In the fall of 2004 KYB released AGX 8 way adjustable shocks for the first generation Ford Focus. The rear shocks of the focus happen to have almost exactly the same amount of travel and are also nearly the exact same length both compressed and extended. They also have a stud at the top and an eye at the bottom just like the rear shocks for the MK2. However the lower bushing and upper stud are slightly different in diameter so you will have to modify and swap over your old bushings to the new shocks. The part number is 741067, since this is a new part number it may be somewhat difficult to find but any KYB dealer should be able to get them. I ordered mine through Summit Racing www.summitracing.com

The first step is to drill out one of the washers for each bushing mount to 7/16", now it will slide onto the shaft perfectly like this.

Now the 2 old bushings, the old upper washer and the nut that came with the AGX's can be installed without any modifications.

Now the lower bushing will need to be pressed out. I used a bench vise to do this. Place a socket that is slightly larger than the bushing on one side and a socket that is smaller than the bushing on the other side. Squeeze out the bushing like the picture below. Once the bushing is being pressed tightly you may need to rock the shock body back and forth to get the bushing to break free from the eye, the bushing will be stuck in there pretty good.

Now just reinstall you old lower bushings. You may want to use a vise for this also to get them pressed in there well its a pretty tight fit, and it will make it hard to get the bolt started if the bushings are sticking out too much.

Any questions or comments should be adressed to wjh@ufl.edu