Bilstein HD perch locator tab

Hey guys I just purchased a set of Bilstein HD's with the intention of running a Spec Miata coilover sleeve and custom rates. I bought these knowing I would run into this problem. My original plan was to just knock these tabs off with a chisel and hammer like other guys have done, but some concern on the forums has made me a little paranoid. Some say it might damage the precision roundness of the shock body. The consensus is to use an angle grinder and grind off the tabs, but I don't have access to an angle grinder or the skills to prevent damage to the shock.

http://i.imgur.com/L8NXus0.jpg

This is the little tab that I'm talking about. It helps locate the stock spring perches, however I'm using coilover sleeves. Any help would be much appreciated!

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http://www.harborfreight.com/4-12-in...der-60625.html

I can confirm first hand that you do not want to chisel or pry off the tab. Use a grinder and take your time.

I had a set of Bilsteins a while back that I rebuilt that the owner had chiseled off the tab and 2 out of 4 bodies were ruined.

David knows his stuff as well as or better than anyone you will talk to on this subject. HF grinder and patience.

I would just hacksaw those tabs off.

Thanks guys. Me and a friend will tackle these things over the week. If a hacksaw won't work, then we will have to use a grinder.