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Old 19-07-21, 05:01 PM   #2
mikes2
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Those fully threaded bolts will be fine. I've fitted them to a few of mine now both to the subtame and to the wishbones. The only issue with them is that some of them come with a 18mm hex head - there isn't as much room for the larger tools when refitting and some tool kits might not have a suitable 18mm socket

The shouldered nuts are quite useful when fitting the wishbones to the subframe as the swan neck spanner will slip over a normal nut. These are usually 16mm which verifies they are replacements and not originals when all your torque settings get checked.

Are you fitting new ball joints ? Makes sense to if it's all in bits. I usually replace the ball joint lock plates and pinch bolts at the same time - obviously new locknuts also.

I'd only replace the gearbox mount if it shows signs of cracks / splits.
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