Date: 31 May 2005 20:49:23 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: c900 rear shock bolts
On Tue, 31 May 2005 20:44:16 GMT, John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm planning to replace the shocks on my 1992 900 in the near future. I did > some preliminary investigation of the rear shocks, and it seems likely that I > will have to cut the bolts to remove the shock absorbers (I sprayed them with > penetrating oil, which might work, but I'm planning for the worst case > scenario). > > I have been informed by my local Saab dealer that those bolts (the > horizontal bolts at the bottom of each shock) have been discontinued as a Saab > part. They recommend that I purchase a shouldered bolt, grade 8, of the correct > length. If it's metric, it's called "grade 8.8" - just so you know. > And so I'm hoping that someone in this group can give me some of these > specifications. Especially how long the shouldered part of the bolt should be, > the thread pitch, and whether I need a washer. I can find out myself after I > remove the bolt, but I'd rather have the replacement on hand in advance. First things first - what kind of penetrating oil have you put on there? There are some amazing things you can use, particularly if you're willing to let them work for a day or week. Dave Hinz
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