[Scorpion]

ZX5focused,Mar 10 2008, 07:42 PM Wrote:check the front sway bar end links, one of the most notorious parts known to fail on a focus

Yup, did those last year to solve the clunking as I hit bumps, so not worried about them

NOS2Go4Me,Mar 11 2008, 10:16 AM Wrote:Wasn't there a post last year on upgraded end links that could take more of a beating? Monroes or something?

Depending on the mileage and the age of the car, you might just want to replace most of the front end if you plan on keeping it. And don't forget an alignment if you get that much work done!

Good point on the alignment! Car has about 120K on it...and if an engine change comes up later, so be it. So ya, night as well do it alllll!!!!!

focusracer,Mar 11 2008, 01:21 PM Wrote:Just so you know, there are no driveshafts on a focus. There are axles, or drive axles but not driveshafts.

Axles are very much different from driveshafts just so you guys know.
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Ya, no problem...they are drive axels...but I'm a Brit, and old habits.....

ZX5focused,Mar 11 2008, 10:00 AM Wrote:[quote=ANTHONYD,Mar 11 2008, 08:55 AM]Oh man my car clunks like a mutha when truning and going over bumps.
I'm sure it's the tie rods.
I should have the dealer replace those one day.
Anyone know how much it cost's t have those done?
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Anthony, for the endlinks, it's about $38.00 a pair I think, and with a couple of wrenches, a jack, and some time, you can do them yourself easily enough.


I also intend to have timing belt, serpentine belt and water pump done...sigh....money money money :lol:

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