DIY New Lowering Springs & Shock Absorbers - Ford Focus Mk1

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Lowering Springs and Shock absorbers for a Ford Focus Mk1. This is a DIY video on how to lower a Focus and do it at home in a garage. I show you how I lowered my car in my garage with a handful of attainable tools. I hope this helps you out.
Link to the parts I installed:
www.ebay.com.au/itm/153459872650
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Disclaimer: The procedures in this video are not intended to be a definitive guide to car repairs, but a display of techniques that worked for me. All vehicle repairs are different, and what worked for me may not be suitable for your own projects. This video is made to entertain and guide you in your car journey. I hope you’ve learnt something new like I have by watching this video. Please note however that you are solely responsible for trying the techniques displayed. Please follow proper safety practices and understand that this channel is not responsible for any damage caused to you or your property when following along with the channel’s content in an instructional manner.

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@janosfazekas992 2 года назад

I am shocked to see how easy is to change the shock absorber. Very well explained, and thanks for you time making that video, we look forwards for the next video.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

@peterkmotorka8836 Год назад

5:17 better spiders than rust 😃 Greetings from Slovakia

@Horus_Works Год назад

I don't like the spiders here - they can kill you 😅

@malcolmgray.5913 Год назад

Came back to watch since a cut down t+e internal spring compressor wasn’t going to work getting my tlrear spring out. This is the best diy mk1 focus channel because you cover everything and film it clearly. Glad I don’t need to loosen the lower arm bolt since they adjust toe. I have the KYB SM5206 rear shock mounting kit. Costed me $82 USD for a set of two, shipped with two motorcraft FL400s oil filters in the order. Legend!

@Horus_Works Год назад

Nice one mate, and thanks for your support as always. Looks like an excellent deal for the shock mount kit! 👍

@haterademedia6088 Год назад

I’d say this is the most informative video for this platform. Thanks.

@Horus_Works Год назад

Wow, thank you mate - it's an honor to see that.

@lyndellfazekas1839 2 года назад

Really loving this great little car and all the great work you are doing to it. Keep the coming!

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@matthewmoore661 Год назад

I’m restoring a ZX3 2002. I’m sure I’ll be viewing these vlogs often. Thanks for your time. I’m going 15” rims though for better acceleration.

@Horus_Works Год назад

Hey Matthew, I'm glad you've found this channel mate - I hope the videos come in handy! Best of luck on your resto, I love that these Mk1s are starting to get restored now. Excellent driver's cars. The 15" wheels are a good call probably - they will also give you better ride quality I'd imagine.

@darkwlado 2 года назад

Great video as always! Thanks! I am restoring my Focus mk1 facelift 1.8 diesel and I really appreciate your videos that sometimes help me to better plan my job (as long as it's not motor related). I did this job for the front (replacing also the knuckles, the bushings and control arms as everything was dead) and I plan to do the same at the rear, so your video got the perfect timing! ;) That's true that you're "lucky" as it seems to rust not that much in Australia, but as my fellow from Norway, here in France, they rust as hell and it requires to be inventive to disassemble all that (and we are great consumers of WD40) :( Good job, clear explanations, please keep going, it's much appreciated! Cheers!

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

So good to see that the videos are being used!! I appreciate your good comments and sorry to hear about all the rust! We have bad rust here near the ocean as well, but I don't live too close to the ocean so I guess I'm lucky. I'll have more vids on the Focus soon 😀👍

@rctankchannelone7558 2 года назад

Another great vid mate 👍 you know you can set the rear ride height by loosening the up and lower arms, lowering the car/lifting the arms and then re tightening while compressed 👍

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Wow thanks for the tip! I did not know that!...

@marco4502 Год назад

many thanks. i,ve the ford focus mk1 station wagon. next week i change the rear control arms . congratulations for the channel.

@Horus_Works Год назад

Thank you for saying so Marco, I appreciate you watching. Best of luck next week with the rear control arms! 💪

@Swanston33 2 года назад

Another top video mate. Love the look of your car. I've got bilstein shocks and springs on my 1.6 estate. Such a great mod to do. Best wishes from the UK

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate, I appreciate that. I'm really happy with the ride height now. Great mod too, I was worried about ruining the already great handling of the Focus, but it's even better now.

@aphex14 2 года назад

Excellent write up! We have an '02 SVT Focus , with a JSC, that is just waiting on a suspension install, right after I finish our AE86.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Nice one! I wonder if the Focus or 86 would win a handling battle once you're done...

