Shocks: Necessity or luxury?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by sidhartha

Drilling a hole in the axle has been a concern. Mostly that it will weaken it. The bolt on mounts on the rear is a definate selling point for me. I want to be able to make all original in the future if I choose.

I don't blame you for not wanting to drill holes. I'd make a bracket that clamps in place to hold the end of the shock. Others have done it, so I know you can also. I wouldn't drill, grind, or weld anything to my Model A's.