Herald leaf spring

[Neilriser]

Hi to all,ive just started to refurb the leaf spring which i had taken apart some time ago,i cannot find the center bolt [which i put somewhere save and cant remember where] i cant see this item clearly in the manual,am i right in thinking it has a rounded end so as to fit into the diff hole,any ideas on replacement/advice please. regards Neil 

[Wendy Dawes]

Safe place syndrome  strikes again, we bought a new number plate for the Dolomite at the NEC in March and can’t find it 🙄  try ringing TD Fitchetts in Telford 01952 619585  

[Neilriser]

many thanks Wendy,can anyone confirm please that the center bolt has a rounded end? is there any reason why i cant use a allen socket ended round bolt which they do in a 3/8 unf thread,i take it that it needs to be high tensile?

[glang]

I think an Allen head of the right size would do fine and cant see even high tensile is necessary as the bolt only keeps the leaves together during spring assembly and then for installation helps to centre it on the diff. The spring is then clamped to the diff and there will be minimal load on the bolt because its the half shafts that take the side thrust from the wheels...