ea81 skidplate mounting points?

[fastenova]

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

[Turbone]

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

[Uberoo]

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

[scrap487]

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 :-)