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Escort Spring Shackles

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:10 pm
by Hot_Protein
Hi there,

Can anyone tell me if Escort Mk1, Mk2 spring shackles will be suitable for a Mk3 Capri?

Cheers

Re: Escort Spring Shackles

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:57 pm
by Andrew 2.8i
Hi Dave,
From memory, I think the escort shackles are slightly narrower than the Capri ones as, I believe, the springs for the Escort are a different width. Whether or not they can be wangled to fit, I don't know.
However, I'm sure Martin at Caprigear or The Capri Club will be able to supply the correct items that will fit perfectly.

Andrew.

Re: Escort Spring Shackles

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:05 pm
by Hot_Protein
Thanks for your reply. The ones I saw were from motorsport tools and they are £23 but the capri ones from cci are £70 or something like that. Very pricy. Can martin get new ones cheaper?

Re: Escort Spring Shackles

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:58 am
by Andrew 2.8i
Hot_Protein wrote: Can martin get new ones cheaper?
I don't know, but a few years ago I bought some used powdercoated shackles off Martin that were in better condition than when new.
They were much cheaper than new ones too!

ImageFord Capri Spring Shackles by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr

The shackles with new nuts added look great!

Andrew.

Re: Escort Spring Shackles

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:51 am
by Hot_Protein
Cool thanks I'll ask if he has some.