Bottom protection for xA
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Bottom protection for xA
I don't know how much interest it would generate.
HERE thery are, skid plates for engine/transmission (1/4 inch aluminum plate) and brake/fuel lines(1/8 steel plate)
P.S low profile H-frame is in the workings, rear frame brace is in place (not shown on this pic)
HERE thery are, skid plates for engine/transmission (1/4 inch aluminum plate) and brake/fuel lines(1/8 steel plate)
P.S low profile H-frame is in the workings, rear frame brace is in place (not shown on this pic)
Last edited by MidnightScion; Jan 26, 2012 at 05:07 AM.
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the radiator support has no load bearing (according to my floor jack test. most weight is supported by subframe.
when using 1/4 inch aluminium plate there isnt much give anyways. besides I'm not going to use it rock crawling ;-}
thanks for the tip though, always appreciate a valid input ...
P.S it is 05 scion xA ...
when using 1/4 inch aluminium plate there isnt much give anyways. besides I'm not going to use it rock crawling ;-}
thanks for the tip though, always appreciate a valid input ...
P.S it is 05 scion xA ...
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I have already put two nasty gauges in both oil pans while exploring Pacific Northwest trails couple months ago.
I doesn't seem to bottom out on streets, so no worries there!
On a trail there is a huge difference between punctured pan, no oil in slush box or worse loss of oil in the engine and getting home tired but happy after a day trail blazing!
P.S
Same applies to brake/fuel lines and steering hoses which are completely covered by rear part of the front skid plate...
I doesn't seem to bottom out on streets, so no worries there!
On a trail there is a huge difference between punctured pan, no oil in slush box or worse loss of oil in the engine and getting home tired but happy after a day trail blazing!
P.S
Same applies to brake/fuel lines and steering hoses which are completely covered by rear part of the front skid plate...
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From what I can tell by looking at what they make, its just a dust shield not a skid plate. It appears to look thinner than 1/8 of an inch! What will it protect 
?
I can lift front end on the skid plate I put in with little deflection of it.
And the beauty of it was, it only cost me a mere $75 + some fabrication time...(free of charge for me from me)
Not that it will completely protect oil pans, but it presents a chance of survival if
struck by something larger than a random parking lot pebble.
Cheers
? I can lift front end on the skid plate I put in with little deflection of it.
And the beauty of it was, it only cost me a mere $75 + some fabrication time...(free of charge for me from me)
Not that it will completely protect oil pans, but it presents a chance of survival if
struck by something larger than a random parking lot pebble.
Cheers
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