FOCUS ST VIBRATION/WOBBLE COMPLETELY FIXED USING ** GENUINE FORD ** DRIVESHAFTS.

FOCUS ST VIBRATION/WOBBLE COMPLETELY FIXED USING **GENUINE FORD ** DRIVESHAFTS.
In this video we finally after all this time get the mk2 focus st225 vibration/wobble fixed by matt lewis motorsport just outside of Birmingham.
Like the video if this has happened to your Focus ST!!!!
I have spent many months building this car and all the while been dealing with a savage vibration under acceleration.
To fix this we install genuine ford driveshafts, and new lower control arms that come ready fitted with new bushes and the ball joints. Shortly afterward we took the focus st for a test-drive to see if it had cured the problem.
Hope this helps you, let me know if you have suffered from similar issues in the comments.
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[@tracieoliver2307]

Just another note The Driveshafts on most fords have a floating circlip that snaps in to the gearbox so rotating the shaft will allow it to centralize with a slight jemmy out! Defo not a 7lb sledge hammer! I am very glad you sorted the vibration out as it will be such a pleasure to drive now! The lower arms do wear quite bad on these but again rule of a good mechanic attach arms whilst in the air and then torq up once full weight is on the suspension otherwise the bushes at the front of the arms will not be centralized! then once all done get a 4 wheel alignment done ! I am very pleased you sorted it out I am pleased for you!

[@daveingley366]

I’m buzzing for you! I still remember the feeling 3 years later when my vibration was gone lol. You can properly enjoy your ST now 🙂

[@A6_Official]

Mate I live about 5 minutes from Matt Lewis and i wouldn’t trust anybody else when it’s comes to the ST they found my problem straight away and fixed it! Can’t believe how close you was 💪🏻👌🏻

[@timjoyce343]

From your first video explaining the vibration I said driveshafts or wishbone bushes and I was proved right haha! Glad it’s all sorted now mate 😊

[@jarryddupreez2641]

Shot for the video my bud. Bought my ST 2 weeks ago and have had a shake at 20miles then it goes away and comes back at about 100+. Sending mine in tomorrow for driveshafts so hope that cures the vibration. Got OEM ones from rates ford "re engineered" ones. Im not running big power and will try take it easy in 1st and 2nd hopefully they last. According to the guys at dreamscience they rated the oem(even though they refurbished) over there S9 which they have on special at the moment. So fingers crossed. Thanks for the videos dude.

[@royevans4581]

Happy for you mate )) You have spent a lot of money on that ST to get it to where it is now, and now you can reap the reward of your money/ labour. It's a really nice car and I want to get mine up to that standard. I get a lot of my stuff from Matt Lewis btw, spark plugs, sensors, flywheel bolts etc. Been spot on. Highly recommended to anyone reading that needs a good supplier of bits and bobs for their ST's.

[@acmedia6487]

glad you got it fixed mate time to enjoy it keep up the got work mate and the car is looking really nice now

[@roybamford8698]

Nice to see he went in lubed up and not gone in dry lol 😂 glad your vibration is sorted 👍

[@GetSomeSunWithPaz]

I live close and Matt Lewis are thr best, they have done loads to my EO ST, remap, drive shaft, cylinder shims, air intake plus more.. always professional and friendly.. best in the mids

[@neelee566]

glad you've finally got it sorted george

[@mattj1566]

Best place you could taken it. Built my EO from the ground up. Amazing people who really know there stuff. Wish I'd have popped in to see you haha

[@markweston758]

Can i ask what was the rough price for replacing the shafts as mine is vibrating like mad under acceleration in 4th and 5th gear. Got to get it sorted doing my head in sat on 18inch bolas with bc racing coilovers pushing 340bhp. The joys of being a st owner but we all know we wouldn't change it the smile on your face is priceless.

[@birminghamrider7153]

Live quite close, matt lewis are the best around

[@monty6545]

vibration problems with driveshafts start when you lower the focus st/rs that have done 20/30 000 miles or so due to the tripod bearings wearing a groove in the cup. lowering changes the bearings angle in the cup so they catch the groove instead this is the vibration, it happened to me when i lowered mine at 48000 miles.

[@3rdtonefromthesun]

Nope, you can put new aftermarket ones on and they can wobble right away.

[@ross6865]

Hello , started getting a noise 40-50mph upwards like whistle front right drivers. Just had my brakes and clutch done . Needed purchase a gearbox due to it collapsing the garage now say the driveshaft have seized / wheel bearing . They showed me a video of it on ramp running and u can see it vibrating . Would i need do the same new driveshafts?

