General Front suspension strut spares

[Edspunto]

Hi, I have new front kyb shocks springs and bump stops for my 2003 Punto 1.2 8v. Going to swap them out next nice sunny day im off. Howerver, in anticipation of rusty hard to remove bolts ect.. Im trying to source some spares. looking for the folowing, if anybody has some or knows where to go please let me know.
Spring caps 46750910
Hose clips
Lower nuts bolts 50703718 x 4
Ive seen these online but if can recomend a good supplier let me know
Lower rubber mounts 46746544 or sm1810 kyb
Upper rubber mounts in engine bay
Regards Eddie

 

[judderbar]

Hi, I have new front kyb shocks springs and bump stops for my 2003 Punto 1.2 8v. Going to swap them out next nice sunny day im off. Howerver, in anticipation of rusty hard to remove bolts ect.. Im trying to source some spares. looking for the folowing, if anybody has some or knows where to go please let me know.
Spring caps 46750910
Hose clips
Lower nuts bolts 50703718 x 4
Ive seen these online but if can recomend a good supplier let me know
Lower rubber mounts 46746544 or sm1810 kyb
Upper rubber mounts in engine bay
Regards Eddie

The strut bolts and nuts from the Fiat dealer are not particularly expensive relatively speaking. There was a thread here discussing the hardness level on the nuts and bolts where I could read the numbers on my ones. Conclusion being they are not simple to replace without going to Fiat or a specialist.
Your lower rubber mount is the top mount and bearing that you can get from your local motor shop as an after market part.
The spring caps are very thick metal in an area that water drains well. I doubt you need to replace these.
Engine mounts. There must be plenty of good mounts in car scrap yards. As far as I can see on my 14 year old car the rubber does not go hard like it used to in the old days.
Clips I dont know. Replacing these must be a common problem for professionals and DIYers alike. Local motor shop for something that is going to work?

 

[Edspunto]

Thanks for the reply.

The main issue appears to be the bolts.

I did try the main dealer. Taking 50703718 for example. I need 4 and the min order is 10 cost 47.50 + VAT. Total cost for all the bolts 87 + VAT. Its a bit much and worth investigating for any alternatives.

However, it appears to me to be a simple flanged part threaded bolt. No info is visable on my bolt on the car due to rust so I cant say what grade 8.8 12.9 or wherever. Ive orded 2 on line as cheep as I could to find out.

With an old car I guess this is a common issue. I will try to reuse as many parts as possible.

 

[judderbar]

If you strike the nut with a hammer and then use a torque wrench set to 70 to turn the nut and bolt alternately to loosen and then tighten and do this many times you will break the nut free from the bolt. However the bolt can become more or less welded inside the strut and hub by the action of the rust. Once the nut is off you only have the bolt end to work the bolt out and it will snap off if rusted solidly in unless you are very careful tightening and loosening many times.

 

[jimboy]

Good advise already. Have you considered a ratchet gun? good investment if you are handy with the spanners. Stating the obvious penetrating oil sprayed on a few days before work starts.

Regarding the hose clips, I've always replaced with stainless steel jubilee type. E bay has a wide selection, pick a known trusted make.

 

[atom0007]

my long exciting thread on the lower strut bolts

https://www.fiatforum.com/punto-ii/436392-hub-suspension-bolts-strength-class.html