Gently try the longer bolt, don't crank it in. You may have to get a 2" bolt? As for the bracket ... your lucky you still have one. Mine has been gone a long time. Always better to try an get it to go on if you can.
I tried the bolt without the washer, and some gasket seal on it. I'll see if it works tomorrow, after that I was frustrated and didn't want to break anything.
So close yet so far away .
Well if you want a bracket and I can't get it to fit lmk and I'll send it your way, it's the least I could do with all the advice you have given and helped contribute to the journey this far.
I'll have to find other stuff to send everyone else once they come knocking for parts