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Old 12-22-2021, 04:46 PM   #169
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Re: "Midnight Rider" 1970 C10 SWB Fleetside

Working on this trac bar mount. Here is what I went with...

Decided to work on the bottom side since it will be seen less. Cut the bottom off right at the bend.



Found a piece of angled steel that is the same thickness as the original mount. I traced the piece I cut off onto the new angled piece. This gives me a roughly close piece to start with. I drilled out the holes for the U-bolt with a step bit. Then, I cut the side length down so when I combine it with the original piece, I get close to the clearance I need for the 3/4 trailing arm. Here is the original mount with aluminum spacers the exact length I need for clearance.



Here is the new piece, ready to be welded in place.




This is after a pass on both sides. Now I need to check the fit and see what clearance I need on the trailing arm tabs now!

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