What is the "Ford Fusion" clearance and how to increase it?

Of course, the main obstacle or testfor imported cars in Russia is their operation in deep holes, potholes and potholes. Not every crossover will pass such tests, not to mention the cars. However, there is such a “passenger car” in the world that will endure any Russian pits, - American-made Ford Fusion. In fact, it is the highest car in its class. Depending on the modification of the Ford Fusion, the ground clearance of this car is 160 (for a 1.4-liter) or 180 (for a 1.6-liter version) millimeters. However, sometimes even such a clearance for Russian roads is not enough. Therefore, today we look at ways through which you can increase the clearance.

Ford Fusion, however, like everyone elseimported cars, mainly equipped with special polyurethane or rubber inserts that allow you to raise the car at least 5-10 centimeters. All this nonsense with the springs of "handicraft production" and the elongation of the shock absorbers will not give you a normal result, since in any case the machine will lose controllability, and inside it will shake no worse than a horse-drawn carriage. Think - not for nothing that the manufacturer made just such a size of springs and struts. That's why changing the technical values ​​of the suspension is extremely undesirable. And the spacers, which are installed between the body and the support of the car, absolutely do not affect the car in the technical part and do not shift the center of gravity. True, the last statement can be argued. If you install the rubber spacers incorrectly, the car will actually drive with a displaced center of gravity.

How are these spacers installed on the front of the suspension?

The installation process is not very difficult and will not take you more than 20-30 minutes. The sequence of the steps is as follows:

1. Removing the front struts.
2. Loosening central nut struts.
3. Tightening spring with screeds.
4. Remove the top cup and disassemble the rack.
5. Removing 3 short bolts (standard).
6. Installing a set of spacers and assembling all parts in reverse order.

If difficulties arise ...

Иногда случается так, что механизмы не ложатся exactly (as a rule, it happens with details of domestic production). In this case, in order to increase ground clearance (“Ford Fusion”), it is necessary to process the inserts with a file until they are in place. In this case, the increase in ground clearance can last up to several hours.

Clearance Ford Fusion: installation of spacers on the rear of the suspension

Here, too, everything happens in stages, but in a different way:

• Removed the rear seat backrest.
• The central nut of the strut is loosened.
• Understands the rack, both springs are tightened.
• A spacer is installed on top of the spring.
• The rack is mounted back, the central nut is pulled and the rear seat is assembled.

During the installation of this device, it is also recommended to make a diagnosis of the rebound buffer, stand and rubber boot.

At this stage, the answer to the question of how to increase the ground clearance of Ford Fusion can be considered received.