Just purchased a 2006 ZXW, I love the car and the way it drives/handles, except for the body roll during cornering. I read a review on edmunds.com about the car, and it stated this:
Although the four-wheel fully independent suspension allows for noticeable body roll while cornering, the Focus stays planted and inspires confidence. The steering system is surprisingly quick and responsive, always providing plenty of feedback from the road surface.
Can I get Ford parts that will reduce body roll (perhaps from the ST?) or should I look into the aftermarket sway bars I have seen listed on the FF forum?
Thanks, and I look forward to a long and happy drive with this car, it's great!
Sounds like better sway bars are in my future. I see a F/R package from Eibach that looks good for about two and a half bills. Any other suggestions will be appreciated.
The stress bars are fairly priced so with better sway bars it'll be alot better than how it is now, If the svt suspension fits its great for handling too!
My 2003 ztw wagon came with a rear sway bar. Check to see if your 2006 did. If not, it will help. Strut braces are almost useless on our cars, but the sways will help.
Also, I did eibach springs and shocks . lowered the car about an inch or so. All the stock focus parts fit in the front, but the rear shocks are unique to the wagon, as said above.
Thanks iminhell and viney, I found a set of Eibach 3588.320 front and rear sway bars with all the hardware and bushings on ebay for $149 including shipping. Helluva deal!!
Now I'll need to find someone in the Seattle/Tacoma area to install them, is there a link for recommended mechanics?
If you just look underneath the rear bumper you should be able to see it. Here is a picture of mine. I know it looks pretty bad but it is coming off this weekend for my rear suspension job and I will fix it up []
I'm not changing the sway bar. I am running low on funds for car parts and I'm just doing the more important things first and then extra fun stuff will have to wait until next summer. Since I had to get new end links for the sway bar the poly bushings were only like $10 more so I just decided to get them.
i did full poly in the rear of my car... that with coilovers = fun in the corners!
If you need help let us local boys know. im prob within 15 mins of you.
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