Originally Posted by
otter
This will work. I put the shock mount in a drill and spun it while holding some fine sandpaper to sand off some material (same idea as above)
I don't think I got much deeper than removing the anodization before it worked.
If you are doing this, please be aware of a condition called "galling" with aluminum. make sure you lube the ends if you are removing the anodizing as normal wear & tear will eventually eat away at the coating and you could have the parts galling together. Personally I prefer the old nylon mounts myself.