Sorry I have been busy on other things. I can see how your way is stronger and needed for pro mods. I think mine has come together Stronger than you think. Lateral support, bottom bars are on a 15 degree angle, sure flatter would have been better but need room for the zoomies. The top is connected to the ½” mid plate with 7/16 bolts, reinforced by a bar an inch and a half away inside the firewall (2 inch on center) I was able to maintain my factory fire wall, engine (weight) location and happy with the accessibility of everything. My leaf spring car goals are only mid 4’s, Most people at this level get by with nothing at all added.