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Originally Posted by 12_month_wait

For this application, I would see welded construction as a benefit over bolts and nuts. If installed without enough torque or if they work loose, the bolted joints would allow some of the undesired movement to return. Periodic checks to ensure the bolts are tight would be another maintenance item to keep up with. Not saying one design is functionally better than the other.

I agree, I went with the welded design of the reBar because to me it just looks sturdier.

I cant say this for a fact because I haven't used a DDM brace, just my 2 cents.

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	rtrumps Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY	Quote: Originally Posted by 12_month_wait For this application, I would see welded construction as a benefit over bolts and nuts. If installed without enough torque or if they work loose, the bolted joints would allow some of the undesired movement to return. Periodic checks to ensure the bolts are tight would be another maintenance item to keep up with. Not saying one design is functionally better than the other. I agree, I went with the welded design of the reBar because to me it just looks sturdier. I cant say this for a fact because I haven't used a DDM brace, just my 2 cents. __________________ Mysterious, Convenience Pkg, Premium Pkg (Ebony Leather), Power Pkg, Floor Mats, AC, Limited Slip, Polished Aluminum Wheels, Monsoon Speakers, and 6-Disc CD Changer w/MP3 Player. 139 of 1000 http://www.rtrumps.com/ Upgrades: Tinted Windows Kappa CAI Clear Image Shorty Header Clear Image High-Flow Cat Magnaflow Catback GXP Black grill Kappa reBar Gentex GENK42 Autodimming Mirror w/ Homelink 2.4L Big-Bore Throttle Body GM Roadster ECM Flash