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Spring Center Pins

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#1 ·
i took apart my rear suspension and when i removed the passenger spring i found that the center pin is shot. it needs to be replaced but im not sure how to get one quickly and easily.

what is special about a center pin? is there any reason i cant buy a grade 8 bolt and grind the head round just like a center pin and use that?
 
#8 ·
Buy them, or you can use a grade 8 fine thread socket head cap screw or a rounded bolt.

Always worth it to keep a couple extra in the tool bag.

I've always used fine thread grade 8 cap screws in a black oxide finish. Never broke any of them, but I use 3/8. I've seen a lot of 5/16 ones break on the trails over the years.
 
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