zippyobrien

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Any one got any pics to show what they look like. Been told rs1600 had them as standered

Lee

Rogeyboy

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I don't know about the RS1600i Having them from the factory, i wouldnt have thought so.

They look like the standard tie bars, but have a longer threaded section with 2 nuts/washers so you can move the wheel forward and backward in the arch, increaseing or decreasing the rear toe angle!

On a side note, ive polybushed my rear tie bars and it has changed the toe angle of the rear wheels visibly, moved them backward in the arch so they toe out more and the car seems to handle better... I'll monitor how the tyres wear and maybe get some adjustable arms if its scrubbing tyres away!

zippyobrien

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Ahh I see, I did wonder. I'd like to rose joint the front of the bar aswell, might just look at making some custom bars then.

Cheers for the reply rodge.

nigel b

grind the boss off them and extend the thread
buy some new nuts/washers and then they are adjustable

zippyobrien

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Boss? Is it just a bit of threaded shaft welded in then ?

I was thinking about rose jointing the bush end and using in situ adjusters like what you get on tcas. Making them adjustable on car.

nigel b

there is a small diameter that the bush goes against
grind that off and extend the thread with i think an m16x2 die(been probably 10 years since i done mine)

zippyobrien

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That would give more toe in wouldn't in. I'll get some pictured of one and get you to show Wat ya mean tomoz if that ok bud ?

nigel b

it would be adjustable so you could have toe in or out

kermitt

Toe out at the rear will make the car unstable. You will need some degree of toe in at the rear to aid stability, too much and you will increase rear end grip. Some front toe out will help turn in for tight corners.

zippyobrien

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I've Machined up some adjusters. I'll get some picis up in the week. See what you guys think.

16vzetec

any more news on this? im looking at fitting rose jointed custom tie bars, does anyone make them?

Gadget

When they were readily available in 2001, i used series one front tie rods on the rear of mine, just had to put a small kink in them to clear the wheels!

You could just weld the left and right hand threaded inserts available from McGills motorsport either end then rose joint either end to make it adjustable on the car

16vzetec

Really. I've got them on the front! Are they the same length then?

JesseT

New adjustable rear tie bars for mk3/4 Escorts are constantly available at ebay.co.uk by various sellers for very little money. I bought these some 2 years ago, and can't fault the quality.

Rogeyboy

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Ive seen them, but is there enough adjustment?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCOR...item20c4f1e822

JesseT

Nothing wrong with them. Also, the front loop is a complete welded loop, not like the original "almost 360" loop.

16vzetec

is it definately a complete loop or is it just that they are the other way round?

haz87

How many times have i had to post up about these

The ones from ebay are fine (from that seller anyway)! Ran them for over 5 years, and fitted a few sets to different cars. Work an absolute treat and saves faffing around with welding on threaded bar etc

haz87

And Roger shame on you, i've told you before there fine

Rogeyboy

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lol... I know but im a worrier!
I'll get some ordered and if they're no good, on your head be it

16vzetec

Im gonna get some of these. was gonna make some rose jointed links but it may be overkill on a stripped out rear end

luke19790_3

you can just see the tie bars on mine