CPGCharlie Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hi All, My 7 has an inline /inboard front suspension, I believe an aftermarket version to resemble the CSR. Both of the bolts have sheared off inside the linkage of the dampers. ( gold aluminum joint )Any idea who makes these kits and where I can aim a question on what bolts to replace as I don't believe any bolts are metric. 2005 SV Series 5 Many thanksCharlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 If it is the Freestyle inboard suspension, try contacting Boss Racing on 01474 702892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 It's a known problem, it's important to use longer bolts and cut off part of the thread so that the suspension loads are carried by the stronger shank part of the bolt. I have these notes but I've never been 100% sure whether they are inch or mm Male thread Bore URLPushrods ⅜” 5/16” http://www.mcgillmotorsport.com/5-16-x-3-8-right-hand-male-xmr5-6-ultra-high-performance-rod-end-42/Top/bottom joints ½” ½” http://www.mcgillmotorsport.com/1-2-x-1-2-right-hand-male-xmr8-ultra-high-performance-rod-end-23/As SM25T says, Gary May, the designer of the suspension, is now working at Boss Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPGCharlie Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 thanks for the info, what has actually snapped is the simple high tensile bolt through the top of the joint the holds that arm.I'm just going to replace with a higher tensile bolt if possible to get over 10.9many thankscharlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Most Allen bolts with a black oxide finish are 12.9, but it is difficult to find plated hex bolts that are above 10.9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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