SVT spring swap - Page 16 - Focaljet

**Dudley** · 11-11-2004, 02:49 AM

I'm completely satisfied with my SVT suspension. It's so much better than stock, it's amazing. And it's not too stiff or too low. And it's cheap. One of my best mods.

Ride quality actually seems better in some ways. I hated the way the stock suspension would sort of float - unfortunately, I think it was tuned so little old ladies wouldn't complain.

The SVT suspension is fun while still being very practical.

**Twofocused** · 11-16-2004, 09:19 PM

Unless you dive into the twisties hard I wouls skip the new swaybars and just get bushings and end links. I have the SVT springs and upgraded bushings/endlinks and I love it.

I had Progress 1.8 springs and had to remove them when I installed ST200s with 215-45-17s, the back rubbed really bad. No rub problems with the SVT springs.

On my 03 the rear shocks from the factory were SVTs. Check part numbers before you toss them.

Im happy with my setup, It looks great, handles great, and Im not worried about driveways and curbs.

**Z63R** · 11-20-2004, 09:41 AM

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On my 03 the rear shocks from the factory were SVTs. Check part numbers before you toss them.

Very interesting. '03 what? Thanks.

Ya learn something new everyday. whiskeytangofoxtrot had asked a similar Q a few months back; as far as I knew, the only non-SVT Focus to have SVT dampers is the new '05 ST sedan.

**Twofocused** · 11-24-2004, 05:24 PM

I have a 03 ZX3. I went to install a SVT suspension. From the factory my car has SVT shocks on the rear. Front struts were standard. Maybe in 03 they went to one p/n for shocks, I dont know. I havent looked at any other 03s to see if they are the same as mine. I have a friend with a 04, if I see him this weekend I will check his to see what he got from the factory.

George

**01yellazx3** · 11-24-2004, 06:24 PM

So then you'd actually only need to change the front struts? Hmmm thats kinda weird Ford would do that isn't it (or not?)? I plan on gettin the SVT Suspension asap so would I be better off puttin the new ones on?

**Z63R** · 11-24-2004, 08:10 PM

If you have over 25,000 miles, my educated guess is that fresh shocks are always better.

**airforcefocus** · 11-27-2004, 09:09 PM

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After talking with Cameroon and reading this thread I went ahead and got the SVT springs from my local Carmax for $120. I've had this setup for but 24hours and i'm loving it. It's everything Cameroon said. I'll be auto crossing this weekend.

[evil tuner laugh]My thread lives!!![/evil tuner laugh]

My lawyer says that due to the labor being done in my garage, you must now call this thread "ours". Thank you very much...

It really IS funny to see this thing still hanging around. The thread lasted longer than your car.

**Cameroon** · 11-28-2004, 01:41 PM

Quote:

After talking with Cameroon and reading this thread I went ahead and got the SVT springs from my local Carmax for $120. I've had this setup for but 24hours and i'm loving it. It's everything Cameroon said. I'll be auto crossing this weekend.

[evil tuner laugh]My thread lives!!![/evil tuner laugh]

My lawyer says that due to the labor being done in my garage, you must now call this thread "ours". Thank you very much...

It really IS funny to see this thing still hanging around. The thread lasted longer than your car.

I crikey I never though about that. I still have the S2 springs and those SVT springs in my garage though!

**airforcefocus** · 01-08-2005, 09:13 PM

Just a funny update: Thise same springs wound up on my ST today courtesy of Cameroon. Thanks again buddy!

**Z63R** · 01-08-2005, 10:44 PM

The ST is now as it should have come from Ford. I envy you, Sir.

**chavezx2** · 01-14-2005, 04:32 PM

i have a 2000 ford focus wagon se. i was planning on putting the svt springs and struts on it but i was wondering if maybe the wagon weighed more. if so the added wieght would probably have a negative affect on the ride quality. i use this car to take the family on long trips so i dont want to be able to feel every bump in the road.
thanks for any info

**stevoman098** · 01-14-2005, 09:56 PM

So can anyone list out all the part numbers needed to upgrade to SVT suspension? Is it just the spring and strut, or are other parts upgraded too?

