Which adjustable track control arm to buy? mk1 escort

[GJUK]

Hi,

 

I owuld like to get some adjustable TCA's as  my current ones are standard and I need to replace the bushes on them.

Seen you can get in situ replacement bush type ones with spherical bearings, perhaps these are overkill on a road car which does 2k a year?

 

What do you all suggest I get and where should I get them?

 

Thanks,

 

Jon

[HotRodMatt]

For a road car get the arms with the rubber bush not the spherical end, as they are for race really. If you find you want them firmer, fit poly bushes.

[colr6]

Agree with Hotrodmatt use the rubber inner mount ones.

[GJUK]

Thanks guys

 

Are they all much of a muchness, some are £200, others £120.

[GJUK]

Anyone have any views on which ones to get please?

[HotRodMatt]

I can't see there being much in it really, maybe some are welded from old arms and some all new? I paid just over 100 quid for mine.

[BigBubba]

Why not just replace them with standard ones? Adj TCAs are only any use if you plan on playing with geometry. No point splashing out 200 notes to run standard geometry.

[DT36]

Go for standard type with yellow Polysport bushes from Rally Design.

[John escort mk1V6]

If you gonna buy the adjustible , buy this type ................................Adjustable in-situ retaining original bushing - for road use. Only available as a paired kit. Provides precise camber adjustment, both quickly and without removal from the car......................

[meXEco]

I bought all this stuff for mine when I built it-total overkill really for a road car just buy a cheap standard pair from raldes job done.

[Vista]

I bought all this stuff for mine when I built it-total overkill really for a road car just buy a cheap standard pair from raldes job done.

Agree with this and similar comment from BigBubba above. My RS had adjustable track control arms fitted when I bought it and never once in nearly 12 years have I adjusted them. If you're going racing in it and know enough about improvements in suspension geometry to alter them for improved performance then go for it but otherwise I wouldn't bother. I'm pretty sure you need to adjust your wheel alignment each time you alter them too.