I'm working on installing an aux. transmission on my 46 GMC COE and this brace "rod" is in my way. It runs from a frame crossmember a couple feet behind the cab to the transmission. What is its purpose? Can I run without? I haven't seen it on any of my other big bolts, but they have been newer.

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Jason
1946 GMC COE
1967 Pontiac Lemans Convertible

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