While it's supporting the bracket tab, all the load is still placed on the two axel tubes. If it were tied (bolted) to the web of the diff, you'd have a much more robust assembly.



I agree about the bungs but in a an aplication like this (where the vast majority of the force is in tension) bungs will let you use a very thin walled (light weight) top link. Only relavent when every pound counts.