Rusty Bodie 0 Posted May 27, 2010 hi all, can you recommend a suspension kit for my mk4? i just bought it and it handles like a boat in jelly!! lol don't want anything radical but definate improvement is a must - it's shocking in comparison to my little bland puma! any web links etc would be most helpful. many thanks rusty :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevewes 14 Posted May 27, 2010 I would check the bushes for starters - especially the rear void bushes which are known to fail regularly. Beware of polybushing the rear - can stiffen it up too much (even causing metal fatigue in the mountings) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Bodie 0 Posted May 27, 2010 thanks steve - the thing lolls about all over the place but then i guess that's 30 year old suspension for you! rusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt S 0 Posted May 27, 2010 Check the bushes first as advised above. When you have replaced all the ones that will almost certainly need doing :) Then, depends if you want lowered or normal height, my mk5 (same suspension on mk3 4 and 5 ya see) has got Gaz dampers and uprated spax springs and it drives very nicely. Bear in mind cortinas ARE flopy and rolly, they were never designed as sports cars :) You used to just buy a capri if you wanted that :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted May 27, 2010 poly bush the axle end of lower arms & top of diff, 2.3 rollbars but best bet is decent shockers spax or similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Bodie 0 Posted May 28, 2010 Thats great and thanks for your advice folks. can anyone recommend a place i can buy this kit for a mk4? rusty :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete1234 0 Posted May 28, 2010 rally design are very good, great customer service. my experience anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted May 28, 2010 ditto & go for superflex bushes there more expensive but i've never had a prob wit fit or finish irrospective of car i was fitting them to, unlike some! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow steve 0 Posted May 29, 2010 same as everyone has said! poly bush first, good set of springs (rallye design, burtons, etc) then a set of gaz adjustables so you can get the ride just right to siut you! the whole lot should cost you around £200 to £300 for new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Bodie 0 Posted May 29, 2010 Thanks for all your advice folks! new suspension coming up!! rusty :shocking: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cort1977 0 Posted June 14, 2010 Also, don't forget that the Puma is one of the best handling cars around. I'm jealous, they didn't bring them to Oz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Bodie 0 Posted June 30, 2010 :headscratch: Also, don't forget that the Puma is one of the best handling cars around. I'm jealous, they didn't bring them to Oz... aye, i sold the little puma - it was affectionately called "the Go Kart" as you could chuck it about all over the place and still stuck like glue to the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
