Just put new front struts and springs in on my 2009 1.6 tdci. It seems to be sitting about an inch or maybe two too high now.



Used Reg to select the parts on AutoDoc. Ridex 188C0072.

The strut is seated into the knuckle.



I am guessing these springs might be for a 1.8 or something with a bigger engine? Is the 1.6 diesel lump aluminium?

Looking at all the various parts on AutoDoc, I did see some springs that are 21mm shorter. Part 188C1988

Do I waste £60 getting these or might there be something not seated correctly. Car has just passed an MOT like this so not too worried but it does look a bit 'squated truck'!EDIT: just had a look on Fords parts website and they list no fewer than 11 different parts codes for front springs on my Reg! Needless to say none of the part codes match the oem code for the Ridex part...

Ridex part is supposed to be equivalent to ford parts 1348882, 1348881, 4M51-5310-BDA .

Ford lists these for a 2009 1.6 tdci focus

1335386
1335387
1335388
1335389
1340212
1340209
1340710
1319511
1340210
1370822
1335390

 

springs usually take a couple of days to settle down

 

Been a week and been over a few speed humps, still sitting high...

 

ah ok

 

Ah ok, Focus.

Like you've already noticed, there's usually a dozen of different spring sets for modern Ford cars. For different overall car weights as estates are usually heavier, especially on the rear axle, different extras or different engines (weight and therefore weight distribution) AND for "sports" and non-sports vehicles, some came with lowering springs. Maybe you've got a car with a light engine and lower sports suspension and put in a set of (very cheap aftermarket) springs for a car with a 2,0 TDCI and standard ride height.

Do you still have your old springs?