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Tom Wesenberg · 04-19-2013, 11:53 AM

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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.

1931 flamingo · 04-19-2013, 10:37 AM

Street/hot rodders have been drilling holes in front axles for years. Two holes not going to hurt anything.
Paul in CT

sidhartha · 04-19-2013, 12:14 PM

I used to work in a tool and die shop. Oh how I miss those Bridgeport milling machines.

04-19-2013, 10:37 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Shocks: Necessity or luxury? Street/hot rodders have been drilling holes in front axles for years. Two holes not going to hurt anything. Paul in CT

04-19-2013, 12:14 PM	#3
sidhartha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 157	Re: Shocks: Necessity or luxury? I used to work in a tool and die shop. Oh how I miss those Bridgeport milling machines.