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WILLNIK · 12-10-2004, 11:44 PM

Probably a dumb question, but here it goes. While installing the new front cross member, the bottom two bolts go through a welded nut on the cross member. (72 1/2 ton 2-wheel drive) These don't line up perfectly, off just enough so I can't get the bolt started. Can I remove the welded nuts and use the lock washers and nuts provided in the stainless kit I bought? Or do I keep adjusting it until the original welded nuts line up?
Thanks, Terry

12-10-2004, 11:44 PM	#1
WILLNIK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 626	? for the experts on the front cross member Probably a dumb question, but here it goes. While installing the new front cross member, the bottom two bolts go through a welded nut on the cross member. (72 1/2 ton 2-wheel drive) These don't line up perfectly, off just enough so I can't get the bolt started. Can I remove the welded nuts and use the lock washers and nuts provided in the stainless kit I bought? Or do I keep adjusting it until the original welded nuts line up? Thanks, Terry __________________ 50 miles west of Syracuse, NY '94 Silverado swb '70 Chevelle '65 Corvette roadster '11 Tahoe (wifes ride)