2.8i capri struts onto an escort

[bigglesmk2]

Ok,

The struts are on but the track rod ends are to big for the hole on the capri struts...

 

....im guessing I need capri track rod ends but will they go on the end of the escort steering rack?

 

Also,the front end is abit high for my likeing....what would be the best size and lb springs for a cross flow powered road car ?

[Vista]

Assuming you have a MK2 escort steering rack, you need mk2 RS2000 track rod ends. I'm pretty sure Capri track rod ends will have an imperial thread.

 

I can't tell you what springs you'll need but the standard 2.8i Capri ones will be far too stiff as they're for a heavy cast iron V6 lump

[Tall paul]

You'll need RS2000 green track rod ends.

 

I've got -2" 170lb springs on mine but mines got a pinto in so you might need abit softer springs, hope this helps

[bigglesmk2]

Thanks peeps

 

Blimey thems track rod ends ain't cheap

[Escort Mk1 4 Door]

im running 2.0 capri struts -2 146's springswith kyb excel g inserts, mk2 2.4 quick rack with rs2000 arms and rod ends

[bigglesmk2]

You'll need RS2000 green track rod ends.

 

I've got -2" 170lb springs on mine but mines got a pinto in so you might need abit softer springs, hope this helps

 

I like it quite firm so I might for the 170lb springs anyway....

 

....Does it have to be green track rod ends or can it be standard rs 2000 ?

[escortmad79]

I ran 2.8i struts on my first mk2 Escort & did the old fashioned method of getting the holes milled to fit the track rod ends. I unscrewed the standard track rod ends & took them along with the struts to a foundry & got them to mill the holes to suit.

 

Not the most ideal method but it worked