I'm with you Glamisrider, I don't ever dune ride rarely ever jump unless I launch it off the top of a hill climb. All I primarily do with the bike is drag race and go on a few weekend trail riding excursions which I mostly just do hill climbs and ride leisurely because it's usually a big group. I don't know the plate thickness off the top of my head and I haven't asked the guy who will be welding it what wire he will use. Having only $100 invested in it if it breaks and needs rewelded at some point or reengineered I'm not going to be mad or upset in the least.

Definitely will post finished product pics hopefully I can get some pics while it's being welded too.