Jack...when I had my transmission rebuilt the shop snapped 4 bolts holding the skid plate to the frame. They were at odds too as far as what to do...they actually had to cut like a 2x2 hole in the frame (welded back) so they could put new bolts up through and secure them with nuts and washers on the inside of the frame. Yes...a royal pain in the butt. Hey, you should try changing out rusted body mounts on these things. It's another absolute friggin nightmare.