Upper Suspension Bolt removal

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Re: Upper Suspension Bolt removal

Postby jamezz666 » Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:26 pm

Thanks for the response guys, I just bought the pair from eBay for £25 postage included.

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Re: Upper Suspension Bolt removal

Postby Fred Dukes » Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:35 pm

I was reading this months Practical Classics this morning and there is an article it there about problems with removing suspension bolts and they recommend using the induction heating tool :wink:
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Re: Upper Suspension Bolt removal

Postby GTpete » Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:05 pm

1972nail wrote:Just checked, Martin Robey lists them at £10.95 each plus VAT - I assume. They also list the nut and washers at a reasonable price.

https://www.martinrobey.com/jensen-heal ... rossmember

https://www.martinrobey.com/jensen-heal ... mber/15270



Great tip re Martin Robey.....need to renew my front suspension in the future! Forgot about the Jensen connection, especially as I used to own a Jensen GT...
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Re: Upper Suspension Bolt removal

Postby GTpete » Fri Sep 11, 2020 5:36 pm

Another option is to use a hot air gun with a 5mm Dia extended nozzle to concentrate the heat. I have a HD Leister version(max 600 Degrees) but a DIY should work ....


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leister-Tria ... SwOCdfVTjq


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Nozzle ... Swgi1aM6qJ
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