Time to start the front end.
I first clamped in the new lower crossmember locating it 15 & 13/16 inch back from the original front spring mount as instructions state. Had to grind off the rivited brake line holder to get the crossmember to fit. Flopped the frame and drilled 3/8" holes in the frame using four bolts on each side to attach the lower crossmember. Flopped the frame back over and positioned the coil spring pods over the frame and lined them up with the lower crossmember and drilled twelve 3/8" holes that hold each pod to the frame and crossmember. Looking pretty sturdy.
Next, I bolted the strut rod support brackes to the back of the lower crossmember and clamped the rear of the bracket to the frame. I flopped the frame again and drilled three 3/8" holes through the bracket and on through the frame. Tightened those bolts and flopped the frame right side up again and drilled the two 3/8" side mounting bolts to finish that application.
It was about 93 degrees out today with 90% humidity so I think I lost a couple of pounds today.
Tomorrow I will start installing the rack
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