Escort Wagon RSB

[cutler]

One of my buddies has an Esort wagon in his backyard and I was wondering what years can will the RSB fit our cars? Also would I need to or should I do anything else when I put the RSB on?

[scort2498]

all years would fit... it is reccomended that u pgrade the endlinks and bushings but u dont have to do anything. u can use all stock parts.

[cutler]

If I have an S/r would I still need to do the bushings?

[mellowness65]

yes

[cutler]

Alright, sorry for being an idiot but would 1069 and 1073 be the correct item numbers on Zxtuner?

[mellowness65]

1073 is right, if you don't want to use the stockers. The aftermarket bolts are thicker though and I'm using them. 1069 is for a 13mm rear bar, not a 21mm. You could drill them out but I think somewhere else may make the right 21mm ones. BlackEscortGT is looking for the D-bushings also, again you can use stockers off the wagon until you find aftermarket ones

[BlackEscortGT]

I justordered these. Ive been told they will work. They will be here in a few days so I will let you know. But Ive been told by someone on this forum beforeit crashed thatthey will definately work
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PTP%2D19%2D1120%2DBL&N=700+0&autoview=sku

[Canuck]

Yeah those will work

[cutler]

Yeah so another stupid question. How do take the RSB off?

[Texas Tracer]

Start at the links on the sides. You might need to cut the bolts off depending on how long they've been on there. Then after you have those loose take of the frame mount brackets off. Then reverse your steps installing the new one.

[S/R-71]

I saw that some have a 21mm RSB on their car. Did they offer different sizes on the EGT's? I'm thinking about putting the 19mm on, but if a 21mm can be had I might wait.

[mellowness65]

It came on EGT's and second gen wagons, some people say it's overkill though

[Blue ZX2]

But what can it hurt??? overkill isnt always a bad thing.

[mellowness65]

It's not always good either, does it really help traction to be on 3 wheels? ZX2fast made a comment on this lately

[BlackEscortGT]

I got My 21mmbushings last night. :partynanas:
Canuck, Howd you get them to fit the sttock brackets? Did you bend them?

[Robend]

personally, i'd be worried about how easily the back end would break loose. if i could find a 17mm sway bar i'd be happy.

[Canuck]

Howd you get them to fit the sttock brackets? Did you bend them?

Uhh.. they should squeeze right in there..

[ImCrazy]

21mm can cause more oversteer than desired im quite content with my 19mm.

[cutler]

So what size RSB would a 1997 Escort wagon have? 19mm or 21mm?

[mellowness65]

13 like all third gens i believe

[mechtech]

19mm, or it's not worth switching to the same size.

[Texas Tracer]

13 like all third gens i believe

Correct. 97- up escort & tracer wagon have the 13mm. I know rediculous.