Hi Fox
I do not have gaskets on my trucks or the parts fenders. On yours or anyone with many hours in the paint
one does not want the pot metal to chip the paint and ultimately cause rust.
Just to be fussy gently dress the underside contact area with a fine file to remove any possible casting slag that could cause a high point.
And then snug down the speed nuts just enough. Put some dum dum under the nuts it will seal the holes for moisture and stop
the nuts from vibrating loose.
When your son is forty he will thank you.
Keep up the good work.
Howie
