PJ... I will look at mine again tonight and I just might do the same thing as you... I would cut mine to just clear the shocks... I looked again at azzmans pics and I can't figure how his works... Even if I took enough off the mount, It wouldn't be strong enough for the shocks or at the very least, where do the screws for the shocks go.. they will surely hit the shaft, won't they?... The mod continues