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I ran into having to remove the bushing in the frame.

A wonderful difference!!! No more junky truck front end
sounds. Rides smooth on the bumpiest of roads!! Very important
around here. Sits up stronger looking. Like my 58
A must if you have original leaf springs that are worn or collapsed.
That s 7 leafs in a short time.
Note my 58 3100 is minus those angle plates for the spring /axle.
Has handled and continues to handle incredible. I could not imagine
it being any better after new springs and no plate(s).

Sounds great, glad you were able to get your bushing replacement installed and everything back together.

Thanks Wi Crusier!!! Couple other things. I will be
getting a thermal sleeve for the fuel rubber line.
Maybe a thermal shield between carb and manifold.
power steering after I get the black 58 s engine back in and
the M-22 mounted. I have to cut the hole in floorboard and carpet to fit.
I did remove the borg warner 3 speed OD and will sell it.

Got the power steering box in. Tomorrow ...the column and steering wheel. pump and lines.
Painted a spare tire wheel.

Steering wheel and column in. This tent will work for camping.

To add the 58 panel. Happy to have an engine in.
The frame is in great shape. New cab floor.
Need those "A" pillars in.

For those who might seek a bed mat for these.
This one for a 96 inch bed 2007-2018 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 8 Feet (96") fits with little cutting.
Just the end behind the seat. Just missing 3 inches on the side

Got rid of the exhaust infiltration. From behind the wheels to
under the bumper.

Looks great