Dropped the focus... now the problems start! - Focaljet

**pdxfocus** · 07-05-2008, 11:21 PM

So I dropped my 07 focus... didint do the shocks and struts and now my car makes a crunch sound when you turn the wheel... I think its my cv joint...

if its not one thing its the other... Does anyone have any input to what it might be? Thx!

**cjmartinyzx3** · 07-06-2008, 12:14 AM

i dont think its the CV shaft. i think its the strut mount.

**lapp** · 07-06-2008, 12:48 AM

yeah what he said.. how many miles are on it? when you drop your car you really should upgrade the struts and dampers

**ladybug04** · 07-06-2008, 01:21 AM

1 thing, you probably need new strut bearings, or a spring isnt fully seated into the perch, easy mistake to make.

**Focus2K7** · 07-06-2008, 02:26 AM

i also have a 07 focus that i dropped and left the stock shocks and struts. it felt fine for awhile and makes no odd noises. 17k miles and its getting sloppy though. but i would agree to make sure the springs are seated correctly, and you didn't by chance forget to put the spring insolators back in did you?

**MichaelXi** · 07-06-2008, 03:02 AM

You guys need to Quit Dropping Your cars!
Set them Down GENTLY!!!

**jinstall** · 07-06-2008, 03:41 AM

/\/\/\/\ Exactly. Try checcking the springs and strut bearings.

**ladybug04** · 07-06-2008, 02:08 PM

drop it like its hot!
lol but seriously i bet its just the spring not bein seated properly, or the FSB hits something on the subframe!

bryan

**hommie** · 07-09-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focus2K7

i also have a 07 focus that i dropped and left the stock shocks and struts. it felt fine for awhile and makes no odd noises. 17k miles and its getting sloppy though. but i would agree to make sure the springs are seated correctly, and you didn't by chance forget to put the spring insolators back in did you?

There reason it is sloppy is because you are still rolling on the stock dampers. You should never lower a car and use stock dampers. Unless it is a really small drop like 1" or less.

**bri** · 07-09-2008, 07:23 PM

what springs are you guys uesing

**ladybug04** · 07-09-2008, 11:07 PM

yeah pdx, grab some koni yellows

**hEaT** · 07-10-2008, 08:47 AM

You'll probably need the conversion kit from Massive to do the fronts since the 06+ suspension is different if you do Konis. The spring will be different for the front as well. It may be better to grab some Tokico's.

**hommie** · 07-10-2008, 09:18 AM

You could use the Ford Racing Dampers which work really well for the street. However if you plan on doing some hard cornering then I would go with the Tokico's. I have noticed that my Ford Racing Dampers are a little soft for hard cornering.

**ladybug04** · 07-10-2008, 10:10 AM

what springs you got pdx? if they are anything stiffer then teh svt suspension, id go with the tokicos.

or the conversion

07-05-2008, 11:21 PM	#1
pdxfocus TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216	Dropped the focus... now the problems start! So I dropped my 07 focus... didint do the shocks and struts and now my car makes a crunch sound when you turn the wheel... I think its my cv joint... if its not one thing its the other... Does anyone have any input to what it might be? Thx! __________________ 2007 Red Focus ZX3 (Gone) 2006 Aspen White Subaru WRX STi :) Still working on modding it. Tuned by PRE. 365 HP 350 Tourqe Go to http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3006197 RED ARMY

07-06-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
cjmartinyzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marysville, MI Posts: 3,119	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! i dont think its the CV shaft. i think its the strut mount. __________________ Proud member of the 140k+ mile club 2001 zx3 crower stg3 cams/FC race header/2.5in exhaust/intake/tune/all poly mounts/H&R sport springs/KYB AGX dampers/SVT RSB/CM stg3 clutch/CM lightweight flywheel/Torsen T2 LSD/SVT front and rear bumper/SVT grill and headlights Waiting to build my SVT block for more powah!!

07-06-2008, 12:48 AM	#3
lapp TEAM Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ventura County California Posts: 1,117	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! yeah what he said.. how many miles are on it? when you drop your car you really should upgrade the struts and dampers __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series

07-06-2008, 02:26 AM	#5
Focus2K7 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! i also have a 07 focus that i dropped and left the stock shocks and struts. it felt fine for awhile and makes no odd noises. 17k miles and its getting sloppy though. but i would agree to make sure the springs are seated correctly, and you didn't by chance forget to put the spring insolators back in did you?

07-06-2008, 03:02 AM	#6
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! You guys need to Quit Dropping Your cars! Set them Down GENTLY!!!

07-06-2008, 03:41 AM	#7
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manassas/Ft Belvoir VA Posts: 12,968	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! /\/\/\/\ Exactly. Try checcking the springs and strut bearings.

07-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#10
bri Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,182	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! what springs are you guys uesing __________________ Viva La Squirt We’ll miss you Old Man

07-10-2008, 08:47 AM	#12
hEaT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,600	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! You'll probably need the conversion kit from Massive to do the fronts since the 06+ suspension is different if you do Konis. The spring will be different for the front as well. It may be better to grab some Tokico's. __________________ 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

07-10-2008, 09:18 AM	#13
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 5,627	Re: Dropped the focus... now the problems start! You could use the Ford Racing Dampers which work really well for the street. However if you plan on doing some hard cornering then I would go with the Tokico's. I have noticed that my Ford Racing Dampers are a little soft for hard cornering. __________________ 2006 CD Silver ZX3 FRPP Suspension, FS Cool-Flo Intake, FS Strut Tower Bar, 22mm Steeda Rear Sway Bar, 17" Konig Holes.

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