Sorry for the delay in updates. I've been in touch with TCI in reference to the issue at hand.
For whatever reason when I ordered the 3/4 ton 4 link rear suspension it had included instructions for what I'm guessing is the half ton. The frame brackets were different (which I didn't realize until after the axle brackets had been welded on).
I've had a back and forth with TCI and they advised the following.
"Unfortunately due to the design of the brackets we have to send the axle brackets for you to re weld on the rear end"
When asked if the frame brackets included in the instructions that came with the kit were available for me to exchange the response was as follows,
"They exist but they are designed to work with the 55-59 chassis applications"
So I am left with two options,
1. Weld on the new axle brackets at the width specified with the 55-59 instructions.
Or
2. Plate the inside of the frame in order to make the frame mounts work inside the frame rather than outside (as shown in the 55-59 instructions)
At this point I'm leaning towards cutting off the axle brackets and welding on the new ones in the new, wider, location.
It's honestly been a fairly frustrating ordeal as the rear axle was custom built and I had sent them the brackets and original instructions in order to have these brackets affixed before it was finish painted.
I've been less than impressed with the communication with TCI and any sense of acceptance that they had screwed up in their instructions/kit. At this point i'm still not sure they really grasp what or where things went wrong.
