Recently I ran over a rock, almost a foot off the ground, that was in the middle of the road. It was dark and i didnt see it until the last second. As a result i bent the rim, blew the wheel bearing, needed a new axle, alignment got set off and my strut blew.

So i got everything fixed but the strut because for some reason they didnt see that it was blown.

I have the Eibach pro-kit and I wasnt too fond of it to begin with. (the rear struts started squeeking after about 15k) Im thinking about either getting stock svt suspension or Bilstein monotubes so i never have to worry about bottoming out again. My only concern with the Bilstein kit is that it comes with the same springs that I have and I didnt think they were stiff enough for how low they drop the car to begin with.

My question is if I got the Bilstein kit would I notice a handling difference with the same springs but better monotube struts.? I feel like the better dampening of the monotube will compensate for the softer eibach spring but i dont want to regret buying them like i did my pro-kit.

I really dont want to buy twin tubes after this happening since I live in the sticks and something like this could happen again. I could care less about ride quality i just want to handle the best possible and I like the monotube design. Do you guys think the monotubes are worth it over the stock svt kit?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=Bilstein&model=B12+Pro-Kit&group=B12+Pro-Kit&partNum=46-181343&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Focus+SVT&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=

This is the kit I'm talking about. Does anyone know if they sell just the struts?

I found them alone without the springs if anyones interested. I think im going with these and keeping the eibach springs for now. I really think these are a lot better than any twin tube designs for the same price or more, I've read a lot of good things and it seems pointless to buy any twin tube design struts/shocks. I hope these mono tubes stiffen everything up more than the eibachs did

Does anyone have these on their focus???
Has anyone bought anything off this site?

Front
http://proamauto.com/i-10106313-bilstein-shocks-35-051411-36mm-monotube-strut-assembly.html

Rear
http://proamauto.com/i-10105177-bilstein-shocks-24-066662-46mm-monotube-shock-absorber.html

I found them alone without the springs if anyones interested. I think im going with these and keeping the eibach springs for now. I really think these are a lot better than any twin tube designs for the same price or more, I've read a lot of good things and it seems pointless to buy any twin tube design struts/shocks. I hope these mono tubes stiffen everything up more than the eibachs did

Does anyone have these on their focus???
Has anyone bought anything off this site?

Front
http://proamauto.com/i-10106313-bilstein-shocks-35-051411-36mm-monotube-strut-assembly.html

Rear
http://proamauto.com/i-10105177-bilstein-shocks-24-066662-46mm-monotube-shock-absorber.html
Seems like your sold on mono tubes.

For less money, Koni Strt's should match up with the Pro springs. If you're still unhappy with the pros switch them with some SVT springs and continue to use the Strt's. Bilsteins are top notch although the "8's" could be overkill. These are serious dampers meant for serious springs. The B6's (aka Heavy Duty) might be better as a daily driver. In either case the Bilstein's will probably last longer than your car will.

I messaged bilstein on fb in search of the struts/shocks themselves and this is what they refered me too. If these handle better than b6s i can sacrafice ride comfort

Wow those struts interest me.. the price isn't bad either.. I just am sketchy about the website, never heard of them before..also, how do you know which side is which for the front? Shouldn't they have two different part numbers like other struts?

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Wow those struts interest me.. the price isn't bad either.. I just am sketchy about the website, never heard of them before..also, how do you know which side is which for the front? Shouldn't they have two different part numbers like other struts?

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You can tell which strut goes on which side. Look at the tab where the strut goes into the spindle & the brake line/ sway bar end link tab.

You can tell which strut goes on which side. Look at the tab where the strut goes into the spindle & the brake line/ sway bar end link tab.

I thought the link provided was for one strut only? There for two?

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The shorter ones are for the front. The only reason I'm considering buying off that site is because i dont need the springs. Tire rack sells a kit with these struts and eibach springs http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=Bilstein&model=B12+Pro-Kit&group=B12+Pro-Kit&partNum=46-181343&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Focus+SVT&autoYear=2002&autoModClar=

I am oh so confused.

Simply put:

The first links shown show 1 front strut
and 2nd link shows rear shocks.

I understand that rear can be used on either side.

My question is.. for the first link, which side is that strut for? or are both included for that price?


Edit** I am talking about the proamauto links

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I am oh so confused.

Simply put:

The first links shown show 1 front strut
and 2nd link shows rear shocks.

I understand that rear can be used on either side.

My question is.. for the first link, which side is that strut for? or are both included for that price?= $337.42 for the pr of front struts.


Edit** I am talking about the proamauto links

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You'd have to call them.

Unless you are primarily concerned with having a lowered appearance, SVT shocks and springs all the way. With the money you saved, you can put on better front and rear swaybars. for under $600, the SVT kit and eibach swaybars F/R.

http://ecustomhitch.com/i-10102517-bilstein-shocks-35-051428-36mm-monotube-strut-assembly.html
Heres the front left. I dont know why i cant find it on the other site nor why its over $200 on this site. I think I'm just gunna message Tire Rack and see what they can do.

And I decided I dont want to raise the car an inch with the svt kid I'd rather lower it lol. Eventually im gunna get H&R race springs so these struts will work nicely

http://ecustomhitch.com/i-10102517-bilstein-shocks-35-051428-36mm-monotube-strut-assembly.html
Heres the front left. I dont know why i cant find it on the other site nor why its over $200 on this site. I think I'm just gunna message Tire Rack and see what they can do.

And I decided I dont want to raise the car an inch with the svt kid I'd rather lower it lol. Eventually im gunna get H&R race springs so these struts will work nicely

A very popular setup is H&R race springs w/ Koni yellow's. Which T/R has.

i know, i really want these though

I just called Tire Rack because they didnt answer me on facebook and they said they can't sell the struts and shocks separate nor can they order it. So I called ProAm and they said they dont have them in stock but can order them from Bilstein and it may take about 3 weeks. If anyone wants these i would call a Bilstein retailer unlike Tire Rack and give them the part number to special order bc it seems no one has them in stock.

I am oh so confused. Thats one of the issues w/ going w/ a non popular set up.
Confused, yeah I'd be to when you can't get a part. And just think if you had to replace 1 strut cause of acciendent or you say hit the curb or something.
Simply put:

The first links shown show 1 front strut
and 2nd link shows rear shocks.

I understand that rear can be used on either side.

My question is.. for the first link, which side is that strut for? or are both included for that price?


Edit** I am talking about the proamauto links

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>>>>>A very popular setup is H&R race springs w/ Koni yellow's. Which T/R has.<<<<<<<

I just called Tire Rack because they didnt answer me on facebook and they said they can't sell the struts and shocks separate nor can they order it. So I called ProAm and they said they dont have them in stock but can order them from Bilstein and it may take about 3 weeks. If anyone wants these i would call a Bilstein retailer unlike Tire Rack and give them the part number to special order bc it seems no one has them in stock.>>>>There you go<<<< Something to say about popular brands that work, huh.