It has a good VIN number, i wrote it down befor it went to get sand blasted, but after the powdercoating you probobly wont be able to make it out. I have them double coat the powder coat on for added durability. I will write the buyer a bill of sale. and for the pipe braces, they just keep stock pipes from wiggling around. there useless and look stupid on there so i cut em off. its not newer than an 02 tho, because it was converted from a J arm. It was done right, everything was measured and welded in, instead of the kit you buy. you cant even really tell this has been done.