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In the process of re-building my Bronson C MK1 and need some new bolts, the ones which run through the rear linkage and hold the shock in place.

Having has a look at the tech sheet they appear to be 22mm x 8mm:
https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-GB/bike/bronson/1

Has anyone used a normal allen head bolt before or does it have to be the ones supplied by Jungle?


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 12:57 pm
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I've replaced with standard bolts before. Just get high tensile ones with a grading eg 8.8 or 10.9 rather than cheap unknown ones. Also try to get ones with a partly plain shaft rather than fully threaded although that's less of an issue (and probably impossible) for ones that short


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 1:00 pm
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They're a bit more difficult to get in shops I find, but on the other hand, just contact Jungle and they'll send you some. I snapped one, mentioned it to them, they sent some free bolts.


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 1:08 pm
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Thanks guys. I tried to contact Jungle when I needed some last year but they never replied.
Would this be OK? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Base-Tensile-Socket-screws/dp/B00SN34FFW


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 1:19 pm
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Anyone know if the above would work?


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 4:06 pm
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looks like they would to me

I never buy the bolts from the bike shops as they cost pence if you have a shop nearby- I reckon about 10 p per bolt but i would still have to post them to you so not much saving

Luckily I have a specialist nuts and bolts place so they have everything needed - sometimes some obscure italian or american thread options cannot be purchased here


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 4:09 pm
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Looks like the sort of thing.

Out of interest, the spare one I've got from Jungle is marked 'THE A2-70' bolt. A2-70 from what I can tell is a stainless steel grading. Which is great, until you snap one and have to drill it out. Tough going drilling SS ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 4:39 pm
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Thanks guys. I might try my local DIY shop tomorrow and if none there order the above.


 
Posted : 20/06/2017 5:20 pm