[gmjim4x4]

That sounds like a plan. It looks like that spot in the frame needs to be flat (?) so a plate looks like the way to go. It looks like it needs to be reinforced at that hole also (like you say) I quess i am assuming that the frame was streched out where that hole is and should be flat and straight their. Looking forward to the pics on your repair and how the hangers bolt up. Keep up the good work...you got an old dog trying to learn new tricks watching! thanks again