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mikebte · 06-24-2018, 10:22 AM

I’m going on the same idea of all the 4x4 chassis I have seen with leaf spring front ends, no support and they work fine. I have had my 59 without that brace for 5 years and have had no issues at all. I find that support to be a little overrated and would personally not worry to much about it, but that’s just me.

If it’s an issue for you, just add a brace, easy. Get an extra transmission crossmember and bolt it up in that area.

06-24-2018, 10:22 AM	#12
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 4speed OD trans and original crossmember I’m going on the same idea of all the 4x4 chassis I have seen with leaf spring front ends, no support and they work fine. I have had my 59 without that brace for 5 years and have had no issues at all. I find that support to be a little overrated and would personally not worry to much about it, but that’s just me. If it’s an issue for you, just add a brace, easy. Get an extra transmission crossmember and bolt it up in that area.