SVT spring swap - Page 17 - Focaljet

**eazyrider_tim** · 06-22-2005, 02:02 PM

BEFORE!

AFTER! BUT I AM PARKED ON A HILL, SO THE BACK LOOKS A LIKE HIGHER.

I installed the SVT springs, lowered it 1.2" to be exact. Rides great, I ordered them from a guy named Steve that sells them thru Ford, I found his number and info on here, they only cost me 80.73.....about 12.00 for shipping.

best mod ever!

Rides better, doesn't feel like you are floating...
Looks a hell out a lot better, especially from a distance...
and corners like a go-kart...

**SilverBullet18** · 07-07-2005, 12:28 AM

eazyrider tim, i have an 02 sedan LX and i want to do the svt springs but i was wondering if i could use all the stock shocks and dampers and just change the springs and be ok?

**BLrDFCS07** · 07-08-2005, 08:24 PM

For less than 300 you can get the full kit (springs, shocks, struts, sway bar) from mcnewsautomotive and I garuntee you that if you think just the springs would be a good mod, then this will make you ecstatic.

**snobrdrdans_sedan** · 07-09-2005, 03:29 AM

Actually you can get the whole FRPP SVT Suspension Kit from our sponsor, Tousley Ford, for $215.50 + shipping

4 springs
2 front struts
2 rear shocks
21mm rear sway bar

Best deal!!

http://www.focaljet.com/ubbthreads/showf...ge=0#2416879508

**SilverBullet18** · 07-09-2005, 08:22 AM

Well I actually just ordered the kit from Earl Tindol Ford which is close to my house. They will have the kit in buy tues or wed. I paid 250 for it from them and I dont have to pay shipping and handling b/c I can go pick it up from them, but thanks for the info. Me and a friend of mine are gonna do the suspension ourselves at the tire shop he works at and we haven't done it before. How long does it usually take to get the front apart to get to the springs? The reason I ask is we are gonna have to go to another shop to borrow their spring compressor but we will only have an hour before they close. So I need to get my front end apart and get over there in an hour and do the springs there. Sorry this is so long, but thanks in advance for the replies.

**snobrdrdans_sedan** · 07-10-2005, 04:13 AM

It's really simple.

On EACH side of the front struts:
3 nuts on top
1 bolt at the bottom
1 nut on the side

Here's some instructions with pics:
http://www.steeda.com/SpringInstalFocusFront.htm

Here's how to do the rear springs:
http://www.steeda.com/SpringInstalFocus.htm

**eazyrider_tim** · 07-13-2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

eazyrider tim, i have an 02 sedan LX and i want to do the svt springs but i was wondering if i could use all the stock shocks and dampers and just change the springs and be ok?

to answer your question, it rides really well, stiff in the corners and nice a flat, not floaty feeling. You can't beat that deal for 92.00 bucks shipped.

If you autocross or drag or something, you might want to get the full kit, but if you just want the center of gravity a bit and improve handling and a 1" drop, then just get the springs.

I have sways already though...

**SilverBullet18** · 07-14-2005, 12:20 AM

Alright I have ordered the SVT Suspension kit and it was supposed to be here today at my local ford dealership, (Earl Tindol Ford) but now it is on backorder till august 15th. I have the spi sedan without the rear sway and I am in the process of making the mounting brackets right now that I got from a post on here. I need to know where I can get all the bushings and whatever parts I will need to put the swaybar on since I dont have any of the parts from factory. If you could give me ford part numbers or a place online to get them it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

**eazyrider_tim** · 07-14-2005, 12:23 PM

I would call Steve at Tously Ford, his username on here is svtparts.

**snobrdrdans_sedan** · 07-14-2005, 02:08 PM

actually his user name is:
FORDSVTPARTS

**ZX5James** · 10-08-2005, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I just put SVT springs on my ZX5 with Koni struts on the front (I found a good price on Ebay) and KYB AGX shocks on the rear. Both are adjustable. The ride is great and it corners MUCH better. I don't think there would be anything negative about AGX's at both ends. I found MacsSpring.com to have the best prices on the KYB's.

Jim

**SteveO** · 12-14-2005, 04:40 PM

I have searched and searched to find SVT Alignment specs but all I find are bits and pieces, is there anywhere that lays out alignment specs for different years/versions? I have upgraded to SVT suspension and need to get it aligned but want to make sure it is a close to my 2002 SVT as possible (I loved the way that car felt)
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelXi

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks but I do care about specs. Someone I know is having them put on and he would like to have them as close to specs as possible.