**Z63R** · 01-14-2005, 10:54 PM

Welcome to [FJ]focaljet.

Don't know how much you know about what's offered these days from Ford Racing Performance Parts, but, this entire kit is available for $275 list.

Some sponsors of this site are selling the SVT Focus Suspension Kit for right around $250.00 plus shipping.

The kit contains two struts, two strut top nuts, two shocks, four coil springs and one rear swaybar (the front bar is the same on both the ZX3 and the SVT Focus).

The kit does not include rear sway bar bushings or endlinks.
Reuse the bushings and get hold of some urethane endlinks.

I don't have any sponsor links handy, or I'd post those for you.

This is screamin' deal for better suspension.

If you plan on road racing your Focus, then there are stouter kits out there; stiffer springs, firmer damper valving and lower ride heights, but for a street suspension that maintains comfort and excellent balance, the SVT Focus kit is the way to go.

**stevoman098** · 01-15-2005, 12:01 AM

As much as Id like to support the sponsors, if I put SVT suspension on my zx3 id get it all through ford, as im an employee, so id get discount price, no shipping, and its hard for 17year olds to buy stuff online.. I just needed to know what all parts are used so i can look it up at work and price it all out

**Z63R** · 01-15-2005, 01:58 AM

http://www.focaljet.com/ubbthreads/showf...ge=0#2416518981

This guy would know the numbers.

**jamhole538** · 02-08-2005, 08:42 PM

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Some sponsors of this site are selling the SVT Focus Suspension Kit for right around $250.00 plus shipping.

The kit contains two struts, two strut top nuts, two shocks, four coil springs and one rear swaybar (the front bar is the same on both the ZX3 and the SVT Focus).

Z63R is that all the stuff the SVT has that my 2003 ZX3 doesnt have... my warrenty is about to expire so i want to get better handling on my ZX3 since it sucks... I liked the ride at first but i was in a 03 SVT and OMG the ride is like 50 times better...and for about 3 bills with shipping for the SVT kit sounds great, if thats everything i need to have the SVT like ride

**Z63R** · 02-09-2005, 04:45 PM

Yes, it is everything you need except for the rear sway bar endlink bushings. Those are not in the kit, for some reason.

Use urethane endlink bushings. You will be stoked; trust me.

Inexpensive, all Ford part numbers and a really great feeling ride quality.

Oh, and street and twisty road handling like you're on rails.

I you were to open track the car and go really nuts with race rubber, then perhaps a stiffer setup with firmer damper valving and a bigger rear bar might be in order, but for everyday use, this kicks ass.

**jamhole538** · 02-09-2005, 08:08 PM

do you know the parts numbers for the kit....i went to fordpartsonline.com and i cant find um...

and yes i am a TEAM MEMBER NOW

**Mav23L** · 03-01-2005, 11:46 PM

I need to get me some of those SVT springs!

**SecretAgentMan2k** · 03-02-2005, 12:17 PM

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I need to get me some of those SVT springs!

See misadventures in SVT susp. swapping below! Also, does anyone know if the SVT rear springs are short enough to put in without compressing? Or, if you can use a standard spring compressor to get them in?

**eazyrider_tim** · 06-14-2005, 11:37 AM

I just ordered mine, this has to be the BEST thread in the history of the web. You saved me over 400 bucks and a lot of headaches!!!

And this is the drop I wanted, not 1.6, not 1.8 and definately not 2".

I just traded in my lowered Ranger and did not want to ride like a covered wagon anymore.

That you fellas, I love you man!

**Penguini66** · 06-14-2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

I just ordered mine, this has to be the BEST thread in the history of the web. You saved me over 400 bucks and a lot of headaches!!!

And this is the drop I wanted, not 1.6, not 1.8 and definately not 2".

I just traded in my lowered Ranger and did not want to ride like a covered wagon anymore.

That you fellas, I love you man!

Welcome to the Jet.

You won't be dissapointed. I've been running the SVT springs for about 3 years now and am still very happy. They work extremely well, IMHO, with a set of adjustable dampers(Koni in my case). Perfectly at home on the street or on track.

