Great video. I have a mk1 1.8 and would like the rear suspension changed (excluding the sway bar and the bar the wheel attaches too). 2 garages have said no to doing it as they reckon the bars will need cutting off making it too big a job for them. After doing yours, do you think they are right or maybe they just don't want to take it on?
You’ll most likely be running into a lot of corroded bolts that’ll probably need cutting off. Shouldn’t be a huge issue it’s just a bit fiddly. It might be they don’t want the work as it may run into other stuff if it’s a bit corroded - ie other bits snapping off they didn’t quote for etc. Best bet I would guess would be to take it to some smaller independent garages if there’s any in your area? Or anywhere slightly more geared towards classic motors etc. Tricky to find though sorry I can’t be of more help!
It’s all bolted together to the other arms and the shock absorber. It’ll drop down a bit more than usual when it’s in the air but won’t pop out fully unless the bolt near the wheel is disconnected. I found it a right pain to do!
Thank you. I was hammering away now understanding why it isn’t coming out. I couldn’t see those two bolts
Great video. I have a mk1 1.8 and would like the rear suspension changed (excluding the sway bar and the bar the wheel attaches too). 2 garages have said no to doing it as they reckon the bars will need cutting off making it too big a job for them.
After doing yours, do you think they are right or maybe they just don't want to take it on?
You’ll most likely be running into a lot of corroded bolts that’ll probably need cutting off. Shouldn’t be a huge issue it’s just a bit fiddly. It might be they don’t want the work as it may run into other stuff if it’s a bit corroded - ie other bits snapping off they didn’t quote for etc. Best bet I would guess would be to take it to some smaller independent garages if there’s any in your area? Or anywhere slightly more geared towards classic motors etc. Tricky to find though sorry I can’t be of more help!
What keeps the springs from just pushing the swing arms fully down ?
It’s all bolted together to the other arms and the shock absorber. It’ll drop down a bit more than usual when it’s in the air but won’t pop out fully unless the bolt near the wheel is disconnected. I found it a right pain to do!
john cena
@@st170restoration I did that job and yes was pain, but ultimately went back together.
Good job
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Hey man, is this a mk4?
Hi this one is a mk1 Focus 👍