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Originally Posted by nvrdone
if I remember correctly, that frame has a taper to it - it gets wider at the rear. If so, your crossmember may not be wide enough to fit. you may have to add some shims.
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Actually, given the arced nature of the support given its past life as the spare tire bracket, I've decided that when I cut it out, I won't be using it. I'm going to get a 2 inch by 3 inch square tube section cut to the width of the rear frame (in front of the holes I'll need for the bumper mounts. It will fit between the "C" shape of the frame and be plenty sturdy....I think.
Generally, when I work on suspension components I use Grade 8 bolts. Any reason why I shouldn't use Grade 8 hardware to replace the rivets on the leaf spring shackle mounts once I cut them out to remove that crossmember?