ahright guys, am currently doin a miny project on my mk4 escort van.

u c the rear suspension set up on the van is very similar to any 60s -70s escort, cortina etc in that it runs an axle with leaf springs, u bolts, shocks etc... now i wanna lwer the back end and was intendin on fiping the axle, so it sits above the springs as opposed to below them the now, but ive heard u need brackets todo so as opposed to longer u bolts n blocks like the older stuff???

anyone help??? know who to speak to?? an enthusiasts/specialists? sorry for goin on guys n gals!!!!!

cheeRS

 

Try calling Fibresports in Basildon as they used to make decambered leaf springs for vans. Not sure if they do anymore but am sure they can help.

Chris

 

will do mate u got a number for em??

cheeRS anymore info peeps??

 

Depending on how far you want to go i would fit coilover's. The upside down leaf stuff is crap for handling and will bottom out.

 

leda do decambered leaf springs exchange for not a lot of cash

 

Jano_OddKidd, cheers mate but i aint gotta lotta cash, and prefer doin everythin on me motors in house from start to finish as much as i can!! regarding the bottoming out, if i shorten the bump stops will this not make it less likely to bottom out??

off to leda it is then...

thnx guys!!!

 

how hard is it to fit coilovers to the rear of an esc van ? or can you get them to bolt straight on ?

 

My old van had coilovers, S1 rollbar, Rear adjustable tie rods, rear antiroll bar + a few other bits. Was awesome to drive and was almost the same type of drive as the XR

Before fitting the above, it had upside down stuff with leda springs and bounced about REAL bad ! Always rubbed the wheels when conering (Did have cossie rims tho) When putting your foot down the back end would just scrape the floor

cossiecrew,
Coilovers will fit all round just needs a little mod/s to allow for the struts and hub support.

 

cheers jano you got any pics of your van

 

pics of ur van pls!!!!

she only an 1800 diesel so wont be goin very fast at all!!! runnin mondeo 16s aswell so i hope there will be no rubbing!!!

cheeRS for the info jano, so wheres the pics!!!!!

 

Have no decent pics on my comp as its years ago now
Loads on the website tho

 

nice van jano!!! cheers for that just checked out site too.

u build some crazy shit mate!!!!

 

top van jano and top selection in the rims department esc cos rims look ard as fuck

 

cheers

show us yours then

 

Jano mate ...

What ARB did you use/modify .. on the back? I want one!

 

Chiz ...

I have a dropped Mk4 myself .. with the decambered springs. You used to be able to get two heights .. Mine seems to have dropped 5" approx, (and matches Turbo car ride height at the front) I really would'nt go lower ; )
Have a word with Chris Locke on this thread .. He might be able to help you!

escort rs turbo mk3 van breaking (lockesRSparts)

 

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RS2000 Works version. Cossie rear hubs, stub etc..

 

Right! Sounds the biz! Rather extensive mods then!

Cheers!