SVT spring swap - Page 18 - Focaljet

**DisrupTer911** · 01-28-2006, 09:45 PM

those springs and those bars are not going to mix well IMHO.

too low, too soft, too big of bars.

sportlines aren't meant for performance driving..

and SVT springs arn't meant for bars that big.

and that rear bar and even teh front to an extent, arn't ideal daily driven bars either.

things those require stiff stiff race springs that can withstand the extra leveraging force that large bars create. so they can elliminate some of the flexing that the controls will see and help prevent them from breaking.

**Blurry** · 10-03-2006, 07:19 AM

I ordered my SVT springs from FordPartsOnline. I have Sachs adjustables so I want the SVTF springs back on my SVT. If someone is looking for the whole SVTF setup, look at www.batinc.net. I think they have the whole SVTF setup for $259.

http://64.202.180.37/files/fsusp.pdf

fm-corey · 11-05-2006, 10:50 PM

just ordered my kit..awaiting shipment

**askjeffro** · 03-15-2007, 01:15 PM

Anyone have an estimate or actual cost experience with a svt suspension swap at a shop? I called a recommened installer and got a price quote of $570 for the struts, springs, and rear sway bar install. (Bat Inc. kit)

Fair?

I don't have the time nor the tools to do the swap myself. The price striked me as high enough to hold off until I have the time, thus my reasoning for questioning.

Thanks.

**G-forces** · 04-24-2007, 06:07 PM

At usual mechanics prices that's 8 to 10 hours worth of work, since you've already got the parts, it seems very high to me.

I would think if you were making the change alone, on jack-stands, while drinking beer, and stopping to answer the phone, change the radio, etc. it should take significantly less time than that.

They've got all the tools, and a lift... if I had that, I think it would be done in 3 hours (maybe 4, with the beer and stuff).

**v8FociDreams** · 08-10-2007, 12:18 AM

ok I am going to bring this post back from the dead.....I have a 2003 sedan (SE) thats completely stock. I have been poking into the idea of putting the SVT springs on my car but have a few questions:

#1 and most important. Will the SVT springs work with my car with no modification whatsoever?

#2 Assuming they do work, what can I expect as far as putting them in? I don't even know where to begin, as I have never done any suspension work.....ever.

**Z63R** · 08-10-2007, 12:49 AM

Did you read the thread after you dragged it out of the ground where it was good and buried?

Anyone who drags out a thread that was originally posted over 3 years prior has to read the entire thing, or we will hunt you down and make you read it. LOL.

To answer your questions:

#1 - Yes.

#2 - I don't recommend doing the swap yourself if it's something you've never done before. Springs can be nasty if unloaded at the wrong time.

Enlist the aid of another 'jetter who's done this swap before, as there are certain "tricks" involved to get the removal and installation done correctly without special tools. Tools, for example, like a strut-top nut tool (which I've never seen, but must exist at the dealership shop level).

Seriously, enlist the assistance of someone else to help you... at least for your first time. After that, then you can be the local Focus guru and help others no0bs do their suspension swaps.

**v8FociDreams** · 08-10-2007, 12:54 AM

excellent advice well taken. Now we can put it to bed

**Bud8765** · 12-03-2007, 01:19 PM

I just bought the Roush STG 2 suspension kit. You wouldn't recomend me doing the swap myself. I have also not done suspension work before. If there are no jetters around how much would a shop charge?

**Justin04** · 02-21-2008, 04:14 PM

Ok I was supposed to install my svt suspension today but...I had trouble finding new strut bearings and I had to order the rear sway endlinks....and what is really so bad about using the prothane bar bushing?

Main question is: for the rear suspension after I disconnect the dampner will the control arm drop enough to where I don't have to compress the rear spring to reinstall?

I've got the hand spring compressor for the front but I was hoping i wouldn't have to use it for the back.

**glowboi87** · 03-29-2008, 12:27 AM

how low is the svt springs compared to the zx3?

**focusgt3** · 03-29-2008, 08:35 PM

what do the front bump stops actually do???

**hEaT** · 04-06-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glowboi87

how low is the svt springs compared to the zx3?

About .75" lower.

Quote:

Originally Posted by focusgt3

what do the front bump stops actually do???

When you hit a large enough bump it prevents the upper spring perch from hitting the actual strut and keeps the strut from bottoming out. It's a cushion, but it's not something you want to hit.

**focusgt3** · 04-09-2008, 03:21 PM

got a 04 zx3...looking to swap to svt springs got the springs but looks like the front springs won't clock rite on the strut had this problem with a prior set of lowering springs any suggestions...

**robluko** · 04-13-2008, 03:56 PM

For those of you wanting to see what and 06+ hatch looks like with SVT springs, I'm about to do the swap! I'll post photos and a how to when I'm done. I'll be using the new massive kit to retrofit the older struts and springs.

