Quick update...
Ok, let me first say that I have read all of the advice posts and I think you all for taking the time to help.
I've just started on removing the rivets on the underside of the leaf bracket. I'm gonna take my time with these...it's going to be a bear pounding those out of the frame on my back under the truck. I'm not sure if i'll be able to really, but I'll do my best to figure out a way to get them out.
I plan on completely removing the bracket, I really want to see the frame behind it and if there is damage lurking.
I don't have the room nor the tooling to repair this as some have advised. I wish I did! It will have to be bolted back in place, that's the best I can do with what I have. One thing I can do is repair any elongated holes...I have done some welding time under my belt and fixing metal with new weld is something I have some experience with. I might be able to repair the holes if the frame isn't totally FUBAR.
Anyway, I think I'm getting a bit ahead of myself here, first gotta get those 2 remaining rivets out and drop that bracket. I just wanted to let you know I've been reading your posts and appreciate your help.
