In Board / In Line suspension

[CPGCharlie]

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 thanks

Charlie 

[SM25T]

If it is the Freestyle inboard suspension, try contacting Boss Racing on 01474 702892

[Tony Whitley]

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  URL

Pushrods             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

[CPGCharlie]

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 10.9

many thanks

charlie 

[aerobod - near CYYC]

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.