Suspension bolt kit group buy

[Bonzo]

Here's a quick update for all


First a final list of the fastenings that will be included with each kit.

M12 X 260mm Blots X 2 ( Rear Uprights )

M12 X 200mm bolts X 2 ( Dif Mounting Bolts )

M12 X 75mm bolts X 20 ( Wishbone's, rear Camber adjuster & lower shock bolt )

M12 X 60mm bolts X 6 ( Upper rear & front shock bolts )

M12 Nyloc nuts X 30 ( One for each bolt )

M12 Plain flat washers ( 2.5mm thick ) X 60 ( Two for each bolt )

M12 Black Plastic nut covers X 60 ( Two for each Bolt )


All bolts are 8.8 Grade, High Tensile & are Bright Zinc Plated .... Nuts & washers are Bright Zinc Plated


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A couple of points to note:

I have increased the length of the main wishbone bolts from 70mm to 75mm

When I bolted up a suspension bracket that was pre-fitted with a crush tube It was touch & go with the 70mm bolt, with a washer fitted either end of the bolt, only two threads were showing. ( Might be a little close for comfort for some folk )

I think it was best to opt for a 75mm bolt length & use a Type P Nyloc nut, at 14mm thick I feel it is better suited for bolting up the suspension as opposed to the standard Type T Nyloc nut ( 12mm thick )
Giving it a little more thought, the thicker Type P Nyloc nut is the normal standard commonly found on the suspension components of production cars.

At 260mm long, the Two rear upright bolts will be over long & will require the thread trimming back a little, not such a bad thing as this will leave more of the bolts shank inside the upright.
After looking at a 240mm bolt, when using the thicker Nyloc nut, it come up slightly short
Long bolts are normally available in increments of 10mm, unfortunately the nearest, next size up available from stock is 260mm.

I have spoke to my local stockist & he is confident that he can match the best price I had obtained online .... If this is the case, the rear upright bolts will be 250mm long ( Less to trim, if at all needed )

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Kit Price

Each kit will be £25 inclusive of postage

I tried very hard to get it much lower than this but alas, the postage cost, at £6 per kit, has greatly added to the final cost

For those not wishing to recieve the nut covers, the kit price will be £22.50 inclusive of postage.

Some interest was shown in having a set of plain nuts included to assist in the test fitting of the suspension.

If required by anyone, the additional cost will be £2.50 in order to cover the cost of 30 X M12 Plain nuts ( Bright Zinc Plated )

Please let me know in good time if you require the addition of a set of plain nuts.


Finally

I will be ordering enough fixings to make up 15 complete sets

This means there are still Two kits available

Hopefully, all of you folks will think the price is very reasonable & a good deal cheaper than sourcing the fixings in low quantitys for a singel build

As ever, any comments or questions will be welcomed.

[KenK]

All sounds good to me. Can i have the full set including nut covers and spare nuts.

Cheers
Ken

[spud69]

I've hardly had time for the forum over the last week Ronnie so just seen pack your putting together, and, WOW what a hell of a comprehensive list of all fixings needed for the roadster and a hell of price. I have an account with a local fixings company and cant get prices nowhere near that.

I guess you've had all 15 of your hands snapped off......

Well Done......AndyH

[Tatey]

You've done some good work there Bonzo, a real benefit to the forum and builders alike.

Can I have the full kit including the nut covers and plain nuts please.

Also how will you be accept payment? I'm happy to send payment via Bank Transfer, to take out the money grabbing Paypal, even if you do send it via gift, they still have the money for 7 days before putting it in your account.

Cheers

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by spud69

I've hardly had time for the forum over the last week Ronnie so just seen pack your putting together, and, WOW what a hell of a comprehensive list of all fixings needed for the roadster and a hell of price. I have an account with a local fixings company and cant get prices nowhere near that.

I guess you've had all 15 of your hands snapped off......

Well Done......AndyH

Thanks Andy

Yes I was a little surprised at the level of disscount that can be had by "Joe Bloggs " when buying in bulk.

Fortunately, The last company I worked for, bought all of their fixings in 10's of thousands
So had a good education of just how cheaply fixings are manufactured


KenK & Tatey

I have added the items requested to the list.

Once I have all the fixings here, I will PM everyone with the payment details

[onedayTM]

Hi ronnie,
job well done it takes alot of time to sort things like this shopping around . Thanks for doing the hard work and please add the spare nuts to my order.
cheers,
tony.

[tkpm]

Nice one Ronnie,
please could you at plain nuts to my order please.

Terry

[Bonzo]

Tony & Terry

I have adjusted your nuts

List updated

[ozzy1]

I'll take one also.
(will supply uk postal address when req!! )

[Hoybi]

Hello Ronny,


Great initiative this is and as you can see from the many reactions, something that is appreciated.

Can you send one set to Belgium please ?
No nut covers, no M12 nuts.

I'm prepared to pay in advance into your bank account.