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Old 25-10-2004, 10:16 PM
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Default What unique parts are required to rwd an Escos?

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I know most of the differences having changed a 4wd to 2wd before but what parts will i need to get made/altered to do the same with an Escos?
Am planning a grpA rear beam with 7.5" rear diff.
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Old 25-10-2004, 10:43 PM
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the tunnel is a bit wider on the escort for the front diff,as i'm sure you know.

think you have to use the 4wd gearbox crossmember so it lines up with the mounts on the shell.



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Old 25-10-2004, 10:45 PM
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need a shortend prop, A1 rally sport could probably sort that, assuming you not fussed about hubs being 100% 2wd you can leave the 4x4 stub axels in on the fronts apparently, but don't quote me on it
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i asked this ages ago, as i was just curious, will do a search and post link

dunno if i got sensible replys tho
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leave the 4x4 stub axels in on the fronts apparently
Depends what suspension/brakes you have to go on it.



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Cheers for the replys fellas!
Can i not just use 2wd Cossie front hubs etc....?
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just get the escos 2wd and then keep it until i can afford it

might be doomsday
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Spadge man!

Am lookin @ this myself!

here's a post i found!

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...er=asc&start=0

obviosu the prop shaft! & i aint heard about usin ther 4wd cross member b4 but some1 said to me to use the 2wd & weld a bracket onto the car for it to bolt to!
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Just remove the complete front end running gear and swap for 2wd cossie ,,,it all goes in with no mods at all Then just have the rear prop shortened and you are away
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Originally Posted by NORTH YORKS RS SPARES
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Just remove the complete front end running gear and swap for 2wd cossie ,,,it all goes in with no mods at all Then just have the rear prop shortened and you are away

Cheers Paul
This is what i thought but better to be certain then i know what i'm letting myself in for
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