I don't know for sure but something to think about...with the cab mounted with rubber mounts, and the radiator support mounted on rubber pads, is there any chance that the front sheet metal would move around enough that eliminating all of the gap might make a stress point?
I buy Greg's speculation.
Weld them if you want, Deve.
As Denny posted: " . . . you're making enough
other upgrades from the factory stock truck one more shouldn't hurt. It's a custom so customize it to your own liking."
I do not buy the theory that it is " . . .just a bad design that wasn't given enough thought . . "
But, I am not interested in arguing or speculating or trying to convince myself or you or others.
