Redline Hood Struts Install Question

I picked up a set of the redline hood struts in the recent group buy. On the lower bracket it calls for a measurement of 8 1/4" from the fender bolt going backwards. At this measurement the bracket falls directly in a seamed are with body fill in it which even when the fill is removed the bracket is slightly off.

For those who have installed these is there room on this measurement. Can I move it 1 1/8" forward towards the front of the truck as this has plenty of room to secure to and it will sit perfectly flat.

Thanks in advance

Edit: Nevermind, just saw a thread w/the same question, guess it needs to be there.

 

I just cut away some of the excess sealant and drilled one of the holes right on that seam. I wish I moved the bracket forward a little because I would like to use the prop rod when the struts start to give out. I didn't look at them for long but it didn't look easy to try and pull the struts back off the brackets.

 

Check out this thread. Redline even dropped in with advice https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/help-installing-redline-tuning-quicklift.479089/

 

I drilled through the crap and screwed the bracket down over top of it, hadn't noticed any issues, but mine wasn't a giant glob or anything, but still was a good layer. I figure it will keep the bracket metal off the inner fender metal, maybe prevent any sort of rubbage or whatever.

 

Yeah as soon as I posted this thread I saw that one but couldn't delete this one. I kept them as Redline suggested. Gotta love these things though, definitely adds some class. Just wish I could drive around w/my hood up to show them off...

Thanks for the replies.

 

Only advice I can give is measure twice, drill once. I installed some many moons ago with a group buy on here and they still are running strong. Enjoy!