Hand holding a bolt over a nutted metal bracket on a greasy vehi…

To perfectly center the swingaway strike bolt holes, first install the brace to the t/g, with this upper area centered over the welded & punched reinforcement inside.



Then thread a pointed bolt into the bracket from inside the t/g so it presses against the skin, and gently press the skin from the outside (by hand if possible; or with a rubber mallet) to dimple the sheet metal over the bolt's point.

Owner caption April 2014 · Photo 5102 of 6546