**Dopefoke-s** · 05-06-2008, 07:35 PM

That's good news Ford dealers love to mark up some parts

**Capitalist** · 05-07-2008, 09:58 PM

got the m-3000-zx3a kit-- SVT Focus suspension with preassembled front springs/struts. Can't wait to get it installed.

**jcdeal** · 05-11-2008, 08:01 AM

I was just wondering if anyone knows if the svt kit would work on an 08. ford racing list the same sway bars for all and the same damper upgrades as for the 06 and 07 so I was wondering if they were all close enough to use the same kit ( i would love to have a 295 suspension upgrade option).

**1360** · 05-11-2008, 07:06 PM

I'm also wondering if the SVT suspension would work on my '08 S sedan.....I want it a little bit lower w/o the dragging/scraping.

**danielj24k** · 05-25-2008, 12:11 PM

one option that works nicely is the svt springs and the stage 3 roush shocks. not to harsh at all and feels really nice.

**Capitalist** · 05-26-2008, 08:02 AM

Got my SVT kit installed- WOW does it make a difference!

01-28-2006, 09:45 PM	#426
DisrupTer911 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey Posts: 14,927	Re: SVT spring swap those springs and those bars are not going to mix well IMHO. too low, too soft, too big of bars. sportlines aren't meant for performance driving.. and SVT springs arn't meant for bars that big. and that rear bar and even teh front to an extent, arn't ideal daily driven bars either. things those require stiff stiff race springs that can withstand the extra leveraging force that large bars create. so they can elliminate some of the flexing that the controls will see and help prevent them from breaking. __________________ -2002 Liquid Grey Zetec ZX3- Strictly \| Focused myFlickr : Canon 20D & 30D + BG-E2 : 35/2 : 50/1.8 : Tamron 17-50/2.8 : Tamron 28-75/2.8 : Sigma 70-200/2.8 II : Tokina 12-24/4 : 580ex II : Bogen/Manfrotto 190XPROB : Cullman Magnesit 35 Nm : Domke F2 [FJ] \| Sponsors \| Store \| Guidelines \| Ext. How-To \| Int. How-To \| Mid-Atlantic \| [FJ]

10-03-2006, 07:19 AM	#427
Blurry TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 544	Re: SVT spring swap I ordered my SVT springs from FordPartsOnline. I have Sachs adjustables so I want the SVTF springs back on my SVT. If someone is looking for the whole SVTF setup, look at www.batinc.net. I think they have the whole SVTF setup for $259. http://64.202.180.37/files/fsusp.pdf __________________ 06 Honda Civic Si 02 SVT Focus, CD Silver No. 2032 (Totalled)

11-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#428
fm-corey Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 77	Re: SVT spring swap just ordered my kit..awaiting shipment

03-15-2007, 01:15 PM	#429
askjeffro Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: IN Posts: 2,957	Re: SVT spring swap Anyone have an estimate or actual cost experience with a svt suspension swap at a shop? I called a recommened installer and got a price quote of $570 for the struts, springs, and rear sway bar install. (Bat Inc. kit) Fair? I don't have the time nor the tools to do the swap myself. The price striked me as high enough to hold off until I have the time, thus my reasoning for questioning. Thanks. __________________ Peace is attainable.

04-24-2007, 06:07 PM	#430
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison/Horicon/West Bend WI Posts: 1,011	Re: SVT spring swap At usual mechanics prices that's 8 to 10 hours worth of work, since you've already got the parts, it seems very high to me. I would think if you were making the change alone, on jack-stands, while drinking beer, and stopping to answer the phone, change the radio, etc. it should take significantly less time than that. They've got all the tools, and a lift... if I had that, I think it would be done in 3 hours (maybe 4, with the beer and stuff). __________________ Stockholm Getaway: see it on Utube.

08-10-2007, 12:18 AM	#431
v8FociDreams Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,736	Re: SVT spring swap ok I am going to bring this post back from the dead.....I have a 2003 sedan (SE) thats completely stock. I have been poking into the idea of putting the SVT springs on my car but have a few questions: #1 and most important. Will the SVT springs work with my car with no modification whatsoever? #2 Assuming they do work, what can I expect as far as putting them in? I don't even know where to begin, as I have never done any suspension work.....ever.

