Windshield Arm Broken

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It seems like since the problem is related to the windshield torqueing around and cracking the bracket, a better bracket design would include a heim joint (ball end) at the windshield, and some spacers to make up the gap? Then when the windshield torques around on rough roads the ball can wiggle instead of pressuring the bracket. Something more in common with the sway bar ends Baja Ron offers?
The spacers between the heim joint and the windshield brackets could be wholly or partially made of rubber tubing as well, to allow a degree of lateral movement with shock absorbing capability. Cup washers or springs could be used as well, but simpler is usually better.