Over on the drivers side front of the New Astro Van T5....No drillin the ears. Factory size bolts went right into place....but who knows, they mighta already been drilled for 1/2 bolts or modded later in life...but anyway,
Plenty of room on there to use regular bolts and nuts and socket wrenches. No special hex head bolts needed. We also put all new guts in the bell housing, pivot ball, fork, boot, etc.
And over on the passenger side front of the Astro Van T5, same, same....factory bolts and nuts, installed with socket wrenches. No clearance issues.
In case anybody is wondering, I labeled the Trans ATF Only. Per Mr Langdon, Stovebolt Engine Company, this NWC T5 takes ATF ONLY NO GEAR OIL.