Outback Bash/sump plate diy?

[fredsub]

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.

[Outback bloke]

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.

[Storm]

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

[bobbyjimmy]

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