I recently had one of the lift eye-bolts on my 1025R 54D mower break and when I went to JD the price for one was outrageous. Well after research, you can buy 10 of the 8mm eye-bolts from this company for $20.
LR278-XCP10 Eye Bolt, 8 mm Thread, Machine Thread, 2-1/4 in L Thread, 1-1/4 in Dia Eye, 209 lb Working Load, Steel - pack of 10 on DKHardware.com
LR278-XCP10 Eye Bolt, 8 mm Thread, Machine Thread, 2-1/4 in L Thread, 1-1/4 in Dia Eye, 209 lb Working Load, Steel - pack of 10 on DKHardware.com