I found out that difference between the Zx3 and SVT is the toe in front and back -.15 and +.30

So (for those that know) should he put it to svt specs now?[/b]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">All specs I've ever seen provide a "Range" of Tolerance, without specifying an "Absolute" value.
The rear toe SHOULD be neutral for anything but extremely specialized applications.
Front toe should be WITHIN 1/8th" TOTAL, w/ a Personal preference for slight toe out to aid in cornering.
The SVT springs do not lower the car enough to have any significant effect on camber.
Once again, I'd request as much negative camber as you can get, for handling purposes, but honestly, w/o special camber equipment on the car, the Focus is Non-Adjustable in that dept...
To try to answer your question more specifically, it is my understanding that the "Ranges of Acceptable Tolerance" between the SVT and ZX-3 overlap so much that the point is negligible.
Just keep the rear toe at 0 and the front really close to zero, barely OUT, if anything.
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**MichaelXi** · 12-14-2005, 05:53 PM

Steve,
Are you asking a question, or quoting me to make a statement?
Your answer is in my quote above.
"Within Spec" is so broad that it may or may not feel like another SVTF.
That's why I posted SPECIFICS, instead of the WIDE "Spec Range".

**SteveO** · 12-14-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelXi

Steve,
Are you asking a question, or quoting me to make a statement?
Your answer is in my quote above.
"Within Spec" is so broad that it may or may not feel like another SVTF.
That's why I posted SPECIFICS, instead of the WIDE "Spec Range".

So its
-.15 on the front
and
+.30 on the rear

These are the SVT specs?
I was wondering so I would have a starting point, the whole smidge out in the front and neutral as possible in the back sounds about right. I had SVT Contour E0 (98) and I loved the way the ass end would come out when you let off the throttle around a corner, granted heavier and more front end weight but I would like something a little closer to this, I have not bought a rear sway bar yet but I was thinking of going with the SVT 21 mm and eurathane bushings and links.
I want a little go cart again.
Thanks

**MichaelXi** · 12-14-2005, 11:16 PM

I would set the rear to 0 toe if possible.
Definitely get the SVT rear bar and either SVT endlinks or Prothane endlinks to complete the package.

**STANG302** · 12-23-2005, 01:38 PM

I am picking up my SVT suspension kit today form Steve at Tousley ford. I have also orderd the poly SVT sway bar bushing kit from New Edge Performance. My question is what else do I need to throw everything on my ST? Bump stops has been mentioned are they necessary?

**Z63R** · 12-23-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG302

I am picking up my SVT suspension kit today form Steve at Tousley ford. I have also orderd the poly SVT sway bar bushing kit from New Edge Performance. My question is what else do I need to throw everything on my ST? Bump stops has been mentioned are they necessary?

Welcome to [FJ].

Your SVT suspension Kit comes with everything you need except for the rear bar endlink bushings. Use only those. The factory rubber bar bushings (that are on the car now) are the same as the SVT. Changing those will only deteriorate ride quality and may create noise as mileage increases.

There are two bumpstops on the rear lower control arm; leave those alone.

The other "bumpstops", or "urethane jounce bumpers" ride coaxially on each damper and are included in the SVT Kit. They are different than the ZX3 versions (firmer) and are the only ones included in any aftermarket suspension kit I know of, except for the KW Racing suspension, which is a racing-only (super stiff) suspension.

**highlander** · 12-27-2005, 12:30 AM

Hi all,

I am thinking of finally purchasing the SVT suspension kit, (not just the springs) because I feel my shocks are bad at 40k miles. The car basically sags to the left with me sitting in it.

Now, I am really mechanically challenged and the most that I have done to my car is changing the oil.- do you think I will be able to change the suspension kit if I follow the instructions on the web? There are also a lot of rust under the car, as the focus was first bought in Upstate NY. (2001 car)

If I can't do it myself, what would be the approx cost if I take it to a local garage?

Thanks!

FrozenFocus · 12-28-2005, 11:07 AM

I've been having the same debate -- either have a shop do it or get my neighbor to help me through it (he does his down brakes, susp, etc).

Most places want 200-240 to swap in the stuff. Make sure you also swap in new strut bushings and front endlinks. I'm going to be running prothane rear sway endlinks (~30 from newedge). You'll also have to get it aligned.

Oh, and I asked a local dealer how much (for my own amusement): 631.

**highlander** · 12-28-2005, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the reply. So I guess the total price is

250 (kit from Tousley ford) and 250 (for local shop installation)
excluding other minor bits (like new bushings/endlinks)

**Toolman** · 01-12-2006, 01:21 PM

Cameroon, can you please tell me if you ever felt the need to change out your stock dampers while you were using the SVT springs? I LOVE the idea of the inexpensive drop, but that wouldn't be as much fun if I found out 6 months later that my stock dampers had to be replaced...

