I had to do it to mine. But--it only took two small slices and then the
metal was rotated away. It'sstill there but cut.
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Brashear, Jack, N <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
> To: Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 7/13/05 3:46:07 PM
> Subject: I Don't understand the "New" front shocks
>
> Hi All, just received a brand new front shock from M+++ from their
> eastern facility thru a local parts distributor. This shock has a
> cylindrical protrusion sticking up about 3/4" out of the top of the
> otherwise normal looking shock body. Anyway, I'd have to cut away some
> of the inner fender sheet metal to get it to fit. My local guy says he
> was told by M+++ that this is the only thing available anymore in new
> shocks....... what's the deal here?? Am I being fed a line of BS?? I
> don't want to cut any sheet metal if it ain't necessary. How about
> another source of original looking shocks?? Please help me on this
> one... many thanks,
> Jack
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