- My model of MX-5 is: _NC 2009 PRHT 2.0
- I’m based near: Staffs
- I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: _suspension
Hi all, Presently trying to fix a snapped suspension upper mounting bolt after we changed to Bilstein’s.
Whilst doing it I realised we’d need to get it aligned so thought I’d remove the rear lateral link arm to make the job easier. Eccentric bolt seized solid so had to cut it but now struggling to find them anywhere other than Mazda dealer.
Does anyone know where I can get a couple for less than £60.
Pictures below to show the bolt(s) in question.
Thanks all
You dont need to touch those graduated bolts, they are indeed eccentric and are used to set the correct camber angle and they require specialist equipment.
If you google 3D wheel alighment specialist in your area they should be able to set things up correctly for you for your desired driving style.
Down here on the South Coast we use Wheel Alignment Solutions.
It’s not my post but if you read Nurburg’s post - they have already cut the bolts out because they were seized.
They are asking for a source of replacement bolts,
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Ah, my suggestion would be MX5 Parts or alternatively, Autolink UK.
www.mx5parts.co.uk or www.autolink.co.uk
Both have a good selection of parts and next day delivery.
Andrew at Autolink may have some good second hand ones he can send you😉
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Managed to get the part numbers from Mazda Stoke, so I’ll give your suggestions a call tomorrow.
You dont need to touch those graduated bolts, they are indeed eccentric and are used to set the correct camber angle and they require specialist equipment.
Thanks Malski21, but how can you align everything with seized eccentric bolts? Surely they are eccentric to allow them to be adjusted?
Indeed, they are eccentric to allow the suspension geometry to be set to the desired setting😉
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Thanks all, ordered these from Andy at BOFI, he was really helpful.
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Here’s the link in case anyone else needs to get these
