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jaymc32 · 04-20-2010, 08:55 PM

There is a brace that bolts to the left of the steering shaft on the drivers side inner fender. Is this really needed? I've stared at it for some time now and don't see why I need to put it back in, but maybe I'm missing the obvious.

**truckdude239** · 04-20-2010, 09:11 PM

it might be what does the brace bolt to on the other side? i dont recall having one like that in my 71

vectorit · 04-20-2010, 09:14 PM

I think it's there to keep rigidity due to the cut out for the steering shaft.

Just a guess.

**NGN** · 04-20-2010, 09:35 PM

Yep, I agree with vectorit

jaymc32 · 04-20-2010, 10:05 PM

what does the brace bolt to on the other side? i dont recall having one like that in my 71
It simply connects one side of the inner to the other, nothing else. Is this not on all 67-72 models?

I think it's there to keep rigidity due to the cut out for the steering shaft.
Considered that as well, but I tried to move the inner on both sides of the steering shaft and its very stout.

04-20-2010, 08:55 PM	#1
jaymc32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 74	Is this part needed? There is a brace that bolts to the left of the steering shaft on the drivers side inner fender. Is this really needed? I've stared at it for some time now and don't see why I need to put it back in, but maybe I'm missing the obvious. Attached Images

04-20-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Is this part needed? it might be what does the brace bolt to on the other side? i dont recall having one like that in my 71 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

04-20-2010, 09:14 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Is this part needed? I think it's there to keep rigidity due to the cut out for the steering shaft. Just a guess. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-20-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: Is this part needed? Yep, I agree with vectorit

04-20-2010, 10:05 PM	#5
jaymc32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 74	Re: Is this part needed? what does the brace bolt to on the other side? i dont recall having one like that in my 71 It simply connects one side of the inner to the other, nothing else. Is this not on all 67-72 models? I think it's there to keep rigidity due to the cut out for the steering shaft. Considered that as well, but I tried to move the inner on both sides of the steering shaft and its very stout.

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