Primative Skidplate

TableTiger1 · 07-01-2009, 03:06 PM

Alright I am all set to purchase the skidplate for front and rear. My question is 3/16th or 1/8?

What are the pros and cons of each?

I plan on offroading with Smash and the rest of gang soon if that is any help

Smash81 · 07-01-2009, 03:10 PM

3/16s absolutely. Why go with the thin stuff?

CraigB · 07-01-2009, 03:14 PM

The 1/8" is cheaper to ship.

Get the thick one.

Smash81 · 07-02-2009, 06:43 AM

Woohoo! Excited to do some wheeling with you. Dash promises to be gentle.

SubieOutlaw · 07-02-2009, 08:06 AM

If you plan to follow Smash...3/16 is a must.

Smash81 · 07-02-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subieoutlaw

If you plan to follow Smash...3/16 is a must.

*angel smiley

toddlamp · 07-02-2009, 10:29 AM

I have the 1/8th, and while I have never offroaded my Forester it feels pretty damn thick. where the hell do you guys go that 3/16th's is needed?

Smash81 · 07-02-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddlamp

I have the 1/8th, and while I have never offroaded my Forester it feels pretty damn thick. where the hell do you guys go that 3/16th's is needed?

Hehehehehehe. Come out to Colorado. I'll show you. It's rocks like this that make me happy I have the 3/16s. Overkill maybe. But I'm willing to go too far with underbody protection.

Pinkmud's rock:

Torsen · 07-02-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smash81

Hehehehehehe. Come out to Colorado. I'll show you. It's rocks like this that make me happy I have the 3/16s. Overkill maybe. But I'm willing to go too far with underbody protection.

Pinkmud's rock:

Dang it ash... I've been waiting to come out and go exploring with you but I can never seem to get the time.... I have my crappy plastic 'skid plate (stock)' off right now but I found out previous owner broke one of the bolt heads off so I got'a try to twist it out so i can install the primative 3/16...

Smash81 · 07-02-2009, 10:54 AM

Torsen - that would be AWESOME to have you come out!

FLdrummer · 07-02-2009, 11:24 AM

I rarely off-road, and then only out of necessity, and yet even I have experienced the need for a 3/16" skid plate. Unless all you do is highway driving, go ahead and get the heavier skid plate.

TableTiger1 · 07-02-2009, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna order it next monday so hopefully it will be here soon. Gonna do 3/16th since I gotta try and keep up with Smash.

Also is the same thickness needed for the rear diff?

Smash if you got time next week lets meet up and talk cars. I might need some help with the install and whatnot.

Smash81 · 07-03-2009, 05:08 AM

Yeah, send me a pm with your schedule next week, I'm pretty open in the evenings but am leaving Friday afternoon: karla and I are taking the motorcycle up to the black hills in south dakota for the weekend. Never been there, gonna go check it out.

SubieOutlaw · 07-03-2009, 06:24 AM

Damn, I wish I lived in Colorado.

CraigB · 07-03-2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TableTiger1

Also is the same thickness needed for the rear diff?

I got the 3/16" front (no access holes) and 1/8" rear. I wasn't sure if the design of the 3/16" rear would clear my Cobb exhaust and the 1/8" seems adequate. Many argue that you don't need anything in the rear anyway, since the diff is cast iron. I mostly got the rear plate because it looks cool.

07-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
TableTiger1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coloardo Posts: 23 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Primative Skidplate Alright I am all set to purchase the skidplate for front and rear. My question is 3/16th or 1/8? What are the pros and cons of each? I plan on offroading with Smash and the rest of gang soon if that is any help __________________ 99 Auto Forester L

07-01-2009, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smash81 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO (NW Denver) Posts: 5,441 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	3/16s absolutely. Why go with the thin stuff? __________________ Dash: '03 XS MT Rhino: '88 Suburban

07-01-2009, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
CraigB Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Evergreen, CO USA Posts: 840 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	The 1/8" is cheaper to ship. Get the thick one. __________________ CraigB 04 FXT

07-02-2009, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smash81 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO (NW Denver) Posts: 5,441 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Woohoo! Excited to do some wheeling with you. Dash promises to be gentle. __________________ Dash: '03 XS MT Rhino: '88 Suburban

07-02-2009, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
SubieOutlaw Mr. FOTM Oct 09 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Drivers seat (Calgary, AB) Posts: 3,228 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you plan to follow Smash...3/16 is a must. __________________ Save your $ and DIY My 09 FXT Journal

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07-02-2009, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 11,912 Gallery: 1 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I have the 1/8th, and while I have never offroaded my Forester it feels pretty damn thick. where the hell do you guys go that 3/16th's is needed? __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped Starting to save for a 6spd swap.

07-02-2009, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smash81 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO (NW Denver) Posts: 5,441 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Torsen - that would be AWESOME to have you come out! __________________ Dash: '03 XS MT Rhino: '88 Suburban

07-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
FLdrummer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,349 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I rarely off-road, and then only out of necessity, and yet even I have experienced the need for a 3/16" skid plate. Unless all you do is highway driving, go ahead and get the heavier skid plate. __________________ 2004 Forester 2.5X MT

07-02-2009, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
TableTiger1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coloardo Posts: 23 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna order it next monday so hopefully it will be here soon. Gonna do 3/16th since I gotta try and keep up with Smash. Also is the same thickness needed for the rear diff? Smash if you got time next week lets meet up and talk cars. I might need some help with the install and whatnot. __________________ 99 Auto Forester L

07-03-2009, 05:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Smash81 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO (NW Denver) Posts: 5,441 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Yeah, send me a pm with your schedule next week, I'm pretty open in the evenings but am leaving Friday afternoon: karla and I are taking the motorcycle up to the black hills in south dakota for the weekend. Never been there, gonna go check it out. __________________ Dash: '03 XS MT Rhino: '88 Suburban

07-03-2009, 06:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
SubieOutlaw Mr. FOTM Oct 09 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Drivers seat (Calgary, AB) Posts: 3,228 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Damn, I wish I lived in Colorado. __________________ Save your $ and DIY My 09 FXT Journal

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