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

 

Edited February 7, 20233 yr by Rich237
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Looks like they're a 'one size fits all' replacement, rather than being engine dependent.  Saves on production and storage for aftermarket springs.

Are the new ones too high or were the old ones just worn and the car was sitting lower than normal?

3 minutes ago, tomo2001 said:

Are the new ones too high or were the old ones just worn and the car was sitting lower than normal?

The front wheel arch clearance looks way too big. I guess I could always buy some aftermarket rear springs and go for the MPV look!

 

1 hour ago, Rich237 said:

The front wheel arch clearance looks way too big

Before changing anything anything, can you measure it and compare with other cars that haven't had their suspension replaced?