you know your traction bar is stronger than your frame when...
 

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...h/DSC07102.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...h/DSC07101.jpg
second pic is the driver's side tow hook mount. the whole bottom two bolts have broken away from the weld and are loose inside the frame. i'm re-thinking building another traction bar using the stock crossmember mount locations as the only mounting points. i would strongly advise against using the tow hook locations for your traction bar mounting points, even if you do use the stock crossmember location as a support. the tow hook locations aren't meant to take a beating, only to pull the load of the car on occasion. glad i decided to pull my motor this winter!

jebus dude!!!!
You should show pictures of the actual crossmember too...lol.

here is the old bar that i replaced with the current one (below the old one that got bent).
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...h/DSC05660.jpg

that new one looks nice and beefy...good stuff

andrew, you will have to come by the shop some time. give me a shout whenever you have time. 905-802-4703

aaron