[Zass38]

Personally, I do not trust the metal studs to support any large weight in hanging cabinets. The studs used by The Villages builders are not commercial grade.

Thus, what i have done is to place a 1 x 4 board under the cabinet to support the shear (downward) load of cabinets. I use 3/16" butterfly bolts to attach this support board, plus a commercial grade contractor glue. This now provides a shelf which supports the vertical load.

I then, attach the cabinets in the top reinforced section of the cabinet to the drywall, using 3/16" butterfly bolts, with a large washer to support the vertical pull of the cabinet, which is usually minimal.

The net result is an installation that will support large loads and give a lifetime of service.