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Originally Posted by HaRVey

My opinion is you can drive it that way for now since it is essentialy the same as the front attachment which does not have the Z-bar.

The Z-bar brackets just help provide added strength to the bolt (~double shear load verses single shear without, like the front).
Not every F-53 chassis came with the Z-bar brackets on the rear.

When I did the CHF I purchased additional Z-bar brackets so I could improve the front to be as strong as the back (personal preference) and notched them to ensure they did not limit suspension travel.

I have the same instinct as you. My concern is...how important is the z-bracket on the rear? How long can I get by like this?

I've read some F53s used to have them on the front as well, but the no longer do. I'm leaving on a trip in a couple days that will be nearly 3000 miles. I may need to get a mobile mechanic out to get that bracket loose and rotated into place. Or will it be ok?