You could flatten that deflector a bit with some shims and a hammer and punch, but the lug studs should flatten it out against the axle flange. Be sure to get that "trough" lined up with the extra hole in the flange between two of the lug studs. A little RTV would be good to use.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.