Sway Bar Replacement - Eliminating Bushing Noise, Understeer - Ford Focus Mk1

[@Smilog]

Finally a person who really care of our mk1 FF, best car ever!

[@Horus_Works]

These cars are very underrated. Very fun to drive and easy to work on :)

[@octaviantudor]

Right now, I envy you for haveing summer. My 1.8 Zetec Focus shows clear signs that it needs a new clutch... Because the weather here, in Romania, is at its coldest, I won't do the job myself, as I'd like. I don't have the proper conditions. Some years ago I overhauled the entire rear suspension and in the last fall the entire front one. I don't know how things are in Australia, but here, in winter conditions, the roads are sprayed with salt. It helps defrosing the road surface, but it affects the cars. All the nuts and bolts become so rusty that any work under the car is painful. Seeing your car makes me think you don't have this problem. Lucky you! Thanks for the video. It is a delight seeing another diy-er tinkering a Focus. I'm also glad that some of your viewers ar my not so distant neighbors. Regards to all.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Octavian - and you are right, no salt on the roads here. Lucky for us that the winters don't get that bad. I know the Romanian winters well, I was born in Transylvania 😉 I hope Spring comes for you soon 👍

[@flycorvus]

Great job, Erik! Interesting upgrade. I made a complete restoration on my Focus rear subframe, all bushings and bolts were replaced, paint job, new springs, but I've never thought there was any adjustable sway bars on the market. Thanks for sharing. Multilink rear suspension is one of the cool parts on a Ford Focus Mk1. Greetings from Hungary! :-)

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks :) This one was only available in the UK, but I had it shipped to Australia. I hope the winter is ending for you guys in Hungary!

[@flycorvus]

@@Horus_Works Thank you! Yeah, January in Europe is a pain in the @ss.. Literally tons of salt on the roads. Try to prevent rust.. mission impossible. My next Focus project is front struts restoration, in March. What's yours?

[@Horus_Works]

@Én egymagam - I might start looking at the interior, plus the power steering pump is starting to make bad noises... 😬

[@flycorvus]

@@Horus_Works I'm sad to read that. Steering is a quite important piece of a car. Keep up the good work! Interior? I'm workin' on the dashboard lights at the moment. Bulb change, LED upgrade.

[@Horus_Works]

@@flycorvus nice!

[@matthewmoore661]

I used one of your videos as a guide for rear shock replacement. Thanks for the content. After reattaching my rear sway bar for a different repair, I found my ride height to be off with about 1/2” difference between the sides. I think I need to check the bolt height above the crossmember(?) that you point out in this video.

[@Horus_Works]

Yes check those bolts, but also check that the rear springs are sitting inside the perch. Sometimes the springs can come out.

[@Микола-ф8э]

Hi friend! 00.40 a.m. in Ukraine🇺🇦 and i saw your work! Thank you.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks my friend! I appreciate your comment 😊 Greetings from Australia ✌️

[@MuaadElSharif]

Your channel is the most comprehensive and recent when it comes to Ford Focus Mk1. Greetings from Libya and keep up the good work.

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you for your message Muaad - happy to see the vids are useful for you :)

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

I just installed the Whiteline RSB (firmer setting) and holy smokes what an improvement over the Eibach bar. And the endlink design is excellent and won't bind. Tx for the video and keep up the great work

[@Horus_Works]

Wohoo! Thanks for your comment mate - glad you found the Mk1 Focus sway bar vid helpful 👍

[@Daz_Stap]

I know this has been here for a while, but its perfect timing for me again as I'm just replacing all the rear suspension components on mine and havent ordered a new ARB. So this will be the next job I guess. Handy that Whiteline are having a sale too! Thanks for the content, your videos definitely help me improve my Focus

[@Horus_Works]

Happy to see that the vids are useful mate - thanks for your support 👍

[@originalGFLEX]

Great straight forward instructions really useful. I hear a sound occasionally over big potholes. Like the idea of enhancement. Will watch you suspension video.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks, and happy to see you're finding the vids useful!

