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(Message started by: yangi on Jan 18th, 2007, 5:32pm)
Title: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by yangi on Jan 18th, 2007, 5:32pm
Well 4.5 days in and still can't believe how nice and relaxing the Scorp is  :D

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:

SO.
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
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by martin_rowe on Jan 19th, 2007, 9:03am
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.
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by yangi on Jan 20th, 2007, 4:48pm

on 01/19/07 at 09:03:25, martin_rowe wrote:
only the estate has self level on the rear


:-[ 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
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by drawlings on Jan 21st, 2007, 8:05pm
Hi you get some Lower springs for your car from

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/lowering_springs_details.php?txtmodel=Scorpio&Submit=Next&txtmake=FORD
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by Highlander on Jan 21st, 2007, 9:45pm
The self levelling suspension was available on the saloon too but only as an option and I've never seen one  ;D
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by drawlings on Jan 21st, 2007, 10:01pm
Highland,

Is there away to tell if you have the seft leveling suspension?
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by Highlander on Jan 21st, 2007, 10:07pm
Fill the boot with some heavy stuff and see if it levels itself up.
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by jonnycab on Jan 21st, 2007, 11:53pm

on 01/21/07 at 22:07:35, Highlander wrote:
Fill the boot with some heavy stuff and see if it levels itself up.


Blunt & to the point }{ }{....I like your style... 8)
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by Highlander on Jan 22nd, 2007, 12:13am
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
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by drawlings on Jan 22nd, 2007, 8:49am
Cheers highlander  :P, I will try and fill my boot up and see what happens
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by scorpio_man on Jan 22nd, 2007, 8:52am
hi there

pm me your reg/vin number and i'll look up the spec for your car.

easier than filling up the boot!!! ;D

hth
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by drawlings on Jan 22nd, 2007, 8:56am
Thanks Scorpio_Man,  PM Sent
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by scorpio_man on Jan 22nd, 2007, 9:13am
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
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by drawlings on Jan 22nd, 2007, 9:21am
Ok I will check, the only reason why I was asking was because the car was previous used for towing carvans
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by taliban on Jan 22nd, 2007, 12:53pm
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....
Title: Re: Suspension - OEM/Aftermarket?
Post by yangi on Jan 22nd, 2007, 9:10pm

on 01/21/07 at 22:07:35, Highlander wrote:
Fill the boot with some heavy stuff and see if it levels itself up.



;D ;D ;D


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