chinkamon 14 Posted November 3, 2017 Hi all I know the original height of a mk1 is 56.5 inches but does anyone know the original height of front an rear arches? Only because mine has been lowered slightly before and I know that you can only lower a certain amount although I have seen pictures of some that are quite low compared to mine and wondered how far off mine is from the limit? If that makes any sense at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiestachaser 7 Posted November 3, 2017 Hi, Easiest thing is have a look at what size lowering blocks are on the back axle. They'll be 1,1.5 or 2 inch blocks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 2 Posted November 3, 2017 Mine is about 4 inches lower than standard. Lowered with decambered leaf springs You can't go much lower without serious mods to the chassis. Eg the prop shaft will start making contact with the tunnel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinkamon 14 Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) .... Easiest thing is have a look at what size lowering blocks are on the back axle. They'll be 1,1.5 or 2 inch blocks Yea problem is, there isn't any! The front springs are cut and the back leafs are slack so hang a bit low anyway I have lowering blocks but thought if I lower it too much it'll bottom out haha Edited November 3, 2017 by chinkamon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinkamon 14 Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) ......>Mine is about 4 inches lower than standard. Lowered with decambered leaf springs You can't go much lower without serious mods to the chassis.Eg the prop shaft will start making contact with the tunnel Hell that's good looking!!!! <br /> How did you lower yours at the front Edited November 3, 2017 by chinkamon 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lotuscops 80 Posted November 3, 2017 Lotus sits at 19" rear & 22" front if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-H 69 Posted November 3, 2017 https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_itemId=161872572319&_nkw=Mk1+Mk2+Escort+RS+type+front+springs+5+25+o+d+170lb+rated+lowered+1+rally&_trksid=p2047675.m4099.l9146 These may help I know it says Escort but they will fit on your Cortina and work perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 2 Posted November 3, 2017 The front is lowered with cut down springs. Wired into the cups to keep the mot man happy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinkamon 14 Posted November 3, 2017 That's perfect thanks lotuscops Cheers Pete I been eyeing them up an wasn't sure if they'd fit! Cheers smudger how'd u no how much to cut out though lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
