Originally Posted by moparx
if you straightened that piece, then welded a vertical piece on the bottom, say 1 1/2"[ish] x ?? long [tapered on each end] x ?? thickness of material, would that strengthen that piece enough so it wouldn't happen again ?
i know that plate is only $30.00, but i'm just looking at the damage, and thinking of how to prevent something like that from happening in the future.
i guess i just like to overbuild proven parts that realistically don't need to be.
beer




Ya my buddy owns a chassis shop and recommended these which I may do as a winter project. I had one spare and would like to get some hits in this year so it’s good to go for now.


https://www.advancedchassisllc.net/product-p/ack-48.htm

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