@aphex14 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works That would be a great subject on our local track, great suggestion!

@FoCuSonWaR 10 месяцев назад

on my to do list right now, new springs and shocks front, just shocks on the back . bit rusted bolts so will be bit hard to take off. thanks again for you video's it's a realy good guide. Chears from Belgium

@Horus_Works 10 месяцев назад

Most welcome my friend, it's good to see that the video helps people and I appreciate you commenting. Best of luck with the rusty bolts! 👍

@fullfya9684 2 года назад

Excellent video! Perfect height! Thanks for showing all the minimus details. I recently did this job and I had the same feeling when I forgot the abs sensor bracket and when I put the car on the ground and nothing changed! It really happens! I think you forgot to pump the absorbers 5 to 10 times before installing them.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks for the great comment! Yeah I didn't know that you needed to pump the shocks before installation so it's great that you shared that with everyone to follow. Happy to say that the ride height is settled and sits nice now - but yes that first moment when you put the car down - haha!

@mirceaisaila1454 2 года назад

Nice video! I have a "bad history" with KYB (I changed the front shocks and springs and I gained 5 cm in ride height). But your Focus looks beautiful after doing this upgrade.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thank you mate, I appreciate it. Let's see how long the KYBs last ;)

@LincolnRobinson Год назад

Like your logic with KYB, I made a similar decision with the ST170 and stuck with Monroe. Nice vid!

@Horus_Works Год назад

Thanks mate, 1 year later and no complaints 😀

@LincolnRobinson Год назад

@@Horus_Works I also replaced the OE springs with Eibachs. I’m not convinced.

@sharanpreetsingh1720 2 года назад

Thanks sir

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Welcome :)

@rkkrkk1381 Год назад

RKK , Fala Meu Carro Ford Fucos que Vídeo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Parabéns

@rkkrkk1381 Год назад

BOA NOITE..... RU-vid

@Horus_Works Год назад

Fico feliz em ver que você gostou do vídeo meu amigo 😀👍

@aurelsima298 Год назад

Hello, nice vid.,with changing valve seals on the car for focus mk1 have a video?, with thanks. Aurel

@javilin197 2 года назад

Fantástico como siempre. Para cuando una reparación de los faros delanteros ?

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

¡Gracias, agradezco su apoyo! Planeo hacer un video de los faros delanteros una vez que comience a trabajar en el exterior del automóvil.

@garyrussell1749 2 года назад

The type of spring compressor you used would be fine for using the shock absorber to help compress the spring but I would not do it myself ,other designs of spring compressor would require removing the shock assembly as complete unit and dismantling off the car .a good job none the less.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks as always mate.

@theodorosdeligioridis9655 2 года назад

I admire your passion for the beloved mk1,i've watched all of your videos!but i would like to inform you that your shocks won't last 6months..and tht is because these kyb shocks are not designed for lowering..these are gonna be working always closed on their length..try the bilstein b8,excellent choice and they are top quality and they hold a lot of punishments..cheers from Greece!!keep up the good work

@rctankchannelone7558 2 года назад

They work fine in my st170 and that's lowered from the factory 👍

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks for your comment Theodoros, yes these are really great cars, I like mine a lot. While most people go for Honda Civics or Golfs when it comes to playing with a cheap small car, the Focus is much better handling than either of those, and it has also proven to be very reliable if maintained correctly - it's almost a secret which is a shame. They need more recognition. I appreciate your advice by the way, thank you. Let's see how the KYBs go, I will make sure to let everyone know if they fail on this car. If they do I will try Bilstein like you suggested :) Thank you.

@leona89909 Год назад

Hi do you have a chart with all the torque specs for.the mk1 as i cant find any online? Thanks

@TheSebas83 Месяц назад

Hi mate, i have a black 1.8 petrol focus and i have changed the front and rear shok absorbers KYB with normal springs and the ride is stiff compared to the original one i had before, really rubbish in the city where the roads are bad, but outside city is nice to drive.

@Horus_Works Месяц назад

That's interesting, thanks for your comment. The springs do most of the work, so I wonder if the sprig rate is higher in your new springs.

@quotagious 2 года назад

I took the struts off as one and put them back on as one , But you probably did it as you was taught and I did as I was taught , But still a good video

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks David, yeah there's a number of ways to do it. I just showed what worked for me.

