Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge. At the risk of seeming clueless and simplistic (hey, a guy's got to know his limitations as Clint Eastwood once said), it would seem I really need to find to find the correct bracket specific to my model year (pre mid 99) and really can't use the new...
This is off topic, but related. You clearly know what your stuff on these vehicle's frames. I've queried but haven't found a definitive answer (and don't have enough activity to be allowed to create a thread) I need to replace the frame rail bracket/body mount on the driver's side located behind...