**eazyrider_tim** · 06-14-2005, 06:31 PM

""All FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS spring kits are listed as fitting ZX3 and ZX5 only. This would suggest 2005 SVT factory springs would not fit your 2005 ZX4. ""

thats a reply I just got from fordpartsonline.com......and I just ordered mine today thru Steve. crap.......well, I read everything twice, and I thought you guys said they would work on my zx4, I'm bummed if they don't.

But he did say "kits" so maybe he means the struts and swaybars and such...and not just the springs, let mw know, thanks.

**snobrdrdans_sedan** · 06-14-2005, 07:11 PM

They'll fit

The same suspension is on the sedan

The only Focus with a different setup is the wagon

But SVT suspension will fit perfectly on a sedan. Many people have swapped out SVT springs on their '05 STs since they (supposedly) come with SVT dampers.

**eazyrider_tim** · 06-15-2005, 02:11 PM

Yeah, the guy that emailed me what being an asshat, not sure what his problem was. But yeah, I got more pm's saying they will fit no problem. I will post pics of the install this weekend, thanks again.

11-11-2004, 02:49 AM	#376
Dudley Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 2,645	Re: SVT spring swap I'm completely satisfied with my SVT suspension. It's so much better than stock, it's amazing. And it's not too stiff or too low. And it's cheap. One of my best mods. Ride quality actually seems better in some ways. I hated the way the stock suspension would sort of float - unfortunately, I think it was tuned so little old ladies wouldn't complain. The SVT suspension is fun while still being very practical.

11-16-2004, 09:19 PM	#377
Twofocused TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Va now Az soon!!!!! Posts: 156	Re: SVT spring swap Unless you dive into the twisties hard I wouls skip the new swaybars and just get bushings and end links. I have the SVT springs and upgraded bushings/endlinks and I love it. I had Progress 1.8 springs and had to remove them when I installed ST200s with 215-45-17s, the back rubbed really bad. No rub problems with the SVT springs. On my 03 the rear shocks from the factory were SVTs. Check part numbers before you toss them. Im happy with my setup, It looks great, handles great, and Im not worried about driveways and curbs.

11-24-2004, 05:24 PM	#379
Twofocused TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Va now Az soon!!!!! Posts: 156	Re: SVT spring swap I have a 03 ZX3. I went to install a SVT suspension. From the factory my car has SVT shocks on the rear. Front struts were standard. Maybe in 03 they went to one p/n for shocks, I dont know. I havent looked at any other 03s to see if they are the same as mine. I have a friend with a 04, if I see him this weekend I will check his to see what he got from the factory. George

11-24-2004, 06:24 PM	#380
01yellazx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 2,160	Re: SVT spring swap So then you'd actually only need to change the front struts? Hmmm thats kinda weird Ford would do that isn't it (or not?)? I plan on gettin the SVT Suspension asap so would I be better off puttin the new ones on?

11-24-2004, 08:10 PM	#381
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,050	Re: SVT spring swap If you have over 25,000 miles, my educated guess is that fresh shocks are always better.

01-08-2005, 09:13 PM	#384
airforcefocus [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moreno Valley , Calif. Posts: 5,827	Re: SVT spring swap Just a funny update: Thise same springs wound up on my ST today courtesy of Cameroon. Thanks again buddy!

01-08-2005, 10:44 PM	#385
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,050	Re: SVT spring swap The ST is now as it should have come from Ford. I envy you, Sir.

01-14-2005, 04:32 PM	#386
chavezx2 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: palmdale Posts: 554	Re: SVT spring swap i have a 2000 ford focus wagon se. i was planning on putting the svt springs and struts on it but i was wondering if maybe the wagon weighed more. if so the added wieght would probably have a negative affect on the ride quality. i use this car to take the family on long trips so i dont want to be able to feel every bump in the road. thanks for any info

01-14-2005, 09:56 PM	#387
stevoman098 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 474	Re: SVT spring swap So can anyone list out all the part numbers needed to upgrade to SVT suspension? Is it just the spring and strut, or are other parts upgraded too?

