Pic:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...48820570cKwWoD

Here's why I need to know: (on passenger's side)
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...48820513BFIrHK

The alternator relocation kit that keeps the power steering (no a/c, old design) is placing the alternator to touch this just barely. I am wondering if I can take half of the exposed portion of this tab off for clearance, or at least cut away at the corner of it to make room for the alternator to move a bit when the engine torques under load.

 

No idea on your question, but I am jealous of your tube setup. Very pretty.

 

If I am not mistaken those are not hooks, but the removeable plates that hold the nuts the k-member bolts thread into.

 

Not sure if they are removable or not, but there are blind nuts welded to them that the stock K-Member bolts thread into. The plate keeps the whole thing from spinning as you torque the bolts down ...

 

Yeah, maybe not removable, but they do "float" in the frame rail.

 

Think I can grind down on those tabs to clear the alternator and not affect the k-member mounting at all?