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Originally Posted by project_tsi
Doesn't look very strong.
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I'm with you on that one. Welded in washers for bolt holes, almost no bracing. I'd be very concerned about the vertical post going down to the a-arm section. You put in a gusset at the top but the bottom side is being held together by nothing but a little welding. That is going to have a lot of side load pushing it hard towards the center line of the car during acceleration and pulling it away from the centerline during deceleration. All of that force is going to be put on the one section of welds around the base of the post. I'd at least throw a diagonal brace from the bottom of the post up towards the centerline.
I'm just being so critical because you're going to be hurting or taking a long nap if this thing gives out. I'd want it as strong and safe as possible if it were me in the car so I want it to be tough for you too.