G945 LVG returns to the road

I must more effectively control my purchasing when ordering spares.

 

yesterday I cut through one bolt as it has seized both in the damper bush and the lower link. That should be simple enough, it's just a 1/2" UNF bolt. 

I searched but could find none of the right size, not even any just half an inch sorter or longer (there's approx 1/2" of the thread showing when tightened).

Today, search ebay for bolts. I found some, 4 1/2" x 1/2 UNF, comes out to ~ £2.50 per bolt if I buy them from that site as it's either singly, a pair or the bulk of three. I search elsewhere and find a couple of supliers and purchase from  Spalding Fasteners. I ended up buying 20 of  4 1/2" x 1/2 "and 20 of 3 1/2" x 1/2". the delivery for the longer ones was going to be just over £10, the delivery for both comes to just under £9 (different courier comes as an option).

So that's £40 of bolts on the way.

 

I routinely replace nylon locking nuts when removed so at least now I'll not have to bother with cleaning threads on the bolts.