Robert, I think you did not see the 1/4"x2"x2" plate on TOP of the shock tower in between the 2 1/4" plates that go down off the Tube to the upper shock tower that is tied to the cage and landed to the front frame rail...... That is Plenty enough to hold the weight of the car. The Factory washer is going to have to shove through the 1/4" Plate also...... That is just not going to happen.