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that's an excellent attitude to have. trust but verify.

just because somebody else got away with their bobo *** fix don't mean it's gonna work for you.

and more importantly, that big old spinny bit is right there up under you, don't want that mess comin' apart and taking out big jim and the twins. or, of less concern wrecking out a trans or the floorboard and a set of shorts all at the same time.
Totally agree .

I'n definitely going to check my parts and verify the measurements .

I don't do half assed fixes and" close enough" is not in my playbook.