2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! - Page 6 - Focaljet

**Nliiitend1** · 05-12-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by super6

Here's how I've addressed my 2007 ZX3....got the SVT brake kit, the tubular lower control arms from Steeda, and the Ford Racing rear subframe. Now everything out there up to 2005 fits. You can save money by using 2004 control arms or simply retrofit the old style ball joints to your 06/07 control arms. Also, just buy the rear sway bar mounting kit mentioned earlier in this thread to save more money if you have the S model like mine without mounting holes for the rear. If the front brakes are the same, all you need are 2004 knuckles and ball joints.
My approach isn't cheap but I address handling and brakes before getting serious under the hood....keeps me out of trouble.

Be careful with those tubular LCAs.....they don't have the best reputation for strength/longevity.

**michalegraves6** · 06-04-2007, 01:05 AM

Did anyone ever find a cut off date for the change in '06. I got the new ones and am goign to install them this week while the cars down for body work. But i was looking at them while the fenders were off and it desn't seem lik they are tapered like everyone explained.

**whyme** · 06-04-2007, 05:10 PM

if the springs seat at the ridge of the metal cup on the strut it is the older style, if there is a lip (about an inch or so) that extends out form the spring base then its the newer style.

**michalegraves6** · 06-04-2007, 05:17 PM

any way to tell w/o popping hte strut assembly out?

**Nliiitend1** · 06-06-2007, 11:37 AM

Just look at it. You can see the bottoms of the springs and where the seat in the strut just by peeking in at them.

**TonyP80** · 06-07-2007, 05:40 AM

Would the H&R Sport Cup Kit not fit on my '07? In that case, what would be a spring/strut/shock combination? I found Tokico Struts/Shocks and Eibach Sportline Springs Kit, would that work?

**whyme** · 06-07-2007, 09:33 AM

H&R has a settup in development (or did) and the others you mentiond will, yes.

**zts4u2nv** · 06-28-2007, 07:27 PM

Well I just got off the phone with H&R about the 07 suspension. All they could tell me was to call back in a few months and they could THEN give me an EAT on all of there set-ups.

**pixt3r** · 08-08-2007, 01:23 PM

here's a link for th '06+ hatches...

dunno if these are really the one we expect..

I've sent an email to tokico about this website and I don't have any news yet.

http://www.newedgeperformance.com/in...ROD&ProdID=391

does anyone can confirm thats its the good ones ?

**FocusZTS5spd** · 08-20-2007, 10:50 AM

any idea when there will be a bigger selection of springs for the 07 ST??

im really interested in the HR race springs. cant wait.

**zts4u2nv** · 08-20-2007, 02:07 PM

Last time I talked to H&R about the cup kit they said the race springs just came out for the 06+ cars.

**Nliiitend1** · 08-20-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixt3r

here's a link for th '06+ hatches...

dunno if these are really the one we expect..

I've sent an email to tokico about this website and I don't have any news yet.

http://www.newedgeperformance.com/in...ROD&ProdID=391

does anyone can confirm thats its the good ones ?

Those are the Tokicos that have been out for quite a while now. I know there are a few people on this board that are running them, but I don't know much about them myself. From what I've heard about Tokico's HP line, they're a slightly upgraded OEM replacement, probably better than KYB GR-2s but not really a "performance damper" so to speak.

Maybe others can add their thoughts.....

**sporadic** · 08-21-2007, 02:14 PM

I read and search but haven't found this yet..

What are the stock spring rates for the 06+ Focus?

**bblack** · 08-28-2007, 05:32 PM

I have the tokico hp shocks on my 07 and the car handles great. I also have the vogtland sport springs that came out a couple of months ago.

Drew.

**zts4u2nv** · 08-29-2007, 03:15 PM

bblack any pics of your set up? how much of a drop did it give you?

**bblack** · 08-30-2007, 05:14 PM

I don't have any pics but it sits about a 2 finger gap in the front and a 3 finger gap in the back. (from tire to fender). thats with my wheels and 215-45's on them. The kit said a 1.5" drop. Ill see if i can get some pics by next week.

**robluko** · 02-11-2008, 03:53 AM

Here is a pic of my '07 with the VOGTLAND springs.

Hope that helps!

**07STfocus** · 02-11-2008, 10:25 PM

this is my ST with stock suspension and sportlines

Im not completely sure but I want to put a small spacer so its not so far in the wheelwell, but I dont want it popping out, just so it give alittle more stiffness in the corners w/o rubbing. what does one think....

**michalegraves6** · 03-10-2008, 11:45 PM

'06 w/ sportlines and FRPP Dampners

**zts4u2nv** · 03-12-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michalegraves6

'06 w/ sportlines and FRPP Dampners

What FRPP dampers did you get?

**michalegraves6** · 03-12-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zts4u2nv

What FRPP dampers did you get?

The kit from ford racing for the '06

06-04-2007, 01:05 AM	#127
michalegraves6 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 508	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! Did anyone ever find a cut off date for the change in '06. I got the new ones and am goign to install them this week while the cars down for body work. But i was looking at them while the fenders were off and it desn't seem lik they are tapered like everyone explained. __________________ 2006 Toreador Red ZX3 S 5spd - RIP my favorite car

06-04-2007, 05:10 PM	#128
whyme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: angola, NY Posts: 1,668	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! if the springs seat at the ridge of the metal cup on the strut it is the older style, if there is a lip (about an inch or so) that extends out form the spring base then its the newer style. __________________ 2006 zx3, 2.0 PZEV. Toreador red Body Mods: Roush front fascia, HIDs (6k), 5% Tint, Blue turns, Silverstar fogs, painted headlights, BOSCH wipers. Performance Mods: MBRP exhust, F2 CAI, F2 Header, Cosworth Cams, CFM 65mm TB, FC short throw, Steeda MIL eliminator, energy dogbone inserts, SVT 5 spoke wheels w/ Hankook K106 rubber, SVT dampers and FRPP 1 1/2 drop springs, Bix RSB retrofit, Eibach anti-roll kit(22mm front/25mm rear), slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads, XCAL2 by FocusSport.

