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Dan Bowles · 03-15-2010, 08:14 AM

They are a bit triangulated to help keep the front end centered. Remember, there were "adjustment" slots in the bottom and you are hoping everything stays in one place but the fenders/rad/cab basically make it a box and it will flex as it is going down the road. To keep it square, the triangles are used.

When doing an S10 type swap, mounting the radiator to the frame pretty much keeps the side to side forces down to a minimum but you still run the risk of the top twisting side to side. With the new suspension, most of this is eliminated unless you are driving in very harsh washboard type conditions. The old straight axle would have you bouncing around and twisting.

03-15-2010, 08:14 AM	#4
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Fender brace question They are a bit triangulated to help keep the front end centered. Remember, there were "adjustment" slots in the bottom and you are hoping everything stays in one place but the fenders/rad/cab basically make it a box and it will flex as it is going down the road. To keep it square, the triangles are used. When doing an S10 type swap, mounting the radiator to the frame pretty much keeps the side to side forces down to a minimum but you still run the risk of the top twisting side to side. With the new suspension, most of this is eliminated unless you are driving in very harsh washboard type conditions. The old straight axle would have you bouncing around and twisting.