This question is for hayaku or anyone who may have an answer.

You seem to be pretty knowledgeable in all things cars/racing. Would it be a better design if it was welded as a single unit instead of riveting and bolting it together?

I am currently in the process of designing a strut bar for my X. I own a machine shop and have a mill that is currently doing nothing so I figured I would take a shot at it. I like to know if there are any special considerations i should take note of in the design.

TIA