Very wise to replace the bolts - I'm guessing we're talking about the two which hold the shocker to the hub upright? - When I did the shocks on our 2010 Panda, despite a really good soaking in plus gas and vigorous wire brushing one bolt on each side snapped off and they all required very considerable and violent "persuasion" to come out - They were rusted into the casting of the hub. By the way they are not just "ordinary" 8.8 strength so be sure to get the right ones. I bought all my bits including the shocks, springs and top mounts from these people:
https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/ I've since bought other "stuff from them and it's all been really good quality - despite being names I'd never previously heard of, "Original Birth" and "Top Line" for instance. I think it all comes from Italian suppliers though which would explain it. By the way, if you're unsure just ring them. I've done that a number of times and they've always been pleasant and patient with me. Good people in my opinion. Oh, and by the way, sometimes what you are looking for may not be listed under your vehicle on their website. Doesn't mean they don't have it though. I've had this a few times but when you ring them they'll give you a part number to input or you can just order there and then on the 'phone. Also worth knowing that if you make even a minimal
donation to the forum you can access the Forum discount code which gets you an extra 10% off (or did last time I ordered) and if you order more than £25 of stuff they ship free (that is what they've done with every order I've made so far anyway)
By the way I have no interest in them other than being a very satisfied customer so hoping they stay in business!
