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Its going to look good.
I think your over-worried about welding in the d-ring. I watched a show yesterday about the strength of carbon-fiber glue up vs a single spot weld. The glued c-f withstood 11,000 NM[?], the weld withstood 10,000. The tester said that he would lift a 2 ton vehicle with the two pieces attached without any worries. Seeing the strength of a single spot weld, I wouldn't worry about multi passes with a flux core welder, especially if the d-ring would have to be pulled threw 1/4" plate with weld on both sides.
Good luck,
Richard
that does give me some piece of mind. but you have to remember, the spot weld was probably done by a professional welder that is certified to do so. i'm a self taught amateur on my best day lol.
thinking about it though, it'll be welded on 7 areas total to the rest of the bumper. (4 sides on the outside of the bumper, and the 3 inside the bumper) if i heat it up first, turn up the welder as hot as it will go and then take my time, it should be plenty strong. my fear is having a d-ring/clevis mount flying through the air after the welds fail and killing someone.