Ebay Lowering Springs - Focaljet

**IndigoZX406** · 05-19-2008, 11:11 AM

I've wanted to get lowering springs for my focus for a long time but I haven't got around to scraping together $200 for new Eibach or H&R springs. On ebay, there's springs for around $60 - $80 but, I'm a little hesitent about buying something like that from Ebay. I've heard horror stories from people who think they are buying a good product at a discount but end up getting a crappy product that breaks down or falls apart..

Anybody have any feedback about suspension components from ebay? Good or bad? Is the price worth it or should I buy used or new brand name springs..?

**HuTcH** · 05-19-2008, 11:23 AM

most ebay "JDM" stuff is crap.. I havent seen them on a Focus but ive seen them on multiple trucks and they are extremely poorly made.
get on the saleen closeout deal going on right now... will get you all you need for a hell of a deal..

**hEaT** · 05-19-2008, 12:02 PM

Unless you know the exact height and spring rate of the springs, I'd stay far away.

**hommie** · 05-19-2008, 01:26 PM

Yeah you get what you pay for. Just keep saving you will get there sooner or later

**IndigoZX406** · 05-19-2008, 05:29 PM

Ok, thats what I figured. It would really suck to think I'm saving money buying $60 springs and have them blow out or something a month or two down the road.. Thanks

**hommie** · 05-19-2008, 06:43 PM

Yeah you are better off just to wait until you have all the money

**djjerme** · 05-19-2008, 09:05 PM

Not sure if anyone has seen these before:

http://www.zxtuner.com/product.sc?ca...&productId=140

I have bought stuff from these guys before, and they seem pretty knowledgable and on the up and up. I am thinking of giving their springs a try...

**hommie** · 05-20-2008, 10:21 AM

When it comes to suspension parts you don't want to go cheap.

**pjfisher** · 05-29-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuTcH

most ebay "JDM" stuff is crap.. I havent seen them on a Focus but ive seen them on multiple trucks and they are extremely poorly made.
get on the saleen closeout deal going on right now... will get you all you need for a hell of a deal..

hutch could you send me a link to the saleen special, i cant find springs on the site only kits

**f2focus** · 05-29-2008, 03:06 AM

We have a deal on E-bay as well for the Vogtland Springs....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT &viewitem=&item=170170562388&rd=1

these are very good springs made in Germany...

**Bparks717** · 05-29-2008, 04:39 AM

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh run!!!

best advice for ebay stuff

05-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#1
IndigoZX406 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 39	Ebay Lowering Springs I've wanted to get lowering springs for my focus for a long time but I haven't got around to scraping together $200 for new Eibach or H&R springs. On ebay, there's springs for around $60 - $80 but, I'm a little hesitent about buying something like that from Ebay. I've heard horror stories from people who think they are buying a good product at a discount but end up getting a crappy product that breaks down or falls apart.. Anybody have any feedback about suspension components from ebay? Good or bad? Is the price worth it or should I buy used or new brand name springs..? __________________ 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 Mods: Speedhut gauges, Stealth CAI

05-19-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
HuTcH TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 410	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs most ebay "JDM" stuff is crap.. I havent seen them on a Focus but ive seen them on multiple trucks and they are extremely poorly made. get on the saleen closeout deal going on right now... will get you all you need for a hell of a deal..

05-19-2008, 12:02 PM	#3
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,600	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs Unless you know the exact height and spring rate of the springs, I'd stay far away. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

05-19-2008, 01:26 PM	#4
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 5,627	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs Yeah you get what you pay for. Just keep saving you will get there sooner or later __________________ 2006 CD Silver ZX3 FRPP Suspension, FS Cool-Flo Intake, FS Strut Tower Bar, 22mm Steeda Rear Sway Bar, 17" Konig Holes.

05-19-2008, 05:29 PM	#5
IndigoZX406 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 39	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs Ok, thats what I figured. It would really suck to think I'm saving money buying $60 springs and have them blow out or something a month or two down the road.. Thanks __________________ 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 Mods: Speedhut gauges, Stealth CAI

05-19-2008, 06:43 PM	#6
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 5,627	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs Yeah you are better off just to wait until you have all the money __________________ 2006 CD Silver ZX3 FRPP Suspension, FS Cool-Flo Intake, FS Strut Tower Bar, 22mm Steeda Rear Sway Bar, 17" Konig Holes.

05-19-2008, 09:05 PM	#7
djjerme TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 146	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs Not sure if anyone has seen these before: http://www.zxtuner.com/product.sc?ca...&productId=140 I have bought stuff from these guys before, and they seem pretty knowledgable and on the up and up. I am thinking of giving their springs a try... __________________ 2002 ZX3 Wrecked twice (almost a total the second time) eBay SPEC 4-1 header eBay SPEC short shifter (yep, I did snap the bottom pivot off early on..) Vortech tuner kit w/ 36lb injectors Tein springs No tune to speak, so the car won't idle or drive above 3000 RPM...hurray. Check out my other hobby: http://www.hot96.net Or just check out iTunes under Radio, catagory dance.. yes I am always broke.

05-20-2008, 10:21 AM	#8
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 5,627	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs When it comes to suspension parts you don't want to go cheap. __________________ 2006 CD Silver ZX3 FRPP Suspension, FS Cool-Flo Intake, FS Strut Tower Bar, 22mm Steeda Rear Sway Bar, 17" Konig Holes.

05-29-2008, 03:06 AM	#10
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,979	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs We have a deal on E-bay as well for the Vogtland Springs.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT &viewitem=&item=170170562388&rd=1 these are very good springs made in Germany... __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2cars.com Vehicles: 2005 ST Turbo, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2008 MazdaSpeed 3 Race Car (coming soon), Currently Driving: MazdaSpeed 6

05-29-2008, 04:39 AM	#11
Bparks717 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida, Palm Coast Posts: 391	Re: Ebay Lowering Springs aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh run!!! best advice for ebay stuff __________________ 80 Firebird=sold (sadly) 89 240sx= project 02 focus zts= automatic (TRADED IN THANK GOODNESS) 00 Focus ZX3= euro sex beast in production I live to praise my lord father Christ

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