73-87 weld in brace

[marks86]

so I acquired the weld in steering brace for 73-87 chevy trucks

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turns out there are two pieces to it, I have the one circled in red.

1.what does the other odd shape piece do?
2.can I get away with just welding the outside piece?
3.is the other piece an absolute must?

 

[nvrenuf]

The second piece goes on the underside of the frame. You need to put it on.

 

[marks86]

The second piece goes on the underside of the frame. You need to put it on.

issue is I got the first piece for free, I found it in a semi truck trailer with the other piece no where to be found, are you saying without the bottom piece it wont work?

 

[nvrenuf]

No, it'll work and something is better than nothing. The underside piece ties the frame to the crossmember under the core support. If you're just reinforcing do it but you're fixing a busted frame I'd do both pieces.

That said, you've got a pic to show the general shape, maybe make the second piece.

 

[marks86]

No, it'll work and something is better than nothing. The underside piece ties the frame to the crossmember under the core support. If you're just reinforcing do it but you're fixing a busted frame I'd do both pieces.

That said, you've got a pic to show the general shape, maybe make the second piece.

thanks!