Okay took my steering box off tonight I the front two holes are totally destroyed (I have the weld on brace) the bottom front one pulled the spacer right through the frame. I know I need the bolt on brace but some questions first it seems that the more flex you have the worse the cracks. Is this true? I am using 58" dodge springs up front lots of flex. Second it looks almost as if the weld on plate has pulled away from the frame a little should I cut it off heat it up and pound it into submission( it fit like crap when I got it)and weld it back on? Also would it be worthwhile to weld a thick washer (I will cut it out of 1/8" plate) to the back side of the frame. I can't afford to go Hydro assist so I want to do everything I can do to strengthen the frame here, I also can't afford really to buy the brace so I will build my own. Any suggestions or criticism is welcome