**DisrupTer911** · 01-12-2006, 02:28 PM

your stock dampers will still get worn out even with SVT springs.

just do the install the the right way.

SVT dampers, SVT springs.

**Z63R** · 01-13-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toolman

Cameroon, can you please tell me if you ever felt the need to change out your stock dampers while you were using the SVT springs? I LOVE the idea of the inexpensive drop, but that wouldn't be as much fun if I found out 6 months later that my stock dampers had to be replaced...

The drop from the SVT spring will not be worth the trouble without pairing that spring with the SVT damper.

The drop is only .5 - .6 inch.

It's really not the drop (though any C/G height reduction has benefits) that makes the SVT suspension so incredible. What makes the SVT suspension so damned good is it's just-perfect-for-public-roads spring rates coupled WITH the SVT's fantastic damper valving and the larger rear swaybar.

Again, in my (humble

) opinion, the effort to do the spring swap is best served by including a decent damper (shock/strut) and the swaybar at the same time.

**Ztec** · 01-26-2006, 06:38 AM

Guys,

I am Malaysia. Can anyone recommend me where to buy SVT suspension (damper, spring and anti-rollbar) c/w delivery to Malaysia.

**ArmyFocus** · 01-28-2006, 09:51 AM

Just imagine, the Eibach Sportline springs would give it even more of a drop than the SVTF springs. I have the Eibach Sportlines for my SVTF, but have yet to get them installed as I am waiting on money to get the Eibach shocks/struts, as well as H&R front sway bar and Steeda 28.6mm rear sway bar and a FS upper front strut tower bar to round out a complete suspension set up.

06-22-2005, 02:02 PM	#401
eazyrider_tim TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesquite, Tx (Dallas) Posts: 331	Re: SVT spring swap BEFORE! AFTER! BUT I AM PARKED ON A HILL, SO THE BACK LOOKS A LIKE HIGHER. I installed the SVT springs, lowered it 1.2" to be exact. Rides great, I ordered them from a guy named Steve that sells them thru Ford, I found his number and info on here, they only cost me 80.73.....about 12.00 for shipping. best mod ever! Rides better, doesn't feel like you are floating... Looks a hell out a lot better, especially from a distance... and corners like a go-kart...

07-07-2005, 12:28 AM	#402
SilverBullet18 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 209	Re: SVT spring swap eazyrider tim, i have an 02 sedan LX and i want to do the svt springs but i was wondering if i could use all the stock shocks and dampers and just change the springs and be ok?

07-08-2005, 08:24 PM	#403
BLrDFCS07 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW; CT Posts: 130	Re: SVT spring swap For less than 300 you can get the full kit (springs, shocks, struts, sway bar) from mcnewsautomotive and I garuntee you that if you think just the springs would be a good mod, then this will make you ecstatic.

07-09-2005, 03:29 AM	#404
snobrdrdans_sedan Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,690	Re: SVT spring swap Actually you can get the whole FRPP SVT Suspension Kit from our sponsor, Tousley Ford, for $215.50 + shipping 4 springs 2 front struts 2 rear shocks 21mm rear sway bar Best deal!! http://www.focaljet.com/ubbthreads/showf...ge=0#2416879508

07-09-2005, 08:22 AM	#405
SilverBullet18 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 209	Re: SVT spring swap Well I actually just ordered the kit from Earl Tindol Ford which is close to my house. They will have the kit in buy tues or wed. I paid 250 for it from them and I dont have to pay shipping and handling b/c I can go pick it up from them, but thanks for the info. Me and a friend of mine are gonna do the suspension ourselves at the tire shop he works at and we haven't done it before. How long does it usually take to get the front apart to get to the springs? The reason I ask is we are gonna have to go to another shop to borrow their spring compressor but we will only have an hour before they close. So I need to get my front end apart and get over there in an hour and do the springs there. Sorry this is so long, but thanks in advance for the replies.

