[harrij4]

I just finished the bracket design and ordered the parts. I'm going for "overbuilt" but wanted to make sure I kept the bracket weight down to ~25lb per side. I'm using 3/16" x 8" flat bar stock for the bottom which nicely spaced the steps down enough that they don't hit the body when retracted, and a 3/16" x 4.5" flat bar inside the torsion boxes. I'm welding weld-nuts onto the upper plate and using 1/8" ribs to maximize stiffness. I'll weld everything up and send it off to powder coating before installing.