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

Good to meet you yesterday man, glad we finally sorted out your big vibratey boi..... Full send now 💪💪💪

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

@@tracktimevideos5164 we tend to stay toward the newer Fords but depending on what you need doing I'm sure we can help out 😁find us on Facebook @ Matt Lewis Motorsport

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

@@tracktimevideos5164 really depends upon your budget. Can replace the full engine. Have your block linered with Westwood forged steel liners and forged rods and pistons or even mk2 focus rs rods and pistons. (see my KZbin video 1000 BHP engine). You could have just the one liner replaced but this is highly uncommon practise and would cost more in labour and machining than a replacement engine. Like I said it's all about budget and end goals for the car 😁

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

@@tracktimevideos5164 you can pick up reasonable mile full engines for about £1200. That would be your best bet. Having just the block replaced will be a labour intense process and cost more than just havi g another engine fitted 😁

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

@@tracktimevideos5164 I believe the head setup is slightly different but swapping over a head onto another engine is a fairly short process compared to a Complete rebuild

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

@@tracktimevideos5164 sorry mate I thought you were suggesting just a standard bare block rebuilt with your currently internals. Yes built short block would suffice with a head swap form your old engine 😁

[@stainfordkalinda1625]

Nice finally you have it sorted out

[@GCMYT]

+stainford kalinda yes mate. Finally

[@alstom01474]

Hello mate , i've finally bought my dream car , a 2007 focus st in the power blue anyway it recently developed a bad vibration like yours so im looking for driveshafts and you commented in the video that you purchased recon ford shafts , firstly could you tell me the name of the supplier please and what was the cost difference against new shafts . It was your channel that im subscribed to that pushed me to buy one .... so glad i did ... the 5 cylinder sound does it for me .... keep up the good work mate

[@marvinroth263]

amazing workshop you where in these guys are knowing what they doing

[@GCMYT]

Plymouth mate

[@macca586]

Yeah boiii, now for some bare road trips 👌🏽

[@GCMYT]

+Cauley yeah boi!

[@jamiegladdy3160]

Nice one mate 👍 really glad you got it sorted now you have some fun in it 😉

[@GCMYT]

+Performancebluest ST_jay thanks mate. Yes can’t wait. Honestly. Tracking and coilovers this week.

[@jamiegladdy3160]

GCM THE PT nice one coil overs will make a massive difference to the handling

[@funnyjordan1994]

What’s the best springs to run on the oem driveshafts ?

[@kfztuningdhulficar9648]

Hello How much does the drive shaft cost and what is the quality? Thanks

[@qaza007qaza]

George just watched the Matt Lewis driveshaft vlog bit cheeky can I ask what you paid for both shafts and lower arms my local garage is looking at mine next week just so I have an idea cheers but asked garage to price up geniuine ford parts.Cheers George keep up the great vlogs

[@drone_7339]

Matt Lewis 10/10 ... use them for servicing .. upgrades on my ST

[@carlfoley5591]

yes finally you listened 😀 nice one mate

[@GCMYT]

+Carl Foley I did indeed :)

[@gazshearing9270]

I’ve used Matt Lewis lots of time and they are top guys

[@GCMYT]

+Gaz Shearing they are so nice. All of them.

[@ruston165]

Awesome m8. Get that foot down and enjoy.

[@Kastenwagon]

Ich schaue gerne deine Videos👍 Thx for Help 🚗💥💥

[@dangallier6024]

I live in tamworth mate, always use matt. Top guys

[@dangallier6024]

Meet up? Today?

[@truthseeker3394]

How much did they charge for the driveshafts and fitting

[@isoconfused8744]

Did you dicuss with Matt Lewis what can be done with it being lowered, as the internet says these drive shafts dont last long on lowered cars as the angles are changed and they wear fast.. any preventative options?

[@GCMYT]

+Iso Confused I did yes. They suggested not booting it In 1st or 2nd gear which makes sence. And I plan on increasing ride height with coils for reliability

[@iliangrekov]

Genuine shafts and after 6 months outer CV joint broke. The OEM are weak especially for tuned car and lowered suspension. Now I'm looking for some hd sport shafts

[@alstom01474]

Could you please tell me where you got your shafts from TIA

[@karlruditis5615]

Boom job done ✅ you doing any meets?

[@PetrusAlexander1]

where did you buy it? the original drive shafts?

[@mentaldan666]

Glad it's finally sorted. Next stop- coilovers! Then a decent 4 wheel alignment. Car will have Never felt as good. Lol

[@GCMYT]

+Daniel honestly can’t wait to film some B road bashing videos

[@gavbrown164]

So was it both drive shafts and wishbones ?

