Circling back to update the thread. I started this project by purchasing a frame stiffener. Summit had one for $999
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...BoCkgcQAvD_BwE It has been a serious let down at every step of the way.
This kit comes with four bolt in boxing brackets (two forward, and two back). The front brackets were anything but bolt-in. 6 out of 8 bolt holes didn't line up. Talked to both Summit and then I found the actual vendor. The vendor seemed to be aware that this was a problem, but didn't offere to do much to fix it...and pretty much told me to drill my frame. The holes were off just enough that I had to weld up the old holes and then drill new ones. A royal pain, but I did it.
Then I hit the real challenge. Going to bolt this in, it will not clear the floor pan. It looks like its at least an inch too tall to fit under the cab. Anybody have advice here? I'm at a crossroads, send it back, modify it? Am I missing something?
