Originally Posted by Hoot

Light for sure but very thin. ...just over 1/16. Is that strong enough? I mean, how much strength would that add to a steel tube? Especially since it's just flat stock and not angle stock. What would prevent it from just kinking over in between bolt locations? Off of the top of my head i was thinking to go with at least 3/16 if it's aluminum. I was actually thinking steel would be less prone to fatigue induced stress fractures. What do you think about 1/8 steel? A little heavier definitely, but on such a small piece we're only talking a few ounces difference.