Shock bolt prices

[avant-garde]

I've just bought a new set of standard rear springs for my T25 Aircooled 1982 camper and I can't believe that the shock bolts are so expensive. I've not bought any yet as I want to know if they are taking the mick!
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£24 for one M12 x 1.5 x 65 bolt

Can't I just buy the same from my local steel works or am I missing something about this bolt?

[avant-garde]

Just found these http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=475" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They mention 8.8 steel...so basically I can get the same 8.8 M12 bolts at my local steelworks for under £2

I've heard the expression you get what you pay for ...but that is ridiculous.

[Ian Hulley]

As a storekeeper we buy them all the time ... probably 70 or 80p each, as always try your local fasteners supplier be warned many have a £5 minimum order charge. A bolt is a bolt is a bolt ... which is why on Vagcat VW include the size, thread pitch and tensile rating as well as a part number

Ian

[billy739]

good used ones here for price of postage!

[Ray]

volksbolts on e bay have them - 14.99 for four

[avant-garde]

Many thanks for that...I bought them from my local steel suppliers called S J Andrews down here in Cornwall
4 x M12 x 65 H/T bolts £0.97
4 x M12 Metric Nylock nuts for £0.28

Then I was charged £100 by my local garage for fitting my new gearbox which took them no more than an hour to fit

Swings and roundabouts I guess!