[@gianhet]

How much did it cost ?

[@kevingoldbey7401]

We're u get the green spot lights

[@danielgallagher5964]

Glad you sorted it. Any chance of a link for the genuine recon driveshafts?

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

Send our page (matt Lewis Motorsport) a message on Facebook and we can sort you out dudey 😁

[@lukeshaw6502]

Do you have a block mod or not?

[@Mo13488]

What size and name is this wheels?

[@69mawbs]

Hi how much were recon ford shafts I need driver side for ford kugar Kp15xkh I can't find one anywhere that will fit only got for part number but ford want £660 +vat

[@carswithsean7967]

Dude I know this an old video. I’ve been watching your vids on the vibration wobble and I know it was your driveshafts. But before I go spend some serious £s on genuine driveshafts is your vibration wobble in lower gears and worse at slightly lower revs as you accelerate through the gears? Just bought one and is a stage 2 but feels like it’s gonna shake to bits at certain rpm? Hope you see this and can help please dude. Other than that love my new st they are the nuts

[@GCMYT]

Either front lower arms. Shafts or engine mounts. Most likely shafts dude. Either way your not wasting money updating those bits. :)

[@carswithsean7967]

@@GCMYT legend mate thank you for the reply! That’s a massive help I’ll start with the shafts and get the other bits done anyway. I want to get the rs injectors and remap it again so definitely want the vibration gone before doing that. Thanks again for the reply and look forward to more vids of yours soon always a great watch.

[@domcastle1]

Good old rory! 😀

[@vincenthopgood8433]

Hoping this is what is wrong with mine it’s been driving me insane hopefully will cure my vibration

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Off there from Devon soon to get my Rs clutch fitted

[@GCMYT]

+Chris Baxter nice one. Cost me a tank and a half of fuel

[@deeze33dw]

Are they better than pumabuid 👀

[@maddoxgaming8310]

Any local lads that are near Wolv/Willenhall area and need ST driveshafts reconditioning give DriveShaft UK a ring they do a cracking recon on these shafts.

[@83Nipa83]

I buy from Dreamscience those S9 driveshafts. Reinforced and 5mm longer.

[@alanconnolly2777]

83Nipa83 dream science ones are mint ..good for 450bhp too

[@davecozzie1]

@@alanconnolly2777 i bought a pair of s9 shafts brandnew still in box lol not got round to fitting them yet

[@dominicfowles]

I Told you weeks ago hahahaha glad its sorted

[@thepleb6151]

Howmuch did this all come to buddyt? Having a simular issue with my Focus

[@GCMYT]

+The Pleb all garages vary mate. Contact them for a quote

[@BlackDeath2885]

Are the Drive shafts Uprated at all, Ive been told to use Volvo C30 T5 drive shafts they are good for over 400hp. My driver side needs doing it's driving me mad lol. It will get done on Monday by Bd Performance south wales getting the RS clutch fitted as well. Jan gonna get this block mod done.

[@He8MyHand]

Mines st3 and doesn’t have tinted lights

[@KingcopiLP]

i told you :D only oem Ford driveshafts will help :)

[@certifiedridez4430]

Nothing wrong with JR shafts I've never had a problem with them and they come with a good warranty and I couldn't really see much play in those bushes. Always best to use a lump hammer and chisel on the gearbox 🤦‍♂️

[@teem5642]

Has your issue been driveshafts only? Iv got a volvo c70 t5 which pretty much shares the same suspension and the vibration is annoying and keeps coming back after changing the right driveshaft

[@mouradamazigh4257]

Good

[@GCMYT]

+Mourad Amazigh 👌

[@DODIKKE]

I have data on st225 about 500nM twist. floods go hi ...

[@masterchief9971]

Were did u actually get the drive shafts from be nice to let ya followers know ect

[@GCMYT]

Master Chief I got them from matt Lewis. The description says everything.

[@FakeConcern]

Pleased you have it fixed at last

[@shaunwelch9176]

Savage bangs from his car

[@jamiegliddon5802]

What fixed it all? Thanks

[@GCMYT]

Shafts buddy. Mat Lewis were and are amazing. Lovely people.

