Yes, that looks to be the weak point in the system. My aluminum bar is about 1.5mm (1/16") thick and seems really sturdy, but way less than the rack itself. I've never actually looked at a dually-anchored rack. Are the two connecting bars integral to the rack? or separate, flat stock like mine?
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