Is There Actually a Correct Driver's Side Front Bumper Brace For Power Steering?

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I recently upgraded my 1970 C10 to power steering which required the notching of the driver's side outer bumper brace. According to what I found on the forum, this is common and due to the fact that my truck originally came with manual steering.

Today I decided to see if there is actually a specific driver's side outer brace for power steering equipped trucks. According to the 65-75 Chevrolet Pickup Parts Catalog there is only one part # for 69-70 LEFT Front Bumper Brace and one part # for 71-72 LEFT Front Bumper Brace. I checked vendor's sites and I couldn't find one that specifies a special set of front bumper braces for C/10's with power steering. However, LMC states "A slight modification may be necessary when installed on models with power steering" on all of their LEFT side front bumper braces, 2wd or 4wd.

During my research in the forum I found the following solutions, notching of the driver's side outer brace, make sure that you have the the left and right side braces on their respective side (no notch required), "I didn't have any problems using my factory brackets". So, no clear answer.

Also, I couldn't find anyone posting pictures of the difference between a manual brace and a power steering one. I couldn't even find someone selling a set of "power steering" front bumper braces. However, I did find several threads with front bumper brackets for sale, some even had people asking if they would work "without modification" for a power steering truck. None of the sellers knew for sure.

Anybody know the answer to this?

I'd like to replace my notched brace with a correct power steering compatible one if one's available.