I think you are correct. Was assembling mine last night and for sure one function of the box section is to make up for lost strength due to the big hole to get the rods through .. and they have to be big enough holes to get the bent ends of the rod through.
If you need any pictures I've got my whole bumper and hideaways setup clamped to saw horses for assembly.
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