[@magdyhamed9705]

Good

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching 🙂

[@DMcC_pool]

Enjoyed the video and very informative. Should help me a lot with the refresh on the rear end of mine that I’m currently doing. How did you on after you finished the installation? Did you try the softer position or stick with the firmer setting?

[@Horus_Works]

I've left it on the firm setting as I like the sharper steering. I'm even thinking about putting firmer springs on the rear... Thanks for your support I appreciate it, I hope I can count on your sub 👍

[@Smilog]

Mate, in in the end you left the stiffer set up, or you changed for the soft one? Who is your experience after this time? Thanks man

[@Horus_Works]

I've left in on the stiffer setup - I like that the car turns in sharper.

[@lamai9431]

Like your video very helpful

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for your comment and for watching 😃

[@markholyoak9790]

great video again i.m in the UK

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for watching and greetings from the colony!! haha

[@michaelcaragio8521]

Yeah, I ran into your channel few weeks back. I have a 2002 SVT with 329,000 miles on it. It doesn’t look as nice as yours but pretty close. I took my car in for that clunking noise and vibration, and they didn’t find any issues with it. So now I want to upgrade the sway bar. And also do the suspension replacement. What do you use to clean the grease off your parts? I saw a can that was blue on it but I couldn’t see what product it was. When degreasing your engine area, can that harm your electrical wiring?

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Michael, thanks for watching. I just use regular brake cleaner or degreaser - I don't really have a preference on brand types. Cleaning electrical wiring is fine. Tyr not to wet more critical electrical components however - such as your alternator, fuse box, or distributor.

[@tophmedia]

What wheels are those? Are they stock for the euro version? They look so simple yet so good..

[@Horus_Works]

Yes, they are stock 17" wheels on Zetecs here in Australia. Try searching for 'Focus MP3 Wheels'

[@teivatehevini2101]

Thank you ! Great video. I like it !

[@Horus_Works]

Glad you liked it!

[@bruxotlaloc]

Is it possible to install a sway bar on a Focus that came without one?

[@Horus_Works]

I have no direct experience with this, but yes, I am told that it is possible to install a rear sway bar. Have a look at the Instruction PDF on this website: www.steeda.com/steeda-focus-rear-sway-bar-00-11-all-555-1055 While the instructions say for 2006+ Focus, I do believe that the rear suspension is the same on every Focus up until around 2014. Steeda is selling this sway bar for the Mk1 so you should be fine. Reach out to them if you want to confirm 👍

[@lippeto2]

Very nice brow! I'm sure it will be more durable and efficient. I put polyurethane bushings in mine and it was one of the best things I did. No more worries about noise or replacing!

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you Felippe, this has been a great improvement for my car.

[@tasty8186]

Hey mate do you know anything about the front sway bar bushes in this model of car? My mum's car is making the ol' sway bar clunk noise but I'm struggling to find any information about the front bushes specifically.

[@Horus_Works]

Hey mate, you're going to have to take a look, but I'm guessing it will be the swaybar mounting bushes... Try Whiteline for quality replacement parts 👍

[@janosfazekas992]

Great work, very good explained .👍👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you! 👍

[@hermesferreiraboaventura4426]

Muito Top

[@michaelcaragio8521]

Thanks,

[@Horus_Works]

You're welcome!

[@troy0188]

How much did cost post parts all to australia

[@Horus_Works]

The shipping was only $15. But this was because the company was sending a shipment to Australia anyway, so they just put mine in with their own shipment :)

[@andersonmorisco3380]

Excelent vídeo. congrats!!

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you!

[@tonylashmit2613]

Great job as always! By the way I live here in the States and was wondering if I could get that swaybar here?

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Tony, thanks very much for your support 👍 I'm not sure if you can get one locally as mine came from the UK as well... but maybe someone like Steeda or FS Werks could get one into the country for you?

[@pascalpichon5431]

Hi Horus, congratulations on your videos! I live in France and have a Focus RS mk1, do you think this anti-roll bar could fit on my Focus? Thank you, and happy new year 2022! Pascal.