07-10-2005, 04:13 AM	#406
snobrdrdans_sedan Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,690	Re: SVT spring swap It's really simple. On EACH side of the front struts: 3 nuts on top 1 bolt at the bottom 1 nut on the side Here's some instructions with pics: http://www.steeda.com/SpringInstalFocusFront.htm Here's how to do the rear springs: http://www.steeda.com/SpringInstalFocus.htm

07-14-2005, 12:20 AM	#408
SilverBullet18 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 209	Re: SVT spring swap Alright I have ordered the SVT Suspension kit and it was supposed to be here today at my local ford dealership, (Earl Tindol Ford) but now it is on backorder till august 15th. I have the spi sedan without the rear sway and I am in the process of making the mounting brackets right now that I got from a post on here. I need to know where I can get all the bushings and whatever parts I will need to put the swaybar on since I dont have any of the parts from factory. If you could give me ford part numbers or a place online to get them it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

07-14-2005, 12:23 PM	#409
eazyrider_tim TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mesquite, Tx (Dallas) Posts: 331	Re: SVT spring swap I would call Steve at Tously Ford, his username on here is svtparts.

07-14-2005, 02:08 PM	#410
snobrdrdans_sedan Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,690	Re: SVT spring swap actually his user name is: FORDSVTPARTS

10-08-2005, 06:33 PM	#411
ZX5James Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11	Re: SVT spring swap Thanks for the suggestion. I just put SVT springs on my ZX5 with Koni struts on the front (I found a good price on Ebay) and KYB AGX shocks on the rear. Both are adjustable. The ride is great and it corners MUCH better. I don't think there would be anything negative about AGX's at both ends. I found MacsSpring.com to have the best prices on the KYB's. Jim

12-14-2005, 05:53 PM	#413
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap Steve, Are you asking a question, or quoting me to make a statement? Your answer is in my quote above. "Within Spec" is so broad that it may or may not feel like another SVTF. That's why I posted SPECIFICS, instead of the WIDE "Spec Range". __________________ On Capitalization: Proper capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse and helping your uncle jack off a horse. My Myspace... http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=530 59019

12-14-2005, 11:16 PM	#415
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap I would set the rear to 0 toe if possible. Definitely get the SVT rear bar and either SVT endlinks or Prothane endlinks to complete the package.

12-23-2005, 01:38 PM	#416
STANG302 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Osceola, WI Posts: 612	Re: SVT spring swap I am picking up my SVT suspension kit today form Steve at Tousley ford. I have also orderd the poly SVT sway bar bushing kit from New Edge Performance. My question is what else do I need to throw everything on my ST? Bump stops has been mentioned are they necessary?

12-27-2005, 12:30 AM	#418
highlander TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 385	Re: SVT spring swap Hi all, I am thinking of finally purchasing the SVT suspension kit, (not just the springs) because I feel my shocks are bad at 40k miles. The car basically sags to the left with me sitting in it. Now, I am really mechanically challenged and the most that I have done to my car is changing the oil.- do you think I will be able to change the suspension kit if I follow the instructions on the web? There are also a lot of rust under the car, as the focus was first bought in Upstate NY. (2001 car) If I can't do it myself, what would be the approx cost if I take it to a local garage? Thanks!

12-28-2005, 11:07 AM	#419
FrozenFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WNY Posts: 604	Re: SVT spring swap I've been having the same debate -- either have a shop do it or get my neighbor to help me through it (he does his down brakes, susp, etc). Most places want 200-240 to swap in the stuff. Make sure you also swap in new strut bushings and front endlinks. I'm going to be running prothane rear sway endlinks (~30 from newedge). You'll also have to get it aligned. Oh, and I asked a local dealer how much (for my own amusement): 631.

12-28-2005, 11:29 AM	#420
highlander TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 385	Re: SVT spring swap Thanks for the reply. So I guess the total price is 250 (kit from Tousley ford) and 250 (for local shop installation) excluding other minor bits (like new bushings/endlinks)

01-12-2006, 01:21 PM	#421
Toolman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	Re: SVT spring swap Cameroon, can you please tell me if you ever felt the need to change out your stock dampers while you were using the SVT springs? I LOVE the idea of the inexpensive drop, but that wouldn't be as much fun if I found out 6 months later that my stock dampers had to be replaced...

01-12-2006, 02:28 PM	#422
DisrupTer911 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey Posts: 14,961	Re: SVT spring swap your stock dampers will still get worn out even with SVT springs. just do the install the the right way. SVT dampers, SVT springs. __________________ -2002 Liquid Grey Zetec ZX3 : 2009 Ice White R-Design C30 : Strictly \| Focused myFlickr : Canon : Sigma : Tamron : Induro : Vivitar : Domke : Crumpler [FJ] \| Sponsors \| Store \| Guidelines \| Ext. How-To \| Int. How-To \| Mid-Atlantic \| [FJ]

01-26-2006, 06:38 AM	#424
Ztec Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Re: SVT spring swap Guys, I am Malaysia. Can anyone recommend me where to buy SVT suspension (damper, spring and anti-rollbar) c/w delivery to Malaysia.