 

He will tell you that . I am sure you will be fine. Good luck.