Great vid, good quality guys! Few things I noticed... -the hub nut and ball joint are not necessary to remove..though I guess it helps to wrestle the strut out of the lower control arm. Just the saw bar. -You can tell which part of the upper strut assembly faces in (towards the engine), its the side with the two 'nubs'. And the lower part has a single notch that fits in a notch as well. -The bolt on the lower strut area can be bolted through the opposite side, against a screwdriver or metal plate to spread the strut housing if you dont feel like 'hammering a wedge' up in there. I've done this on a few of my cars..about to do it on my FoST finally. So its good to see different ways others use to make it easier if the ways I've seen don't go so easily! Bought these exact springs for my '16...can't wait to experience better handling!
@@cptnscoob I did mine in my driveway. Jack and Jackstands. Just watch a few vids, pretty simple. Hardest part is compressing the factory springs. Most parts stores rent them cheap or free with a deposit.
@@dham99 Yes. Absolutely yes. The stock end links are designed to mate with the stock sway bar. Definitely should upgrade the end links with the sway bar.
I HAVE A FOCUS ST WITH SPACERS IN THE REAR WHEELS OF 25MM, I WANT TO PUT THESE SPRINGS, MY DOUBT IS: ARE THEY GOING TO STICK OR ROZE MY RIMS WITH THE BODY?
We had the same setup on this ST as well. We ran these H&R Sport Springs with 20mm spacers in front, and 25mm spacers in the rear on stock wheels. Our car had no rubbing on that setup. Check out the full wheel/tire/suspension set up here - www.stage3motorsports.com/Suspension-Brakes_c_4095.html
What is the front and rear drop on this car. It sits exactly how I'd want mine sitting. Been looking at springs too long now, trying to make the right decision.
Here is the suspension and braking section of our Focus ST build page. We went with H&R Sport lowering springs. Couldn't be happier with the amount of drop and handling characteristics they provided. - www.stage3motorsports.com/Suspension-Brakes_c_4095.html
Love the video! Do you need to worry about the stock dampers not lasting now that the car is lowered? I'm thinking of buying the same springs but the dampers needing to be replaced are my only concern. Thanks!
Our stock dampers didn't feel maxed out with the H&R springs, we never experienced them bottoming out or anything. I'd say just run the stockers until they do wear out and upgrade then :)
reminiz1 it actually is pretty easy. did mine and im not the most mechanically inclined. rear was easier than front. just make sure you have all the tool youll need.
You had way to many unnecessary steps. If you pull the cowl vent covers, you could pulle the cowl and the lower panel once the wiper arms are removed. No need to pull the tie rod or axle. Just the end link and brake line bracket. Good video though.
Great vid, good quality guys!
Few things I noticed...
-the hub nut and ball joint are not necessary to remove..though I guess it helps to wrestle the strut out of the lower control arm. Just the saw bar.
-You can tell which part of the upper strut assembly faces in (towards the engine), its the side with the two 'nubs'. And the lower part has a single notch that fits in a notch as well.
-The bolt on the lower strut area can be bolted through the opposite side, against a screwdriver or metal plate to spread the strut housing if you dont feel like 'hammering a wedge' up in there.
I've done this on a few of my cars..about to do it on my FoST finally. So its good to see different ways others use to make it easier if the ways I've seen don't go so easily!
Bought these exact springs for my '16...can't wait to experience better handling!
Also...is it advised to put in adjustable sway bar end links if you upgrade the sway bar?
Think this can be done using jack stands or do I need a lift?
@@cptnscoob I did mine in my driveway. Jack and Jackstands. Just watch a few vids, pretty simple. Hardest part is compressing the factory springs. Most parts stores rent them cheap or free with a deposit.
@@dham99 Adjustable sway bars ae advised if you lower the car. Reason being is to keep oem geometry of the sway bar.
@@dham99 Yes. Absolutely yes. The stock end links are designed to mate with the stock sway bar. Definitely should upgrade the end links with the sway bar.
This looks so easy but I know I’d take 3 days to do this 😂 all I can do mechanically is change oil and jump a battery😂
How low it drop it
Thanks a lot! Helped a lot with my install
Thanks for the feedback!
Im lowering my st diesel by 25 mm front and back aswell as 20mm spacers will it sit nice ? Or will it still sit high?
hows the ride compared to stock? Also, does is rub at all? Looks like it would...
Do you have to take every bump at a 45 degree angle?
How can we know all the torque of the screw？
Will these happen to fit my 2016 se? If not do you offer springs that fit mine?
I HAVE A FOCUS ST WITH SPACERS IN THE REAR WHEELS OF 25MM, I WANT TO PUT THESE SPRINGS, MY DOUBT IS: ARE THEY GOING TO STICK OR ROZE MY RIMS WITH THE BODY?
We had the same setup on this ST as well. We ran these H&R Sport Springs with 20mm spacers in front, and 25mm spacers in the rear on stock wheels. Our car had no rubbing on that setup.
Check out the full wheel/tire/suspension set up here - www.stage3motorsports.com/Suspension-Brakes_c_4095.html
@@stage3motorsports thank you so much
Awesome! Keep it up!
Did not see a single nut being torqued properly :\.
What is the front and rear drop on this car. It sits exactly how I'd want mine sitting. Been looking at springs too long now, trying to make the right decision.
Here is the suspension and braking section of our Focus ST build page. We went with H&R Sport lowering springs. Couldn't be happier with the amount of drop and handling characteristics they provided. - www.stage3motorsports.com/Suspension-Brakes_c_4095.html
Will these fit my 2015 Ford Focus Titanium?
unfortunately they don't
Love the video! Do you need to worry about the stock dampers not lasting now that the car is lowered? I'm thinking of buying the same springs but the dampers needing to be replaced are my only concern. Thanks!
Our stock dampers didn't feel maxed out with the H&R springs, we never experienced them bottoming out or anything. I'd say just run the stockers until they do wear out and upgrade then :)
What's the difference between a 13 and a 13.5 st
James Barker the way the springs sit. I was told by some guys on focus fanatics
Wow that looks way easy lol!!
reminiz1 it actually is pretty easy. did mine and im not the most mechanically inclined. rear was easier than front. just make sure you have all the tool youll need.
You had way to many unnecessary steps. If you pull the cowl vent covers, you could pulle the cowl and the lower panel once the wiper arms are removed. No need to pull the tie rod or axle. Just the end link and brake line bracket. Good video though.
Think this could be done entirely on jack stands?
Without a doubt. I just pulled the coilovers out of my car. Car was on 4 jack stands start to finish.