01-14-2005, 10:54 PM	#388
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,050	Re: SVT spring swap Welcome to [FJ]focaljet. Don't know how much you know about what's offered these days from Ford Racing Performance Parts, but, this entire kit is available for $275 list. Some sponsors of this site are selling the SVT Focus Suspension Kit for right around $250.00 plus shipping. The kit contains two struts, two strut top nuts, two shocks, four coil springs and one rear swaybar (the front bar is the same on both the ZX3 and the SVT Focus). The kit does not include rear sway bar bushings or endlinks. Reuse the bushings and get hold of some urethane endlinks. I don't have any sponsor links handy, or I'd post those for you. This is screamin' deal for better suspension. If you plan on road racing your Focus, then there are stouter kits out there; stiffer springs, firmer damper valving and lower ride heights, but for a street suspension that maintains comfort and excellent balance, the SVT Focus kit is the way to go.

01-15-2005, 12:01 AM	#389
stevoman098 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 474	Re: SVT spring swap As much as Id like to support the sponsors, if I put SVT suspension on my zx3 id get it all through ford, as im an employee, so id get discount price, no shipping, and its hard for 17year olds to buy stuff online.. I just needed to know what all parts are used so i can look it up at work and price it all out

01-15-2005, 01:58 AM	#390
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,050	Re: SVT spring swap http://www.focaljet.com/ubbthreads/showf...ge=0#2416518981 This guy would know the numbers.

02-09-2005, 04:45 PM	#392
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,050	Re: SVT spring swap Yes, it is everything you need except for the rear sway bar endlink bushings. Those are not in the kit, for some reason. Use urethane endlink bushings. You will be stoked; trust me. Inexpensive, all Ford part numbers and a really great feeling ride quality. Oh, and street and twisty road handling like you're on rails. I you were to open track the car and go really nuts with race rubber, then perhaps a stiffer setup with firmer damper valving and a bigger rear bar might be in order, but for everyday use, this kicks ass.

02-09-2005, 08:08 PM	#393
jamhole538 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: oak harbor,wa Posts: 143	Re: SVT spring swap do you know the parts numbers for the kit....i went to fordpartsonline.com and i cant find um... and yes i am a TEAM MEMBER NOW

03-01-2005, 11:46 PM	#394
Mav23L TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 108	Re: SVT spring swap I need to get me some of those SVT springs!

06-14-2005, 11:37 AM	#396
eazyrider_tim TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesquite, Tx (Dallas) Posts: 331	Re: SVT spring swap I just ordered mine, this has to be the BEST thread in the history of the web. You saved me over 400 bucks and a lot of headaches!!! And this is the drop I wanted, not 1.6, not 1.8 and definately not 2". I just traded in my lowered Ranger and did not want to ride like a covered wagon anymore. That you fellas, I love you man!

06-14-2005, 06:31 PM	#398
eazyrider_tim TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesquite, Tx (Dallas) Posts: 331	Re: SVT spring swap ""All FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS spring kits are listed as fitting ZX3 and ZX5 only. This would suggest 2005 SVT factory springs would not fit your 2005 ZX4. "" thats a reply I just got from fordpartsonline.com......and I just ordered mine today thru Steve. crap.......well, I read everything twice, and I thought you guys said they would work on my zx4, I'm bummed if they don't. But he did say "kits" so maybe he means the struts and swaybars and such...and not just the springs, let mw know, thanks.

06-14-2005, 07:11 PM	#399
snobrdrdans_sedan Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,690	Re: SVT spring swap They'll fit The same suspension is on the sedan The only Focus with a different setup is the wagon But SVT suspension will fit perfectly on a sedan. Many people have swapped out SVT springs on their '05 STs since they (supposedly) come with SVT dampers.

06-15-2005, 02:11 PM	#400
eazyrider_tim TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesquite, Tx (Dallas) Posts: 331	Re: SVT spring swap Yeah, the guy that emailed me what being an asshat, not sure what his problem was. But yeah, I got more pm's saying they will fit no problem. I will post pics of the install this weekend, thanks again.

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