So I'm thinking about having a big chunk of metal bent up that will eventually resemble a skidplate for my ea81 wagon. I'm thinking something simple, but am not sure where the best mounting points would be.

 

I have two ideas, one just to protect motor and tranny oil pans, and one that is wider to protect tie rods, etc. Anyone made a custom plate and what thickness metal did you use? Aluminum is good, as it's lightweight, but it's gotta be thicker than steel for the same protection. Thoughts?

 

Thanks, Aaron

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=48353&highlight=skidplate

1/4" aluminum should be good

or if you want to drop you subi onto rocks froms 20 ft in the air and still have engine- 1/4" steel skidplate

well from what I've heard, the engine crossmember works fine, but you will bend the isht out of your radiator support from what I've heard. Probably using the bumper and/or those tow points for a mount would be a good idea, unless you can find a way to reinforce the radiator support, but I havent looked into it a whole lot, need to fix other things first.

 

dry sump :-)