Looking to buy front leaf spring shackle bracket for 67 D200

[demliag]

I was attempting to remove the bushing that goes through a bracket on the frame and holds the front shackle for the front leaf springs (see photos) and I messed up and bent the bracket. This bracket is riveted to the frame with three rivets. I'm going to try to use heat to remove the bushing and then bend the bracket back to shape, but I am worried that the holes won't be lined up or they may become misshapen. My alternative is to grind the rivets off to remove the bracket and see if I can find someone that has a parts truck that would want to make some money removing their brackets and sending them to me (or if you live in central Texas, I'll come out and do the work). Anyone out there want to make a fair price for them? I'm also willing to hear any other suggestions people might have out there to fix my stupidity.
-Allen

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[marklein]

Grind the rivets off, take it out, straighten it, bolt it back in. The bushing can be bought.

[Red383]

I'm pretty sure I have a pair of those, if you are still looking.

Let me know.

Aaron

[demliag]

I was able to find some, thanks.