Focus mk1 ball joint and spark plug questions

[Trixter]

 

[Matt82]

the ball joint depends on quite a few things, mainly do you have enough tools

 

[Janesy B]

Slightly inflated prices there.

Part: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6e36cc57

If you don't have the tools, find a local garage that will let you supply the part. You'll need to get the front of the car off the ground and a way of grinding off the rivets from the original ball joint. It might be that Ford quoted to replace the entire arm.

As for plugs, I've always used Ford ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genui...307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c240bd44b

Personally I would just get a pair of Lemforder lower arms from ECP (£150 for the pair) along with a set of ARB bushes and you wouldn't have to worry about the front suspension for a long while.

 

[Matt82]

exactly that, why fuss with tools and ball joints if you can get good arms for cheap

 

[robj20]

NGK plugs are £2 each for the SE engine and about £3.50 for the E engine.

 

[Galaxy]

In theory it's a simple job to replace the lower control arm, in practice the lower pinch bolt is an absolute pain to knock out. Provided you have the tools e.g T50 bit, breaker bar and huge arms.

 

[Trixter]

 

[Galaxy]

http://forums.focaljet.com/threads/606388-How-To-Extensive-Suspension-Overhaul-(Front-and-Rear)

That's the most comprehensive tutorial about front and rear Focus suspension.

 

[jon.bda]

Why not just replace the boots on the balljoints if the balljoint itself is fine?

 

[bitslice]

(link)

That's the most comprehensive tutorial about front and rear Focus suspension.

The link is correct, they just drop you back at the home page if not a member

try
http://forums.focaljet.com/forum189/

then click the second sticky post.
Sticky: How To - Extensive Suspension Overhaul (Front and Rear)

 

[Trixter]