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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JDMac34" data-source="post: 1500029" data-attributes="member: 29257">I ran FEA on the brackets before and after. There was not a significant change in the resulting stresses when comparing the original mounting location to the new one. The original front tabs are still pressing down on the hump in the floor and the slots in the bracket mean that the bracket would have to deform more than 1/2" forward or backward before the tabs contact the stud and are put in tension or compression. Yes, gussets could help as long as they don't create a large stress concentration on the top bend. I appreciate the concern for safety!Returning back to the purpose of this thread: I'd recommend you take the brackets to a shop and have them modified in some way. The 2 extra inches made it much better...giggidy.</blockquote>