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Fred Frendley
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Where can I get a replacement 7/16 bolt on the end of the elliptical spring? Its the 3" bolt that goes in the bushing on the end of the spring. Moss doesnt show it. The thread is stripped on mine.
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59 bugeye spring bushing bolt
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Fred Frendley
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Thanks. Trick is to find one with partial thread so bushing part is not on thread. Anyone other than Moss out there for Brit parts?
They may be of help.
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That’s the bolt with the round head and one side flattened correct?
AH Spares in the UK has them.
Closer to home David at Bugeye Guy might have some, can’t hurt to ask.
www.ahspares.co.uk
AH Spares in the UK has them.
Closer to home David at Bugeye Guy might have some, can’t hurt to ask.
Sprite & Midget Rear Suspension – MK1–MK4
Shop Sprite & MG Midget rear suspension – MK1–MK4. Leaf springs, shackles, bushes & dampers for safe, smooth ride quality.
www.ahspares.co.uk
I picked up replacement hex head bolts at a machine tools and hardware supply company locally. Keep in mind that you will need to flatten one side of the hex head using a bench grinder (or equivalent) in order to allow the bolt to be locked into the built-in tab on the axle housing upright.
Photos below of the original and new bolts.
Photos below of the original and new bolts.
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Thanks for the info. Are the new bolts a hardened steel grade 5 or they do not have to be.
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UK has them on indefinite back order. Will try Bugeye guy. ThanksThat’s the bolt with the round head and one side flattened correct?
AH Spares in the UK has them.
Closer to home David at Bugeye Guy might have some, can’t hurt to ask.
Sprite & Midget Rear Suspension – MK1–MK4
Shop Sprite & MG Midget rear suspension – MK1–MK4. Leaf springs, shackles, bushes & dampers for safe, smooth ride quality.