Anyone who has lowered their vans.....

[Drizz]

I've lowered the front on what I suspect are mk2 lowering springs, and used the bigger top cup obviously. I've had them on for about 2 miles and noticed the top cups don't turn with the steering so makes a lovely grinding noise and have caused the spring to pop out the cup on one side. Took them back off and the strut is very sloppy, nothing's under compression so hard to line everything up until they're compressed again. When it is compressed the base of the rubber top mount obviously grips the top cup and therefore it won't turn. Am I missing a bearing that goes between the top mount and top cup which would therefore take up the slop and allow it to turn or do I need mk2 top mounts?







Cheers

[valetech]

That's better pics than you sent me last night.
Now I can see clearly the problem,the bearing part of the top mount is missing
The metal top cup should fit perfectly in the top mount.

You are welcome to bring over your fronts legs.I can put them together correctly for you.
Have top mounts here I always try and help out our customers

[Dub-77]

Drizz, if your using the big top cup then you must have MK1 lowering springs. As the MK2 use the same set up as the connect as far as I know.
Looking at what you got looks the same as mine but I used focus RS springs.

[Drizz]

Ok I'm going to fords this morning anyway so I need some top mount bearings. No worries! Cheers all

[valetech]

you can buy just the bearing part or top mount and bearing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-Absorbe ... 5894f7b555

maybe able to get today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-2x-Ford-F ... 337b968e0f

but i dont think you will get these today


this will explain why in another thread you said the springs are not compressed with no load on them.fitting the bearing should solve this

[valetech]

money saving tip


Buy a mk1 focus bearing only £6.58 + vat eacho

As you can't buy from ford just the bearing part have to buy the complete top mount for a connect

[Drizz]

Purchased new top mounts and bearings so ill whack them on this week. Thanks all for youre help!