Quick question on suspension bolt size....

[david.mt]

Anyone know the M size of the 80mm bolt that holds the shock in place at the top on the front. Have removed mine and want to buy some replacements rather than reuse the old ones. I presume they are standard bolts and nothing special?

[TuxMan]

Hi Dave , std bolt just took my very rusty crap ones and asked for 4 new ones had them on the shelf no problems , also did the bottom ones as well . simon

[david.mt]

Thanks - do you know what size they are - I never get chance to go to a shop and buy everything online

[TuxMan]

Hi Dave std metric thread they measure :

overall lenght 89mm
dia non threaded bit13.79mm
dia threaded section13.82mm

head of bolt has on it :

XN 10.9

If you get any problems give me a shout will pick you some up and pop them in the post . Simon

[david.mt]

Great - I presume a M14 x 80mm high tensile bolt

[TuxMan]

Sounds about right don,t forget , lock nuts, washers and lithium grease as well .