I have always wondered the structural impact of doing so. The flat sheet of floor in the front is like a skin on a drum. With a big hole in it, it becomes a drum with a big hole in it. I decided not to do mine. I will also have my electric power steering pump right below.
I am even contemplating running some re-enforcement between the uprights right in that area. Looking at welding some light plates left and right and welding a piece of half tubing to the floor.
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