finally got a bit of garage time

I think the original crossmember stuck down below the valance about 3/4" which isnt too bad, this one however sticks below the valance 2"

If i notch it 1&1/2" deep, and bring it up, and leave a 1/4 gap between rad lower tank and and notched out boxed in lower area i could theoretically make it hang as low as the original.

Question is do i kill any strength notching it out and then boxing it back in compared to just leaving it alone?