Bolts for Shock & Wishbones

[PeteGriff]

Hi Guys, without appearing to be too lazy, has anyone got a definitive list of the bolt sizes and quantity required to replace all shock and wishbone bolts? I know that most of them are imperial, but would find it helpful if some kind soul has already done the exercise, as I want to get a new set. Planning ahead for my Shock change and wishbone refurb. Many thanks in advance, Pete

[PeteGriff]

Many thanks guys for your response, Pete

[PeteGriff]

After spending an hour the other weekend taking the wheels of the Griff, I produced a definitive list of all the fixings required for my suspension and wishbone refurbishment. I looked at the various websites offering the fixing kits and thought them quite expensive! So enquired through one of our work specialist suppliers and managed to get almost all of what I need for all four sides. The odd ones 1/2" x 4 1/2", 7/16 x 3 1/2 and 7/16 x 5 I picked up from another supplier. All bolts are High Tensile. Total cost including washers and nuts £27. If anyone is interested I could publish the list? Rgds, Pete

[PeteGriff]

Pete Mac said:

Pete, I am definitely interested and also very interested in your suppliers as I will be starting my 'nut & bolt' rebuild in January. I guess stainless steel bolts will be too soft and not high tensile....?, cheers Pete

Hi Pete, I would not recommend stainless at all for critical components, too brittle! High tensile steel is the order of the day. I shall list a couple of suppliers and my fixing list over the next couple of days. Regards, Pete

[PeteGriff]

brett84 said:

are the wishbones bolts 7/16? I've had trouble getting some for mine now i'm polybushing, ordered online m10,m12, 7/16 and 1/2 - none of them fit?

All wishbone and shock fixings on my Griff are 1/2" and 7/16" UNF!

[PeteGriff]

phazed said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Griffith-and-Chimera...

Hi Phazed, thanks for the reply mate and the web link. I actually used a trade supplier once I had a list, total cost was under £30 the lot. Regards, Pete

[PeteGriff]

Hi Guys as promised - The Definitive List:

1. Front N/S & O/S

Shock absorbers - 1/2" x 3" UNF 4 off
Top Wishbone Chassis mount - 7/16" x 3" UNF 4 off
Top Wishbone Hub mount - 7/16" x 3" UNF 4 off
Bottom Wishbone chassis mount - 7/16" x 3" UNF 2 off, 7/16" x 5" UNF 2 off
Bottom Wishbone Hub mount M8 x 60 6 off

2. Rear N/S & O/S

Shock Absorbers top - 1/2" x 4 1/2" UNF 2 off
Shock Absorbers bottom - 1/2" x 3 1/2" UNF 2 off
Top Wishbone Chassis - 7/16" x 3" UNF 4 off
Top Wishbone Hub mount - 7/16" x 3 1/2" UNF 2 off
Bottom Wishbone Chassis mount - 7/16" x 3" UNF 2 off, 7/16" x 5" UNF 2 off
Bottom Wishbone Hub mount - 7/16" x 3 1/2" UNF 4 off

NOTE: All High Tensile Steel. Quantities shown are for both sides either front or rear.

To buy fixings give the following a call:

a) ARUN Fastener Company (aka Classic Nuts & Bolts) - 01243 551484 - good old fashioned talk to a knowledgeable human being service.
b) Kwikfast - 01376 502072

Regards, Pete