That sounds like a screwed up rock guard; it's there to cover up that cardan joint. You should see 2-3 bolts that hold it and some bracketing.

You can pull it off and see about straightening it out. To find another cardan joint or front driveshaft is becoming more difficult for these older trucks.

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