Thanks Dagdisco03, I copy. Very good point. The bracket I'm thinking of making would have a rubber section in the middle that would absorb small impacts. I understand what you are saying. There is movement from the engine/trans so locking it ridged to the cross member isn't a good idea. Sorry I didn't really expand on it in the original post. Glad you're keeping me honest. Pic attached is a small rubber shock absorber. I have a couple of these I was considering using. But now that I think about it... It's prob overkill. Maybe I should just run with it and see how it does. If I hear thumping I'll consider a custom shock bracket then. Thanks