This has probably already been asked but has anyone put on the svt suspension kit on a stock focus. I have an 01 ZX3 and i was looking to convert to the SVT suspenision. The reason for this is because i want to have better handling but i cant go to low due to the winters here in michigan. What tools are needed and how hard is it to do yourself? Is is possible to do on jackstands or do i need a lift for this job. Thanks
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This has probably already been asked but has anyone put on the svt suspension kit on a stock focus. I have an 01 ZX3 and i was looking to convert to the SVT suspenision. The reason for this is because i want to have better handling but i cant go to low due to the winters here in michigan. What tools are needed and how hard is it to do yourself? Is is possible to do on jackstands or do i need a lift for this job. Thanks
The SVT suspension kits provide great bang for the buck. The rears are very easy to install. It takes more time to pull out the rear interior panels and replace them than the shock and spring install. The fronts are only a little more complicated. Spring compressors are needed to install the springs onto the shocks as they rarely come from the supplier assembled. It can be done on jack stands safely. A good long handled hydraulic jack along with some air tools makes things a lot easier but is not required. Instructions are posted on this site as well as at Focus Hacks.
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btw the svt kit only droms .5 inch
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USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!!! Theres sooo many threads and good information about the svt suspension put on a stock zx3... Need any help let me know
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thanks for alll the info
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I'm planning on doing the same exact thing. I made a thread about this in the Technical Forum, if you'd like more details. Be aware that you will need to have an alignment done with SVT specs (instead of ZX3) after the installation.
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I just did on for my wife's car, nice firm ride, stays flat in the corners. With good tires I pulled enough lateral g's to make the cd player skip. I had a Ford place put it on to try to keep some resale value--nobody wants to by some "kids" tuner no matter how much of a car guy you are. I've put about 400 miles on it and love it. Glad I didn't go stupid low or firm.
'03 ZX3 for the euro wife, 380hp '64 Falcon Sprint for me
'03 ZX3 for the euro wife, 380hp '64 Falcon Sprint for me
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