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yangi
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Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« on: Jan 18th, 2007, 5:32pm » |
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Well 4.5 days in and still can't believe how nice and relaxing the Scorp is 
There are a few things to look at mainly all around the the bits that attach the black things to the road, not really unexpected on a +100k 8 year old car for the money paid.
Main thing is I think the suspension in fairly well on the road to knackerdom. Will check for busted springs and stuff but probably need to fit new legs & springs all round (and will put new wheel bearings, change rear discs, and get tracking sorted properly so me steering wheel is straight  Then it should be in tip-top order............... just before something else will need attention 
So need some help/info on what's out there to spend my hard earned on?
Was originally considering lowering it slightly, but I think I'm more than happy with it as it is to be honest 
Car is 1998 Ultima 24v Cossie:
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Dampers - are there only OEM parts available? because of the Self Levelling? Or can Afters be obtained? Can't seem to find any at mo.
Springs - OEM or Aftermarket? Whats the general opinion?
Wheel Bearings - Is there a bearing number to get from BSL or the like? or again is it Ford only Parts?
Basic advice from all of your vast knowledges would be appreciated.
Regards
yangi
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #1 on: Jan 19th, 2007, 9:03am » |
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only the estate has self level on the rear, OEM were cheepest rears for the estate (I think it was only BOGE that listed the self levelers, they were the OE supplyers), dampers, springs & bearings are available from most factors.
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yangi
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #2 on: Jan 20th, 2007, 4:48pm » |
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on Jan 19th, 2007, 9:03am, martin_rowe wrote:| only the estate has self level on the rear |
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 Oops - schoolboy error.......... but then i must be allowed one or two as a newb
Will sort out some prices and have look around over next few weeks.
Many thanks
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Highlander
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #4 on: Jan 21st, 2007, 9:45pm » |
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The self levelling suspension was available on the saloon too but only as an option and I've never seen one 
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Danny
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #5 on: Jan 21st, 2007, 10:01pm » |
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Highland,
Is there away to tell if you have the seft leveling suspension?
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #6 on: Jan 21st, 2007, 10:07pm » |
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Fill the boot with some heavy stuff and see if it levels itself up.
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Jonnycab
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #7 on: Jan 21st, 2007, 11:53pm » |
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on Jan 21st, 2007, 10:07pm, Highlander wrote:| Fill the boot with some heavy stuff and see if it levels itself up. |
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Blunt & to the point  ....I like your style... 
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #8 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 12:13am » |
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lol well I think theyre are a couple of different types with pumps etc so i think thats the easiest way of telling without having a crawl about under the car
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Danny
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #9 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 8:49am » |
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Cheers highlander  , I will try and fill my boot up and see what happens
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #10 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 8:52am » |
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hi there
pm me your reg/vin number and i'll look up the spec for your car.
easier than filling up the boot!!!
hth
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Danny
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #11 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 8:56am » |
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Thanks Scorpio_Man, PM Sent
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #12 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 9:13am » |
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hi there
no, you don't have it, but the spec has been known to be wrong.
going by the diagrams, if it had it, it would the system with the small air compressor down behind the pass headlight with pipes running along to the rear shocks.
hth
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Danny
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #13 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 9:21am » |
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Ok I will check, the only reason why I was asking was because the car was previous used for towing carvans
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #14 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 12:53pm » |
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just sit in the boot to one side, that should do it. i dont know if its like buses though, as in the ignition has to be on....
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yangi
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Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
« Reply #15 on: Jan 22nd, 2007, 9:10pm » |
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on Jan 21st, 2007, 10:07pm, Highlander wrote:| Fill the boot with some heavy stuff and see if it levels itself up. |
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