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txwin70
08-14-2006, 02:49 PM
found on craigslist
LINKY (http://dallas.craigslist.org/tls/193637696.html)
KMAN
08-14-2006, 04:22 PM
Think that's thick enough for skids?
tbplus10
08-14-2006, 04:57 PM
Thats aluminium Diamond plate which really isnt the best for skid plates. It will drag and gouge on rocks, your better off finding steel for skid plates.
KMAN
08-14-2006, 05:07 PM
Huh...I didn't see that it was aluminum.
equin
08-15-2006, 01:22 PM
I could be wrong, but I thought it had more to do with the diamond plate pattern itself tending to "catch" on rocks and obstacles, whereas a smooth plate just glides over it since it's smooth. Unless I misunderstood and it's just that 1/4" thick aluminum simply isn't strong enough? I'm sure it's alot lighter than 1/4" steel, though.