Specific front knuckle for SVTF?

[gcassidy]

I got a message from a friend who works in a body shop. They had to fix an SVTF, and needed to replace the RF knuckle. The only way to get the knuckle was to buy the kit M2300SVTF4 comes with front rotors, loaded calipers, hubs, brake hoses, knuckles. All for an SVT focus. All they used was the knuckle and the RF hub. I managed to pick up the rest for a good price. I may never need them, but I like spares.

My question is..why is the knuckle different for the SVT model? Because of the lowered suspension? I don't think there are any other parts in the kit that are SVT-specific. But I don't know.

Parts I got:

 

[FORDSVTPARTS]

It was due to the caliper mounting, other than that it's the same as a regular Focus which is why the FRPP brake conversion kits work.

The problem, is that some idiot is in charge of picking which parts to discontinue at Ford and the SVT knuckles are no longer available. :cuss:




-Steve

 

[gcassidy]

Same guy that discontinued all the special parts for my gone-but-not-forgotten SuperCoupe no doubt. :cuss:
Thanks. :thumbsup:

 

[wheelhopper]

Looks like you're getting ready for a track outing to me.

 

[gcassidy]

If only Tony would do Shenandoah again.

 

[wheelhopper]

He will in August.