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Old 01-02-2003, 03:29 PM   #8
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Originally posted by 86GT
I wondered about that, but wouldn't that reduce strength in the rod as material is being removed?
I forget which years they were ( I think '69-70) the rods had more metal around the shoulders which would allow for them to be drilled out if needed.
I would ask a reputable machine shop and see if you could drill yours out safely or not.....just to be safe.
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