[sidhartha]

I've been looking at the shock issue for a long time. I bought my 31 Tudor without shocks. Not realizing their importance. Truth is I just assumed they were an option of the day. (I have learned so much by browsing this forum) I would like to put originals on mine but I'm on a budget and just don't think I can swing $8-1,200.00 for a complete set. I would love to have a set made by Bill but I just can't spend that much. What I've found so far is a number of kits that either require you to drill a hole in the front axle or rear cross member. Snyder's has a kit that clamps on the front axle but drills the rear cross member. Pete and Jakes has a kit that mounts the rear using the rear bumper mount holes and drills the axle. Has anyone encountered problems with these? Although I have no problem using some modern technologies on my 31 Tudor, I do have problems drilling holes in it. I though about Kahuna's idea with MGB shocks but have questions on them. MGB's are lighter than an A. Would they be sturdy enough? Cost for 4 rebuilt ones would be around $400.00 plus fabrication for the ball. In researching this style I've found that they sell conversion kits for them as well. So I'm assuming that MGB owners are having troubles with them as well. At this point I'm looking at the kit from Snyder's and perhaps fabricating a rear mount like Pete & Jakes.