So i got the bracket welded and mocked it up with a short piece of pipe, i may have used some random work truck on the job-site considering mine was sitting safe and sound at home HAHAHA Now to make 5 more brackets and then start on the steps themselves then the bar will be last
2 1/2 14 guage i think for base 1" 11 guage for steps 3/4" 3/8 think to frame for mounts 1 1/2 angle 3/8