06-04-2007, 05:17 PM	#129
michalegraves6 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 508	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! any way to tell w/o popping hte strut assembly out? __________________ 2006 Toreador Red ZX3 S 5spd - RIP my favorite car

06-06-2007, 11:37 AM	#130
Nliiitend1 It's NOT progressive. IT'S LINEAR!!!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: 32224 Posts: 4,249	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! Just look at it. You can see the bottoms of the springs and where the seat in the strut just by peeking in at them. __________________ RIP: Modified Liquid Grey S2: 5-speed RIP: Modified 2001 White ZX3: 5-speed 2008 MS3 GT w/ no options 2006 Suzuki SV650N

06-07-2007, 05:40 AM	#131
TonyP80 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! Would the H&R Sport Cup Kit not fit on my '07? In that case, what would be a spring/strut/shock combination? I found Tokico Struts/Shocks and Eibach Sportline Springs Kit, would that work? __________________ Black 2007 ZX5 GFX - Magna-Flow Cat Back Exhaust, Cosworth Cold Air Intake, more soon

06-07-2007, 09:33 AM	#132
whyme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: angola, NY Posts: 1,668	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! H&R has a settup in development (or did) and the others you mentiond will, yes. __________________ 2006 zx3, 2.0 PZEV. Toreador red Body Mods: Roush front fascia, HIDs (6k), 5% Tint, Blue turns, Silverstar fogs, painted headlights, BOSCH wipers. Performance Mods: MBRP exhust, F2 CAI, F2 Header, Cosworth Cams, CFM 65mm TB, FC short throw, Steeda MIL eliminator, energy dogbone inserts, SVT 5 spoke wheels w/ Hankook K106 rubber, SVT dampers and FRPP 1 1/2 drop springs, Bix RSB retrofit, Eibach anti-roll kit(22mm front/25mm rear), slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads, XCAL2 by FocusSport.

06-28-2007, 07:27 PM	#133
zts4u2nv TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: LaSalle, MI Posts: 194	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! Well I just got off the phone with H&R about the 07 suspension. All they could tell me was to call back in a few months and they could THEN give me an EAT on all of there set-ups. __________________ 2007 Black ZX4 SES -- 20% tint all around, ST grill, many more mods to come!!!

08-08-2007, 01:23 PM	#134
pixt3r Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! here's a link for th '06+ hatches... dunno if these are really the one we expect.. I've sent an email to tokico about this website and I don't have any news yet. http://www.newedgeperformance.com/in...ROD&ProdID=391 does anyone can confirm thats its the good ones ?

08-20-2007, 10:50 AM	#135
FocusZTS5spd Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: northern Illinois, Prospect Hts. Posts: 2,216	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! any idea when there will be a bigger selection of springs for the 07 ST?? im really interested in the HR race springs. cant wait.

08-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#136
zts4u2nv TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: LaSalle, MI Posts: 194	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! Last time I talked to H&R about the cup kit they said the race springs just came out for the 06+ cars. __________________ 2007 Black ZX4 SES -- 20% tint all around, ST grill, many more mods to come!!!

08-21-2007, 02:14 PM	#138
sporadic TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 422	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! I read and search but haven't found this yet.. What are the stock spring rates for the 06+ Focus? __________________ mark 06 sonic blue focus zx5 ses turbo He's into that, that spiritual stuff. <><

08-28-2007, 05:32 PM	#139
bblack Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 41	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! I have the tokico hp shocks on my 07 and the car handles great. I also have the vogtland sport springs that came out a couple of months ago. Drew. __________________ Gray 2007 ZX3 Focus: Borla Cat-back exhaust SteedaCAI SVT Euro wheels. Vogtland lowering springs Tokico HP Blue shocks and struts.

08-29-2007, 03:15 PM	#140
zts4u2nv TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: LaSalle, MI Posts: 194	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! bblack any pics of your set up? how much of a drop did it give you? __________________ 2007 Black ZX4 SES -- 20% tint all around, ST grill, many more mods to come!!!

08-30-2007, 05:14 PM	#141
bblack Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 41	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! I don't have any pics but it sits about a 2 finger gap in the front and a 3 finger gap in the back. (from tire to fender). thats with my wheels and 215-45's on them. The kit said a 1.5" drop. Ill see if i can get some pics by next week. __________________ Gray 2007 ZX3 Focus: Borla Cat-back exhaust SteedaCAI SVT Euro wheels. Vogtland lowering springs Tokico HP Blue shocks and struts.

02-11-2008, 03:53 AM	#142
robluko TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 666	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! Here is a pic of my '07 with the VOGTLAND springs. Hope that helps! __________________ 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SES Goal: SVT Styling and Cosworth Power

02-11-2008, 10:25 PM	#143
07STfocus TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 337	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! this is my ST with stock suspension and sportlines Im not completely sure but I want to put a small spacer so its not so far in the wheelwell, but I dont want it popping out, just so it give alittle more stiffness in the corners w/o rubbing. what does one think.... __________________ 2.3L 07 ST with F2 CAI, 2.5" Borla Catback, Cosworth Header and Racecraft front and rear sway. Sold. 06 GTI Revo Stage 2 227whp 272wtq...

03-10-2008, 11:45 PM	#144
michalegraves6 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 508	Re: 2006(& 2007) Focus Suspension Changes!! Discuss here! '06 w/ sportlines and FRPP Dampners __________________ 2006 Toreador Red ZX3 S 5spd - RIP my favorite car

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