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I'm not sure welding would add much benefit. But then again I'm no structural engineer. Everything fit perfectly and snug, so I think it is adequately doing the job it's designed for. I can see how the factory tower hats crack, the metal meat up there isn't enough in my books.
Took me good 2-3 hours. Longest part was getting the coils out for me.