Well yesterday's progress was not great (sadly)...had huge problems trying to remove the tie rods AND so decided to remove the rack, and then stripped the allen head bolts on the U-clamp in the Smugler's box. Hoping to use a bolt out to address that this morning and get back into it today! Looks like this project will spill over to next weekend.
Some pics of the new parts:
I painted and clear coated each hose clamp:
All new stainless hardware and fasteners:
Rennline twin bar aluminum strut brace:
Yasin