Right ive had a mare today with my sisters street ka, it was pulling all over the road as you accelerated and lifted off.
I found both bushes in the nearisde lower arm where completely nakard, so i removed the arm, killed the ball joint bolt in the process but thought it wasnt an issue as i had a new nut and bolt to go in, at least i would have done if i was sent it....so i have refitted everything minus the nut and bolt.

My question is where can i get a nut and bolt which will be ok for tomorrow as she needs the motor desperately on Monday and i go back home tomorrow and wont be back for a week! HELP!

P.S ive found the bolt is M10x1.5 49 mm long

 

Would these be man enough - http://www.diy.com/departments/10mm-.../237523_BQ.prd

I know they are slightly longer but that shouldnt cuase any issues.

 

I wouldn't use the B&Q bolt as it will be low grade. You'll want at least an 8.8 high tensile bolt, preferably a 10.9. You can get them from a local Engineering fastener company.

 

I think best bet is tell her tough and i will get the proper nut and bolt from Fords.
What about tourque settings, at the moment ive done the bolts up 'sensibly tight' lol

 

If you have a toolstation near you they sell high tensile bolts

 

Yea, i have not a bad idea. Might get over there tomorrow, looks like they sell 70 mm long bolts but that will have to do. They also sell locking nuts too.

 

halfords or a decent motor factors will probably stock them.

 

had the same problem on my focus years ago slap some molybdenum or copper grease on the shank of the bolt they will tap out easily in the future