Hello all. This is my first post. I have a 1979 C10 shortbed. My question is I used a step bit to open up a frame hole from 3/4 to 1 inch. Its the tank strap access hole, I opened it to get access to it with a socket. Everything I have read says to not drill near the flange of the frame (top horizontal part). It still has about 11/16 of space between the hole and the flange. Its about an 1/8 inch closer than it was before. Should I put a grade 8 1 inch bolt through it with a plate on the backside with bolts on the corners of the plate for added strength(the tank bracket allows extra bolts through the plate. Or am I being neurotic and seriously overthinking this? Appreciate feedback.
Thanks.