I would replace the bolt with a stud so it can go in to the proper depth, cut it as required and otherwise leave it as is. Make sure the shims you have on the transmission have the correct size hole in them so they do not shift around and place undue stress on the bolt. Unless it has already worked loose on the ends of the L brace I wouldn't think it should if it isn't flexing.


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