06 to 05 conversion

eddiebrock71 · Feb 23, 2007

I have read the suspension thread, and is seems that:
05 and 06 have the same control arms, but different spindles.
05 and 06 have the same brakes.
05 and 06 have the same calipers.

If this information is correct I could convert to a 2005 suspension, by purchasing springs, shocks & struts, and the 2005 spindles.

Anyone with experience in this area or knowledge of the focus part numbers, what would I need, if anything else to convert my suspension?

All information is greatly appreciated.
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edmhatch · Feb 24, 2007

good idea but id rather just buy 06+ suspension......

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eddiebrock71 · Feb 24, 2007

I wanted to do that, but since I do not like the 1.2 front drop of the eibach, and the same drop for the frpp suspension, the only two choices for the 2006 right now. I am very upset that a 18 month old edition of a car only has two real lowering options. That sucks. 2005 = spax, intrax, h&r, steeda, tein, koni, bilstein, tokico, and the list goes on. It is so much more options to lower.
Right now 2006 kits are supposedly in development. really how hard can it be to use the same technology and put it in a litter fatter shock or strut, or even a redesigned spring. I do not like the pro kit drop, I like a little rake. FRPP does the same as Eibach, and you can get the whole package with struts for around $350. Personally i want a 1.5 f/r drop or 2.o f/r drop.

My favorite spring rates are those of Steeda, and they do not have them for the 2006.

Klondike · Feb 24, 2007

according to fords site, the frpp springs n struts drop the car 1.5 inches, look at focusins car thread, his has a nice stance to it

Duffman355 · Feb 24, 2007

I like my pro kit. Most people say they can't believe it is only a 1.5 inch drop

eddiebrock71 · Feb 24, 2007

Yeah that does not look like a pro kit. Well the pics I saw of a Steeda drop, gave a slight rake to the back. 1.5 front and rear. Logically if the FRPP did 1.5 front and 1.5 rear, the rear should be a little higher, because it has a little more wheel gap. Even the sportlines have a larger drop in the rear to level the wheel gap.

Klondike · Feb 24, 2007

so you want the back droppe dmore then the front, as do i but the only option is the pro kit like duffman has, which looks kick ass btw

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