[RJAY]

I just re-did my rack a couple of weeks ago. I made two brackets that stand off the front of the cross-member mounting holes. This eliminated the need for the longer metal bushing going through the cross-member and alowed me to get the rack at a better angle for steering arm clearance and tie rod end alignment. My original set up tended to get lose and when I tightened it up the rubber bushings crushed. It worked out great and will be easier to work on later if need be. It does take a little bending of some 1/4" stock and some welding.