Weren't there lightweight alternative made by a firm? Raceleda springs to mind.
If they can do it, then there is no reason you can't, assuming correct design/materials/fabrication etc.
I think that the forces involved in the front uprights are 'probably' higher than those in the rear. The rear is basically a glorified hub carrier/suspension pivot. The front also has to take the cornering forces.
Flyerncle is right about the cost/hassle factor. I did see a set of cortina uprights on Eblag for £50 the other day, no idea what they ended for.
Sean
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