PEDAL TO Z BAR ROD

no the bracket spans the length of, and covers the spring to stiffen the box. It is roughly 7inches long and the ends are bent over at 90* to accommodate the spring.
If you didn't see it, my guess is that it's not there, cuz IDK if you can dislocate the spring with the bracket still installed.
I tried to find a pic, but no luck yet.