soobmater Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 does any one know where you could get skidplates for soobs or do you have to custom make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Other than the factory ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Other than the factory ones? ya I want some thick ones to did they make factory front skidplates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syonyk Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 My 87 GL D/R 4WD Subaru has a factory skid plate. It doesn't strike me as something that will take a LOT of abuse (and it has holes in it), but it will protect the oil pan. Unless Subaru has some sort of significantly more sturdy skidplate available (I doubt it), you're probably best off making one yourself. It shouldn't be too difficult once you find a machine shop that can bend the metal (or weld it at the right angle). -=Russ=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Yes they came with a skidplate from the factory. Mine was even put to use at WCSS6, it's bent, my core support was bent too but my oil pan didn't get touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 My 87 GL D/R 4WD Subaru has a factory skid plate. It doesn't strike me as something that will take a LOT of abuse (and it has holes in it), but it will protect the oil pan. Unless Subaru has some sort of significantly more sturdy skidplate available (I doubt it), you're probably best off making one yourself. It shouldn't be too difficult once you find a machine shop that can bend the metal (or weld it at the right angle). -=Russ=- ya my 85GL doesn't have one I really need protection for the oil pan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syonyk Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 If you have the mount bolt holes for it, you could call around to some junkyards & see if anyone has one. I can't imagine there's a huge demand for them. You could post a WTB thread in the Subaru Classifieds. Finally, the best option is probably to find a friend who can weld, get some 1/4" or 1/2" plate metal, weld it into a skid plate, and bolt it on. -=Russ=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 If you have the mount bolt holes for it, you could call around to some junkyards & see if anyone has one. I can't imagine there's a huge demand for them. You could post a WTB thread in the Subaru Classifieds. Finally, the best option is probably to find a friend who can weld, get some 1/4" or 1/2" plate metal, weld it into a skid plate, and bolt it on. -=Russ=- dude, 1/2" plate is WAY overkill. I would do 3/16 with reinforcement welded on behind it for strength, 1/4" if I was too lazy to do some welding. A totally flat skid plate is a poor design, because the forces its designed to handle are in the direction it is weakest. Going thick on material to make up for an inefficient design would make for a heavy subaru! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 all 4wd ea81 and ea82 came with skid plates. the holes are there on 2wd models, and ea81 and ea82 plates are the same. go find some 4wd at the junkyard and grab the plate and its 4 bolts. if any are not present on 4wd's someone may have taken it off to change the oil/pan gasket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 ive noticed that the plates fit the new subueis as well, if they are revers compatable, you could get arally skid plate from primitive racing, they make some strong parts from what ive heard. http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/skid.htm i know they use alot of their stuff on their rally car. they even have 10 layer carbon-kevlar armor for the under sides, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 ya my 85GL doesn't have oneI really need protection for the oil pan I got a spare one off this Loyale I'm stripping. If you wanted a factory one to get you by; as it were. Send a PM if you are interested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 dude theres skidplates all along the side of the road.. its called street signs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espey_16 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 the skid plates on my old sub are old road signs he he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted March 26, 2005 Author Share Posted March 26, 2005 I got a spare one off this Loyale I'm stripping. If you wanted a factory one to get you by; as it were. Send a PM if you are interested in it. how much $ do you want for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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