Steering brace install... is it bad

[dremu]

if I have to use a floor jack to position the damn thing?

Didn't want to hog the1/2" hole out to 5/8" or bigger, so much swearing later ... and a stack of 2x4"s and a bottle jack and some scrap steel and did I mention swearing... she's in.

Does this mean my frame is tweaked, or is this normal? Don't remember doing this the last two times, but that was a while ago...

-- A

 

[Stephen]

It's not surprising that the hole was a little off on an old GM frame but you're right, it's usually not that bad. I don't think you're hurting anything, other that putting some extra stress on the mounting bolts going into the box. It will probably all "relax" together pretty quick.

 

[dremu]

It's not surprising that the hole was a little off on an old GM frame but you're right, it's usually not that bad. I don't think you're hurting anything, other that putting some extra stress on the mounting bolts going into the box. It will probably all "relax" together pretty quick.

Old? It's an '85 ... it's all new-fangled to me!

Well, that makes me feel better... I'll check torque after I put some miles on her, make sure they're kosher. I did loctite the little boogers, as I've had them sneak out on other trucks.

Thanks!

-- A