@quotagious 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works I don't have the 2 separate spring compressors like yours I have the horse shoe type and one compression bolt , I like the way you actually put your compressors on to the strut it's self made it look safer as well I will try mine in a similar way next time and see if it will work with my type , : - )

@zigman1976 2 года назад

At the end I noticed the Z rated tires. Nice. My focus has 205/50r16 tires. I wonder why? Stickers in the frame shows they are stock.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Here the 2.0 Zetec came with 17" tyres much like the ST170 🙂

@andrewh6034 2 года назад

Hi from Brisbane. Great video . I have a 2014 Focus with the King lowering springs and mine is also lower at the rear than the front going by the distance from the tyre to the guard. Are they Dragon sport tyres? How do you like them? Cheers.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Hey Andrew, hope all is well up in Brissie. I got them about a year ago from Jax tyres. They are pretty good, but I'll be going back to Michelin Pilots when they are done. I think the Pilots are the best tyres available right now.

@andrewh6034 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works Thanks. That’s good to know. Just the Pilot Sport 4? Really enjoy your channel. Great to watch some Australian Focus/car content. 🙂

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

@AndrewH 60 yeah the PS4 tyres are fantastic. Glad to see you're enjoying the content - I appreciate your support mate 👍

@hrynto.edwin100 Год назад

very good video! I own mk1 focus and I love it! I wonder where you can get all the suspension parts in Australia? Does it available somewhere online? and how much will it cost? cheers mate!

@Horus_Works Год назад

Hey Edwin thanks for your comment and your support. Here is a link to where I bought the suspension kit from: www.ebay.com.au/itm/153459872650 👍

@hrynto.edwin100 Год назад

@@Horus_Works thanks mate, I might buy one for mine.. 👍🏽

@Horus_Works Год назад

@Haryanto, Edwin Do it mate - the ride is better/sportier. Also combine it with the rear spacers and your stance will be 👌👌 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QyTExFjXArk.html

@brucetseng170 Год назад

a quick question did you replace your front strut mount? when you order the full suspension kit does it come with new strut mount? thanks

@Horus_Works Год назад

Hi Bruce, I did replace the strut mounts, only because I wasn't sure how old they were and what condition I'd find them in once I took the old struts out. But I had to order them separately - they did not come with the new struts.

@Andrew-kc3nv Год назад

Hi ya, great video, are KYB shocks good with lowered cars as I've lowered my VW polo 6r and looking for a good shock . 👍

@Horus_Works Год назад

Hey Andrew, KYB are an excellent brand that a lot of car manufacturers use from factory, including the exotics. I can confirm that the ones I used are still perfect after 1 year of fairly spirited driving. Having said that, if your springs are super stiff, you may want to go with something like Bilstein or Koni. Best of luck and let us know what you decided to do.

@Andrew-kc3nv Год назад

Thanks for your help, I'll let you know.

@Andrew-kc3nv 10 месяцев назад

Hi, well after 3 months waiting for my koni Str-t shocks to arrive, I cancelled my order. In the end I went with the kyb excel G and K-flex springs -ok the stance is higher, but where I live in the UK the roads are bad. Anyway, great videos. Thank you.

@Boss260- 2 года назад

Hi, mate great vid. If you are interested in supercharging your mustang I have a manifold w/ intercooler for sale in Vic. Let me know.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks mate, interesting... have just replied via message.

@user-sj2yv4oc6y 2 года назад

Welcome, thank you for your information. I have a question, please. When the air conditioner is running, sometimes it gets cold, sometimes it gives off hot air, and sometimes the rev counter goes up more than required,,, Do you have any exact information?? And thank you very much.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

I'm sorry I don't have any exact information on this problem, but the first thing you should check is your refrigerant gas. If your gas supply is good, make sure your air condenser is not faulty. After many years of use, it's not uncommon for the air condenser to break. I hope this helps you get started...

@user-sj2yv4oc6y 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works thank you very much.

@originalGFLEX 2 года назад

Great idea if you live in a country where there are no speed bumps and roads as flat as a pool table.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks, I would definitely say that the ride is firmer, but not as firm as a bespoke set of coil overs.

@bauc 2 года назад

Man, great videos, as a owner of MK1 I love all of your work but I must ask, why....why haven't you polished the headlights yet? Those yellow looking desease like headlights just do a injustice to the car.

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

😅 Thanks for noticing Andrea - I will fix it, promise. I just have been working on other things first 😊

@MaxwolfKoolick 2 года назад

Do they make the same parts for sedan models? Lx specifically

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Yes they do.

