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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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hi. does anyone make ball joint extensions for the mk1 focus? something like these

http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=146338

iv searched high and low for extended ball joints or roll centre correction kits but they dont seem to be available for the mk1 focus only mk2.

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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What does the Focus have as a bottom joint , is it like a sierra pin ?
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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andrew @ald developments does something similar for ford but you/he would need to check diameter of balljoint.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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yes me lol.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Touring Car Spares
What does the Focus have as a bottom joint , is it like a sierra pin ?
its this type here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS...item5af9ff042c

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andrew @ald developments does something similar for ford but you/he would need to check diameter of balljoint.
ok thanks

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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getting them sorted mate, in next couple of weeks will have a plan for you, we are on the ball........joint. lol
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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have you done the track rods yet mate? thats the one that causes alot of bump steer trouble with our cars.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nevsrevs
have you done the track rods yet mate? thats the one that causes alot of bump steer trouble with our cars.
no what ones do you suggest? im prob 20mm ish lower than standard and havent noticed bump steer but i will change them if its needed.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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check to see what level you track rod arms are at on a level ground?
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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have you seen these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-focus...item20dcd2a4fd
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These pin extenders were used on the cosworths, same sort of thing for a focus I guess

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sierra-cos...item1e849793d6
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dug112y
andrew @ald developments does something similar for ford but you/he would need to check diameter of balljoint.



He made a load years ago

Steering rack mods were needed with these fitted
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Touring Car Spares
i have seen these but was looking for a cheaper option.

Originally Posted by Touring Car Spares
These pin extenders were used on the cosworths, same sort of thing for a focus I guess

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sierra-cos...item1e849793d6
il message them to see if they make the extensions.

thanks for posting them up

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He made a load years ago

Steering rack mods were needed with these fitted
yeh thats what i was looking for
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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Email Andrew@ALDevelopments.com then

Not sure how much they were selling for back then?
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