As mentioned before some have self levelling rear suspension, those that do have softer springs than those that dont. If you have self levelling suspension you shouldn't have a problem.
What exactly do you mean by 'soft rear end' If your car is low it would suggest that you have standard rear suspension in which case uprated shox arn't the answer. Shock absorbers do just that, absorb shocks and control the action of the spring. It is the spring that suports the weight and controls the height of the car in a standard set up. If however your Mondy's height is OK and the rear is bouncy then it could just be that the shoxs need replacing because they are worn out.
Incidently although there are differences in the mk2 and 3 estate rear suspension the shock absorbers are the same, the Kayaba part number for both cars is 553217. assuming you have non - self levelling suspension. Those are only available from Ford at the moment. The Mk1 shox are different although it is a very similar car to look at to the Mk2.
I have heavy duty springs and normal gas shoxs on mine and it is absolutly fine. It sits at the normal height unladen and drives far better solo and towing with the uprated springs. I tried spring assisters before I changed the springs and they were useless.
To get an idea of the condition of your springs you could measure from the centre of the wheel to the wheel arch lip and it should be 14.5 - 15 inches any lower than 14 and you probhably need the springs replaceing. Do this with nothing in the back of the car except what Ford put in there. eg. spare wheel etc. Never measure from the ground to a wheel arch as that measurement can be affected by tyre/wheel size. Don't forget of course, as said before, there may be too much weight being to put into the back of the car. Those measurements asume you have a normal car not and ST or something with lower suspension.
I notice you're in Manchester, Where abouts are you? I'm in Wigan so you might not be far away. Give me a shout if you like.
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