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Old 08-08-2010, 04:41 PM   #1
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Hi all,

Can anyone tell me the maximum permissible front axle load for the 5 door hatchback?

I know this info is usually on the VIN plate but my all the weight / load fields are blank on mine.

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Old 08-08-2010, 05:07 PM   #2
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Actually, with a bit more research, I think I have answered my own question:

Eibach rates it at 1070 kg; KW rates it at 1050 kg.
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Old 08-08-2010, 08:11 PM   #3
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Planning a quad cam V8 conversion????
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Hahaha, I was thinking exactly the same thing!!! (well, similar)

Made we watch that youtube vid again of the yank V8 in the 2 door LR.
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Planning a quad cam V8 conversion????
Imagine pulling up at the lights and the dude in his VN looks over expecting to see an old skool muscle car but instead sees the Focus...
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Old 09-08-2010, 02:15 PM   #6
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Yep, planning on doing a Supercharged 5.0L Coyote engine swap.





Actually, was just planning on upgrading the suspension soon, looking into coilovers vs springs & shocks. I think the front shocks are starting to struggle a bit. I've come across several kits for the Focus that have different model numbers, depending on the front axle load. I suppose this is more for the european customers, who have the option of the 1.6L & 1.8L engines which would weight less than our 2.0L engine.
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