[@Horus_Works]

Hi Pascal, thanks for watching the vid! I think the best way to find out is for you to go under your car, and have a look at your rear sway bar. If it's 21mm or less in diameter, and mounts the same way as mine in the video, then this Whiteline sway bar will work for you. If your sway bar is thinker than 21mm then don't change it, because you won't see much improvement.

[@scooter95ful]

Hello mate what kind of rear lip is that ? Looks like an extra layer around the foglights and some indentation in the middle….Where did you get it from ! Cheers lovely car mate Gergő from Hungary 😬✌🏻

[@Horus_Works]

szia!!! That's a factory kit Ford fitted here to some Zetecs (I got lucky) and the ST170. Very rare now so I hope it never breaks :(

[@fordy1980uk]

Had one of these cars brand new when I was 18. My first car love it am now 41 did you know they did a convertible version of the mk 2 Ford focus any way hi from Liverpool uk

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Will, yeah I was aware of the convertible, it sold pretty well here back in the day. G'day from the penal colony 😁

[@jorgelillo4068]

FRIEND WHERE CAN I GET THAT BAR KIT

[@originalGFLEX]

Top man.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mate

[@rctankchannelone7558]

Great vid mate 👍 any plans to replace the front one?

[@Horus_Works]

Not sure yet, I'm quite happy with the handling at the moment :)

[@fpngames4403]

Hello, where did u find the nikel on the back on the car, under the ford emblem? Mine is just plain black and I'd like to change it

[@Horus_Works]

Have a look on the UK eBay website: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=Ford+focus+rear+handle+boot+chrome&_sacat=0&_odkw=focus+mk1+rear+door+chrome&_osacat=0

[@theodorosdeligioridis9655]

Great work as always 👌👌

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joseluisdanielapraiagrande]

Olá amigo tenho um Focus 2001 1.8 4 portas aqui no Brasil inteiro igual ao seu vou ver se consigo encontrar está barra no eBay e fazer o pedido belo trabalho gostei demais obrigado pela dica já dei o like e né inscrevi ao seu canal abraços

[@Horus_Works]

Obrigado por sua mensagem generosa, meu amigo. Estou feliz que os vídeos são tão úteis para você e muitas pessoas ao redor do mundo. É incrível ter amigos em todo o mundo 😀

[@joseluisdanielapraiagrande]

@@Horus_Works que bom que temos pessoas como vc a nós passar sabedoria eu e que agradeço o retorno obrigado e Deus o acompanhe.

[@Horus_Works]

@José Luís, Daniela e Nicolas (Praia Grande - SP) Não, o prazer é meu. Eu gosto de trabalhar em carros, e eu estou feliz em ver que eu posso ajudar as pessoas 😊

[@mrtozulku]

Merhaba sana bir sorum olacak bende 2004 focus mk1 1.6 var Araç hata kodun da ısı müşürü hatası veriyor. Bu araçta ısı müşürü nerede? Hararet müşürü değil

[@Horus_Works]

Merhaba sorunuz için teşekkürler. Size yardım edebileceğimden emin değilim, çünkü tarif ettiğiniz gibi bir sorun yaşamadım. Aracınız ısınıyorsa, sadece soğutma sistemi ile ilgisi olmalıdır. Ya termostat çalışmıyor ya da bir yerlerde kötü bir sensörünüz var. Bundan daha fazla yardımcı olamayacağım için üzgünüm.

[@MrHuberto1997]

What is the name of the bodykit you have on your Focus?

[@Horus_Works]

It's a factory body kit fitted by Ford back in 2002

[@MrHuberto1997]

@@Horus_Works I see this for the first time. It looks really good.

[@rutger05]

@@Horus_Works I have a ford focus 1.6 16v mk1 from 2004. And I also replaced all the bushings and reaction arms, swaybars... because I simply just love the car. Drive it for 7 years now. The car is a heritage from my grandmother. But... I think I have to adjust the cam shims/plates do you have a video how to do that? I hear a clunking noise sometimes at idle from the airfilter and I thing the exhaust valve is not closing properly. Please help me out! Love from the Netherlands