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Source / spec of the various ball joints used on the origin Sylva Riots - any information?
RogerM - 6/7/15 at 09:16 AM

Hi,

I am refreshing the suspension on my Riot and want to change all off the ball joints / track rods etc.

The issue I have is working out what everything is originally off, can't seem to find any specific information and want to be certain.
The car in question has cut down Capri / Escort front struts on the front and Fiesta struts inverted on the rear.

So far I'm fairly sure the track rod ends are Mk2 Escort as per the rack but I'd like confirmation of the rest of the joints.

Thanks in advance.

motorcycle_mayhem - 6/7/15 at 11:32 AM

Metro joint on the front upright (top), rose joint on the bottom - or at least that's what's on mine.

RogerM - 6/7/15 at 12:18 PM

Do you know which of the several Metro ball joints is used on the top.

My lower joint looks like it was a heavy duty track rod end (Transit?)

Any idea what the joints at the rear end are?

Thanks in advance.

KJK - 6/7/15 at 06:32 PM

Top joints are mk1 metro, bottom are sherpa ,top rear are fiesta mk2 fronts ,I have the part numbers some where at work for the Sherpa joints if you need them

RogerM - 7/7/15 at 11:20 AM

quote:
Originally posted by KJK
Top joints are mk1 metro, bottom are sherpa ,top rear are fiesta mk2 fronts ,I have the part numbers some where at work for the Sherpa joints if you need them


Brilliant, I think all the info is there already. I have a very good independent car parts shop just around the corner from me who has been in the business for about 30 years. He's never failed to get me anything for a classic yet