After bolting in Timbren, Steel tubing walls bent

[chopperwalker]

a 1/2-13 bolt** with a 90 ft-lb torque is going to produce up to 11,000 lb of clamp force

That is really impressive. It's much higher than I realized.

 

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First Picture shows a plate on both sides the bolt goes through.
Says one is not included
90 lbs yes that will bend 1/8" with out spreading the load.

you are right, that is totally what I missed, dang. thanks for the help.

First Picture shows a plate on both sides the bolt goes through.
Says one is not included
90 lbs yes that will bend 1/8" with out spreading the load.

you know, thinking back and looking at the manual again, my plan was to do the 2nd option that is displayed in the picture which is to use a 2x2 as a cross-member. Its confusing because in the picture of that method, they do not use an extension plate.

I have a couple axleless stubs in boxes and I am learning as well.