Body dropped wagon?
OK, so a co-worker was giving me ideas of what to do next to the wagon, and said we should cut the top of my strut towers off, add an inch and a half to lower the wagon, any one did any thing like...
View Articlerear control arm bushing question.
I have a question regarding the rear control arm for a 93 escort. I am trying to find bushings for the rear control arm and moog lists k8473 that fits up to a 1990 but i cant find anything for a 93. i...
View Articlewhat to choose
I have a 88 escort gt 1.9l looking to get new struts don't know what to choose any good brands or sites too look at?Must be adjustable, thanks
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What is this part?
What is this part with the blue arrow pointing to it? I have a 98' Escort ZX2 and this part is bent and causing an alignment issue in the rear that cannot be fixed until this part is fixed and no one...
View Article97 Ford Escort LX Coilovers
I was wondering if this would work on my ford escort. https://www.octanemotorsports.com/1...-157292.html?gclid=CKemvuLivNMCFZe6wAod7vYLew All of the websites that have them are saying they will fit,...
View ArticleCan't get front control arm mount lined up
View attachment 24297 I'm putting in a new control arm on the passenger side, and I can't get the front inner end aligned with the bolt holes in the frame. It moves up/down and in/out just fine but...
View ArticleManual Steering Swap
Has anyone here ever replaced the power steering with manual steering? I would like to know if it is bolt in or if there are things I am going to need to worry about or if it is even possible. I have...
View Articletest drove '99 Wagon, hollow dry noise from RR shock area
wagon handled pretty good. no rust, didn't see anything loose crawling on ground or when removed RR speaker panel. didn't see anything weird when eyeballing from ground when a heavy guy pumped the rear...
View ArticleFirst gen lowering coil springs for 83 wagon
So I'm realizing lowering spring options for early first gen escorts are very limited. I've located a new set that says they are for 9/80 - 4/83 ford escort 1.6" drop. I have a 6/83 wagon. I realize...
View Articlesteering rack id
just found this while shopping for inner tie rod joints on rockauto, they refer to " SPR-EF" for some (all?) gen2 powered racks, but don't mention where that is, this site helps:...
View ArticleB&G lowering springs for 1st gen?
Just wanted to see if anyone's had any experience with these B&G lowering springs. They are the only manufacturer that I've found that still makes springs for the 1st gen scort, or says they will...
View Articleperformance parts for exp.
I have an 88 exp and wanted to put some better suspensions on it. Basically I want it to handle better. I don't really care all that much about ride quality but I'd like to keep it drivable every day....
View ArticleHelp with Koni Race Insert Build.
My WRL endurance race team decided to jump off the cliff and build some nice coilover struts for our BG chassis (2000 Escort ZX2). Originally we were looking at working with some VW Sport inserts or...
View ArticleStrut tower replacement 94 Tracer Sedan
First off, I have the mechanical ability of a turnip. I can change a tire and that's really about it. My dad noticed the strut tower was rusted out on the passenger side on my Tracer. Upon Googling it...
View Article99 SE gravel grinder
I'm building a mountain gravel grinding rocket sled. I have access to pruvate three mile mountain road. Half gravel and half asphalt. Up or down the mountain in 3rd redlining my 99 SE is a bit of fun...
View ArticleSprings/lowering
Any recommendations for a good lowering kit besides cutting the factory springs? I plan on getting 17" wheels for it. 95 tracer here.
View ArticleNon-greaseable ball joints
The new control arm and ball joint assemblies I got for our Escort don't have zerks or provisions for them on the ball joints. They are neither greaseable nor pre-greased. Does this mean they're sealed...
View ArticleRaise it up.
I have been driving my 93 LT hatchback on roughee roads and gravel, plus using it a bit hunting, which means parking in rugged areas. I just want to get it up a little higher. All suspension on it now...
View Article1989 lowering springs?
Anyone know if lowering springs are available for the first gen? I Googled it but didn't really find anything.
View ArticlePS delete VS de-powering.
So I have a 88 exp and was thinking of going manual steering. I'm going to guess that there are manual steering racks out there for first gen escorts, I thing the pony's used them. But the swap would...
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