Adjustable rear subframe? - Focaljet

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-11-2008, 10:51 AM

On the LCR website is listed an adjustable rear subframe. Is that the normal subframe that the guys with factory swaybars have or is it a completly different unit?

**CCapaldi** · 04-11-2008, 11:51 AM

It is the same style as the factory swaybar cars but is slotted with cam bolts to allow rear camber adjustment.

**BUR_ZX3** · 04-11-2008, 12:02 PM

Chad, its the same as the SVT rear subframe... so you can just grab one off a junked SVT too.

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-11-2008, 12:25 PM

The SVT subframe has adjustable camber? Looking as Joshs we had to buy the SPC bars and the eibach camber bolts to get camber out of it. Are they the bolts in the middle ish on both sides?

How much camber does it allow?

**brads03zx3** · 04-11-2008, 12:25 PM

I didn't know SVTs had rear camber adjustment :newb:

**68 Touring Car** · 04-12-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brads03zx3

I didn't know SVTs had rear camber adjustment :newb:

The SVT or any NA Ford Focus never had adjustable rear camber that is way FRPP made the adjustable one. FRPP would never of had to produce one if Ford parts already had one in production.

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-12-2008, 09:44 AM

So the adjustment you are talking about is different than the eccentric bolts that are in the middle of the rear subframe that adjust camber and toe. The bolts that I'm talking aboout adjust the lower arm, but it's more for toe than camber.

Anyway to show a picture of where they adjust at?

If by purchasing this subframe would you then not need the SPC rear arms?

How much adjustment does the rear subframe allow?

**CCapaldi** · 04-12-2008, 05:18 PM

I'll try and remember to take a picture and post it for you tomarrow.

**brads03zx3** · 04-15-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Touring Car

The SVT or any NA Ford Focus never had adjustable rear camber

Great...then I'm not crazy

**CCapaldi** · 04-15-2008, 10:50 AM

I put one in this past weekend but in the rush I was in I never snapped a picture so I'll try to explain.

There is the upper camber link which is the "C" shaped piece which connects to the trailing arm towards the top and runs under the frame rail back up to the crossmember. At the cross member it has been reworked to allow the use of cam bolts like the ones on the lower control arm. This is where it allows camber adjustment using the stock suspension components, no additional items needed. The bolts you spoke of are for toe changes.

I would recommend getting one just for the simple fact of adjustability. Once the car is lowered the rear camber with the stock crossmember is more than one might need/want on the track or street. Also, I'm not sure if the SPC part is SF legal.

**68 Touring Car** · 04-15-2008, 11:40 AM

Craig, You better get your fill of being on the web during work this week. You won't have time next week and your boss will be bitching!

**CCapaldi** · 04-15-2008, 11:44 AM

Thats why I bought a Blackberry so I can sit in the john and surf the net!

JCM, I'll try to remember again to get a picture for you when I go to the shop.

**lepak91** · 04-15-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Touring Car

Craig, You better get your fill of being on the web during work this week. You won't have time next week and your boss will be bitching!

**JCM Racing #45** · 04-15-2008, 07:07 PM

When you get a chance, that would be great.

Thank you.

04-11-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Adjustable rear subframe? On the LCR website is listed an adjustable rear subframe. Is that the normal subframe that the guys with factory swaybars have or is it a completly different unit? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-11-2008, 11:51 AM	#2
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? It is the same style as the factory swaybar cars but is slotted with cam bolts to allow rear camber adjustment. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-11-2008, 12:02 PM	#3
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,702	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? Chad, its the same as the SVT rear subframe... so you can just grab one off a junked SVT too. __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

04-11-2008, 12:25 PM	#5
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,064	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? I didn't know SVTs had rear camber adjustment :newb: __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

04-12-2008, 09:44 AM	#7
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? So the adjustment you are talking about is different than the eccentric bolts that are in the middle of the rear subframe that adjust camber and toe. The bolts that I'm talking aboout adjust the lower arm, but it's more for toe than camber. Anyway to show a picture of where they adjust at? If by purchasing this subframe would you then not need the SPC rear arms? How much adjustment does the rear subframe allow? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-11-2008, 12:25 PM	#4
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? The SVT subframe has adjustable camber? Looking as Joshs we had to buy the SPC bars and the eibach camber bolts to get camber out of it. Are they the bolts in the middle ish on both sides? How much camber does it allow? __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

04-12-2008, 05:18 PM	#8
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? I'll try and remember to take a picture and post it for you tomarrow. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-15-2008, 10:50 AM	#10
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? I put one in this past weekend but in the rush I was in I never snapped a picture so I'll try to explain. There is the upper camber link which is the "C" shaped piece which connects to the trailing arm towards the top and runs under the frame rail back up to the crossmember. At the cross member it has been reworked to allow the use of cam bolts like the ones on the lower control arm. This is where it allows camber adjustment using the stock suspension components, no additional items needed. The bolts you spoke of are for toe changes. I would recommend getting one just for the simple fact of adjustability. Once the car is lowered the rear camber with the stock crossmember is more than one might need/want on the track or street. Also, I'm not sure if the SPC part is SF legal. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-15-2008, 11:40 AM	#11
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,181	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? Craig, You better get your fill of being on the web during work this week. You won't have time next week and your boss will be bitching! __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

04-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#12
CCapaldi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, MI Posts: 74	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? Thats why I bought a Blackberry so I can sit in the john and surf the net! JCM, I'll try to remember again to get a picture for you when I go to the shop. __________________ 2007 & 2008 Spec Focus National Champion

04-15-2008, 07:07 PM	#14
JCM Racing #45 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 118	Re: Adjustable rear subframe? When you get a chance, that would be great. Thank you. __________________ JCM Racing - "Corner Workers Needed"

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