@wagnerhenriquedeoliveira2921 4 месяца назад

Uma.perguntanessas molas são as mesmas mudando somente a cor ou elas são de alta performance

@Horus_Works 4 месяца назад

The lowering springs I installed are a little bit stiffer then the factory Ford springs. After using these springs for 2 years, I can say that the front springs are perfect. The rear suspension springs could be a little bit stiffer however. Thanks for watching

@marty3469 2 года назад

Hi mate, I'm half way thru doing my suspension, I've bought the KYB AGX adjustable shocks from USA. They weren't much more money than the regular KYB sport set, also bought lowering springs from USA which claim to be 30% up over stock and 1in front, 1.8in rear drop . Doing the rears tomorrow and will also replace the sway pin bushes with RS ones I've had for a while. 1 thing Ii for differently is I built the strut on the bench compete so it's a simple line up the top 3 bolts and then fit into the stub, and left the brakes on. On the tuning side of things are you going to tweak the motor, headers and exhaust at all ? I'll be doing the cam belt on mine soon (130k kms on original belt) so I'm planning on adj pulleys and maybe mild cams while there. Great video btw 👍

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Thanks Marty, great to see you lavishing time onto your MK1 - well worth the trouble keeping the suspension in good shape - these things steer so well... I've been contemplating tuning options, and I'm kind of at a point where I'm either going to go all out (forced induction?) or don't bother at all as the n/a gains seem to be very minimal from what I've researched. If I stay n/a I'm not that fussed as I think in traffic these things are a hoot as-is, very fun to drive. Now I just have to decide on whether my Mk1 will be a bigger project or I keep it as a fun runabout. P.S. FS Werks in the States tell me that their Mk1 turbo kits will be back in stock by August the latest ;)

@marty3469 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works A turbo would be fun but then would it be worth the hassle with unforseen problems later on. I'll keep the turbo zetec to my toy project Escort mk1. I'll give heads up that installing st170 headers with decent flowing zorst will unleash about 15bhp along with a better flowing alloy intake manifold (USA, Ford Motorsport) and if you dare, run a 65mm throttle body you'll be near 155bhp . Nearing ST170 territory.. If your lucky to find a Jackson Racing supercharger kit which was available aftermarket in USA, mine came off a wagon , could be another option.. There's a book(you might have already) by Richard Holdener on tuning focus zetec motor, very indepth info, even showed a few bhp just by fitting a reduction drive kit ..! Anyways, I'm back under the car finishing off the rears and writing a list of stuff to get for the next round.. 😎👍

@Laci_G 2 года назад

A videód után én is cserélek hátsó gátlókat. KYB-t rendeltem😁😁😉

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Jó látni, hogy hasznos vagyok 😁

@Laci_G 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works Be is kerültek a KYB hátsó gátlók. 🙂

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

@Laci G. hamarosan megérkeznek 😀

@danilobenitez142 Год назад

Dang mate so lucky you guys don't have rust 😂

@Horus_Works Год назад

Yes not much rust here, plenty of floods, bushfires and killer spiders though 😅

@danilobenitez142 Год назад

@@Horus_Works idk which one worst 😂

@Horus_Works Год назад

@Danilo Benitez rust won't kill you 😅

@tauntonlad 2 года назад

Can anyone tell me what shocks and springs to get for a mk 2 focus please

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

Many options to chose from really - depends on what you're after. I wanted a slightly firmer ride than factory, and so I went with KYB shocks (a lot of car makers use KYB from factory) and stiffer/sportier springs - any good spring brand will do - H&R, Bilstein, Eibach, King Springs, etc

@tauntonlad 2 года назад

@@Horus_Works Thank you I'll see what's about 👍

@MrRudyBar Год назад

I love the video however I found the the background music quite annoying . Specifically the bass . That constant thumping in the background made this hard to take .

@Horus_Works Год назад

Thanks for the tip I'll keep it in mind

@not1c3d 2 года назад

Is it -3cm or 4cm?

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

-4cm 👍

@jamesspicer2008 2 года назад

Why did you put the top on first?? Why not put top hat onto strut first, then put whole strut in place!! You are doing it the hard way

@Horus_Works 2 года назад

I've found it much easier to put the top hat though the mounting hole first, without the strut bar filling the hole as well, and weighing it down. Tried both ways - but this worked best for me 👍