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having some problems with the plastic sump guard on '98 OBW,
so thought I might price up some various Al sheet at the local supplier...

all 1200x2400
Flat
3mm $220
4mm $320

tread plate (marine grade) - hard stuff, probably the best to go for??
1.6mm $135
3mm $250
2.5mm not in stock,

plus paying some one to bend it,cut it/weld it/, bonus should be plenty Al leftover to do other things with maybe...

there's a diy here http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin ... ate-35985/

Or theres the SubXtreme one at $352+delivery which is just plug and play I guess...


i'm not decided which way to go, anyone got a recommendation/comment?

what do you think of those prices above?

do I really need to go thicker mm?, the tread plate feels rather hard stuff compared to the plain flat product.

The Subaxtreme ones are too well priced to even consider building one, unless yours is lifted. I don't think they have a different plate for lifted vehicles.

I agree with OB, unless your car is lifted why would you make your own when a bought one is gonna end up cheaper? I know the satisfaction of a job well done

I've got a SubaXtreme sump/bash gaurd off a Gen III Outback for $50 if you (or anyone else) wants it.

I cut 2 holes - well one hole (for the oil filter, it's a PITA to remove to change the oil, due to its weight), and one to clear the headers on the LH side (i've got the Borla replica headers and they are a fair bit of thicker over the standard headers).

Email me; bobbyjimmy {at} hotmail {dot} com