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Old 05-11-2011, 07:13 AM
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I'm thinking about making a skid plate, as I daily drive my boosted tib with a 4 inch drop.... I'm going to use sheet metal but I'm not completely sure what to do. Suggestions? Or has anyone done this before?
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I recommend lifting it about 2 inches
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sheet metal for a skid plate? how will that help? it will get worn through faster than a thai hookers panties..



4" drop, how about lifting the car up..
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The street trucker guys weld a few pieces of chromoly to be the lowest part of the vehicle



It's strong and decently cheap
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Yeah I would go with a few pieces of like 1/8" flat bar that is at least 1" wide and fab them into skid plate bars.




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