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79T/A · 06-02-2010, 08:41 PM

I like V's idea the best so far. I have a tendency to go overkill on stuff like roll cages and seat belts, so I'd take it one step further and sandwich the sheetmetal between two pieces of 3/16 or 1/4 steel plate. I'm assuming that the top plate could be hidden by the rear deck's cover.

And I don't trust Home Depot for steel or Grade 8 hardware. I've heard that the stuff they sell is cheaply forged and therefore not as strong. I don't know where in the north you are, but I go to Tractor Supply Co for the Grade 8 and RS Phillips in Vernon for the steel. They've got a fantastic short rack full of cut offs and what not that's sold for about fifty cents a pound. Bring cash and walk out with a bunch of good steel.

And the reason I asked about the age: Depending on her weight and height, the four year old could probably still be in a car seat with a harness, which would temporarily solve the problem. Most of the newer seats are rated up to 65 pounds with the harness.

06-02-2010, 08:41 PM	#22
79T/A Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wantage, NJ Posts: 693 iTrader: (0)	I like V's idea the best so far. I have a tendency to go overkill on stuff like roll cages and seat belts, so I'd take it one step further and sandwich the sheetmetal between two pieces of 3/16 or 1/4 steel plate. I'm assuming that the top plate could be hidden by the rear deck's cover. And I don't trust Home Depot for steel or Grade 8 hardware. I've heard that the stuff they sell is cheaply forged and therefore not as strong. I don't know where in the north you are, but I go to Tractor Supply Co for the Grade 8 and RS Phillips in Vernon for the steel. They've got a fantastic short rack full of cut offs and what not that's sold for about fifty cents a pound. Bring cash and walk out with a bunch of good steel. And the reason I asked about the age: Depending on her weight and height, the four year old could probably still be in a car seat with a harness, which would temporarily solve the problem. Most of the newer seats are rated up to 65 pounds with the harness. Last edited by 79T/A; 06-02-2010 at 08:43 PM.