securityguy
Legendary member
You would only need a cross brace if the thickness of the metal bracket was reduced. The righton brackets are 3/8. The ones he had made don’t look as thick from the pics. Don’t let the addition of a cross brace make up your mind as the two brackets may be apples and oranges. I can guarantee you that if the righton brackets will fit with your cover, nothing more is necessary.That looks awesome!!
Please let me know if your friend is up for making another pair of brackets.
I also would feel better with the cross brace.
-G