08-10-2007, 12:49 AM	#432
Z63R Official [FJ] Distinguished Advisor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 19,538	Re: SVT spring swap Did you read the thread after you dragged it out of the ground where it was good and buried? Anyone who drags out a thread that was originally posted over 3 years prior has to read the entire thing, or we will hunt you down and make you read it. LOL. To answer your questions: #1 - Yes. #2 - I don't recommend doing the swap yourself if it's something you've never done before. Springs can be nasty if unloaded at the wrong time. Enlist the aid of another 'jetter who's done this swap before, as there are certain "tricks" involved to get the removal and installation done correctly without special tools. Tools, for example, like a strut-top nut tool (which I've never seen, but must exist at the dealership shop level). Seriously, enlist the assistance of someone else to help you... at least for your first time. After that, then you can be the local Focus guru and help others no0bs do their suspension swaps. __________________ . Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the "pow" in horsepower! 2.3 Duratec ZX3 + some bits

08-10-2007, 12:54 AM	#433
v8FociDreams Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,736	Re: SVT spring swap excellent advice well taken. Now we can put it to bed

12-03-2007, 01:19 PM	#434
Bud8765 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 138	Re: SVT spring swap I just bought the Roush STG 2 suspension kit. You wouldn't recomend me doing the swap myself. I have also not done suspension work before. If there are no jetters around how much would a shop charge?

02-21-2008, 04:14 PM	#435
Justin04 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 111	Re: SVT spring swap Ok I was supposed to install my svt suspension today but...I had trouble finding new strut bearings and I had to order the rear sway endlinks....and what is really so bad about using the prothane bar bushing? Main question is: for the rear suspension after I disconnect the dampner will the control arm drop enough to where I don't have to compress the rear spring to reinstall? I've got the hand spring compressor for the front but I was hoping i wouldn't have to use it for the back.

03-29-2008, 12:27 AM	#436
glowboi87 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago Illinois. Posts: 240	Re: SVT spring swap how low is the svt springs compared to the zx3? __________________ '01 ZX3. Black. Niteshaded signals. total of 8 coldcathodes. alpine 350 amp. 2 12" diamond audio subwoofers. nokya yellow fogs and silverstar headlights. :-) custom painted dash..... in short... MODDED!

03-29-2008, 08:35 PM	#437
focusgt3 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MOTOR CITY Posts: 82	Re: SVT spring swap what do the front bump stops actually do???

04-09-2008, 03:21 PM	#439
focusgt3 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MOTOR CITY Posts: 82	Re: SVT spring swap got a 04 zx3...looking to swap to svt springs got the springs but looks like the front springs won't clock rite on the strut had this problem with a prior set of lowering springs any suggestions...

04-13-2008, 03:56 PM	#440
robluko TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 665	Re: SVT spring swap For those of you wanting to see what and 06+ hatch looks like with SVT springs, I'm about to do the swap! I'll post photos and a how to when I'm done. I'll be using the new massive kit to retrofit the older struts and springs. __________________ 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SES Goal: SVT Styling and Cosworth Power

05-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#441
Dopefoke-s TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Moorestown,NJ USA Posts: 108	Re: SVT spring swap That's good news Ford dealers love to mark up some parts __________________ silver 02 SVT fs intake,...Your either FOC-US or a Guiness! Cheers!

05-07-2008, 09:58 PM	#442
Capitalist TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: The People\'s Republic of NJ Posts: 153	Re: SVT spring swap got the m-3000-zx3a kit-- SVT Focus suspension with preassembled front springs/struts. Can't wait to get it installed. __________________ '01 Pitch Black ZX3 Power Premium MTX75-- Proud member of the 100,000 mi club: SVT Suspension, VF rear engine mount, K&N Typhoon intake, Richbrook billet shift knob, SilverStar fog and headlight bulbs, rear hatch debadged, Fuzion ZRis, MBRP 2.25", baby seat, cabin air filter '00 CD Silver ZX3-- Traded in- '06 Honda Odyssey "Type R" ;-)

05-11-2008, 08:01 AM	#443
jcdeal Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Re: SVT spring swap I was just wondering if anyone knows if the svt kit would work on an 08. ford racing list the same sway bars for all and the same damper upgrades as for the 06 and 07 so I was wondering if they were all close enough to use the same kit ( i would love to have a 295 suspension upgrade option).

05-11-2008, 07:06 PM	#444
1360 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4	Re: SVT spring swap I'm also wondering if the SVT suspension would work on my '08 S sedan.....I want it a little bit lower w/o the dragging/scraping. __________________ 2008 S Sedan

05-25-2008, 12:11 PM	#445
danielj24k Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70	Re: SVT spring swap one option that works nicely is the svt springs and the stage 3 roush shocks. not to harsh at all and feels really nice.

05-26-2008, 08:02 AM	#446
Capitalist TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: The People\'s Republic of NJ Posts: 153	Re: SVT spring swap Got my SVT kit installed- WOW does it make a difference! __________________ '01 Pitch Black ZX3 Power Premium MTX75-- Proud member of the 100,000 mi club: SVT Suspension, VF rear engine mount, K&N Typhoon intake, Richbrook billet shift knob, SilverStar fog and headlight bulbs, rear hatch debadged, Fuzion ZRis, MBRP 2.25", baby seat, cabin air filter '00 CD Silver ZX3-- Traded in- '06 Honda Odyssey "Type R" ;-)

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