Boxing in LCAs

For what its worth... The aftermarket plates with oval holes are sexy but aren't absolutely req'd. Just a couple of pieces of flat bar welded across will do the same thing ( probably not capture as much dirt and gravel either ). Place them clear of the adjust bolt.
I agree w/ this post. But I was going to fab my own plates, that were actually more like strips of 1/8" . not as heavy, liter than store bought, but enough to keep them from spreading . Ended up w/ an aftermarket front end, which I modified a little, so it all moot to me now...