Couldn't agree more with you bud! What I have works for me since I'm not going any further with it, but may not work for others. It is definitely better than nothing.
Here's how mine was done
Mark, does your bar attach to the frame or just the body?
Well, I got bitten by it last night and got the boot for mine. Was told it was only good for 11.49 without the support bars. Have had it in the truck for two years and have made faster passes with it but this was the first time someone said anything about it. Now I get to decide if I really want to get my 9sec pass and make it not fun to drive on the street anymore or just enjoy it as it is or sell the whole thing and get a fishing boat!
Honestly tho, with the way the diesel performance industry is going my bet is on a reeeeaaaaallllly nice fishing boat being more fun in the end.