What is the general opinion on making U shaped suspension brackets by welding 3 pieces of 3mm steel plate together to make the U shape instead of by folding them ??. Would welded ones be as strong as folded ones ?

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Andy...

Buy some 50x50mmx3.25mm RHS and cut out the welded side

Just my opinion but they are a lot of work for what they cost . Cutting and welding consumables ect.

I need the brackets to be 25mm deep to mount on the side of a 25mm box section and suitable for the bushes I have which have 38mm wide crush tubes. Not sure anything of the shelf will be suitable. ?

hi andy. Ive got loads of 50x50x3mm square tube if its any use to you. Feel free to pop by and grab a length of steel.