Originally Posted by
Ironfish653
I think you’re grossly overestimating the force vectors involved here, and also underestimating the margin of difference in a flush joint -v- 1-2mm off spacers. A flush joint will support the hundreds of pounds you intend to carry, but a >2mm offset will cause the bolt to bend?
What's led you to believe there'd be a 2mm offset? The actual gap between the fork and a rack flange would be at least 7mm.