[@jamiegliddon5802]

Drive shafts? What was the total price?,

[@DB-dx8xu]

A good top place to have work carried out on your ST, (Matt Lewis motorsport)👍

[@hellik91]

Just like I said. You are gonna break the genuine ones too if you drive it really hard, ask me how I know. On my second set now. S9's is the way to go :)

[@GCMYT]

+hellik91 how long did yours last. And I’m pretty chill with it atm. I’m upping the ride height to with bc coils

[@hellik91]

around 8 months I think. I drive it pretty hard tho. Its also lowered and the driveshafts do not like that. S9 driveshafts gives you +5mm for lowered cars. Stock ones works good for normal driving :)

[@Ben-vl6gi]

@@hellik91 how are the s9's a year later mate

[@thatguyyakn0w507]

It’s such a Shane that you had to drive to the midlands to have your drive shafts done !?

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

Came to the best that's why 😉😜

[@psmart4948]

au contrare pal. id drive anywhere to find an engineer with a proven ability to diagnose first time with a spin about and get his thoughts on how it feels. a mechanic can assume the same process of elliminating the smaller parts at my expence until he hits the jackpot through mathematics not his wisdom gained like our birmingham guy. an engineer with an interest in motor cars would do his job with an approach to detail your local mechanic could not reach mearly swapping a part for part the diagnostics tell them to. An engineer would solve his problems at home having his dinner whilst staring at the tv like a zombie. reputations arnt gained using modern tech to give clues but by their problemsolving mindset and first repair success rate. Thus a happy customer paying 1 bill for a part he needed fixed, not several bills for parts not fully worn.

[@GCMYT]

+ThatGuyYAkn0w what a waste of oxygen. Your never going to understand the full context unless you ask before assuming. I travelled far as a renown garage is better for a video than a local one. Investing in a video that will assist in others making the correct choices. By all means spread hate. That’s all you offer to my comments section. By all means continue

[@thatguyyakn0w507]

GCM THE PT so all these “please help me” videos about the vibration is purely for youtube content. Loads of people in your area have given up their time to help you and welcomed you into their homes, given you exactly the same diagnosis yet you feel the need to take your business half way up the country . Shame on you

[@GCMYT]

+ThatGuyYAkn0w if someone isn’t available and I need to fix something fast then naturally I go elsewhere. It’s no disrespect to them it’s purely me rushing. I need to get things fixed so I can get moving with other stuff. Need to get my fat ass to the gym and stop obsessing over this csr. I appreciate it looks bad but it really isn’t as it seems. KZbin shows seconds of someone’s experiences minus all the context as I mentioned.

[@jamesjack6769]

How many squids have you squandered on that old clunker up to date?

[@GCMYT]

+james jack id have to sit down and really add it up however I can tell you it’s ( inc sponsors ) more than doubled the purchase price of £4250

[@jamesjack6769]

I can't think of a better go faster performance project though.

[@slimting8687]

Walsall not Birmingham

[@tracieoliver2307]

Guys I am shocked the way those guys were hammering the shaft out! the diff on the ST will break very easy just rotate the wheel and light jemmy out!

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

Tracie.... This year alone we have removed and fitted well over 100 sets of driveshafts to these cars. The cheap driveshaft fitted to the passenger side required 100x more persuasion to remove than any genuine Ford shaft would and reasonable force was used to complete this process. Hence why you will see me looking at the circlip when we got it out. If it didn't need it we wouldn't of been doing it.

[@tracieoliver2307]

@@ProjectZeroRacing I understand they can be a pain but I have been a mechanical engineer for 32 years and I have built gearboxes and engines alike and by the way Its Terry Tracies husband who has now retired! Regards

[@ProjectZeroRacing]

@@tracieoliver2307 excellent Terry so you'll know from your 32 years experience that manual perusassion was the only answer to the issue we had to get that shaft out.... Some come out first tap others don't. The diffs in these things are solid and will take far more than a circlip to be destroyed. I appreciate your comments but it's a situation that you can more than happily comment on a video but without being there doing the job your expressing invalid comments 😂

[@tracieoliver2307]

@@ProjectZeroRacing Really I dont wish to poo poo your work in anyway I am merely pointing out you should never ever take a 7lb hammer to strike a shaft out of the gearbox! you do it as you please but I would have said something if I were there but sadly I wasnt! The guy has spent thousands on his ST and is very proud of what he has done!

[@GCMYT]

+Tracie Oliver guys I don’t give a f*** about them using Thor’s hammer to pull my tip out of the gearbox. I shouldn’t have got it stuck in there anyway 😂

[@thomasblount4796]

I had a mk 2 st years ago running 300bhp previous owner lowered it. I had vibration and couldn't work it out so I got rid of the car lol

[@-VaLaK]

Thomas Blount i had the same turned out to be the flywheel