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Focus RS Lowering springs Install Guide

Your Focus RS

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This page covers the US Focus RS.

Lower and flatter
Expert$380–$4104–5 hrs
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Why do it

Drops the car and cuts body roll.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • A cheap spring compressor can fail. Use a good one, or have a shop swap the springs.
  • Book an alignment before you start.

Steps

  1. Remove the cowl

    • Remove the front cowl to reach the struts.
    Watch this step (CJ Pony Parts, on a Focus RS) (1:22–3:22)

  2. Remove the front struts

    • Unbolt and pull out the struts.
    Watch this step (3:22–6:12)

  3. Swap the front springs

    • Compress and swap the springs.
    Watch this step (6:12–8:25)

  4. Refit the front struts

    • Refit the struts and cowl.
    Watch this step (8:25–12:47)

  5. Swap the rear springs

    • Drop the arm and swap the rear springs.
    Watch this step (12:47–15:07)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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