M38A1 Front Spring Bracket Replacement

[jeeplvr247]

I took my shocks off to repaint them because they were white and it bothered me greatly. In the process I broke the welds that hold the front shock stud to the bracket. I see you can by the whole bracket assembly for about $30 but I don't know how to replace it since it appears to be riveted to the frame. The frame is also fully boxed at the point the bracket connects so I am not sure how the rivets were done in the first place. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[NDT]

Yep don't remove the old brkt, just find someone who can weld and show up with your jeep with the fender removed and a 6-pack.

 

[jeeplvr247]

I will put out an APB for someone with a welder. Thanks for the advise.