has anyone got the dimensions or template to make a skidplate for a gc8 or 96-98 legacy ??
1996 outback SKIDPLATE
Started by BG11XV, Mar 03 2014 12:16 PM
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 12:16 PM
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 01:59 PM
Grab an undertray from the wreckers and use as a template.
thinking of doing the same for my Gen4
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 02:02 PM
I know it defeats the purpose but I'm pretty sure you can buy one pre made
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 03:07 PM
I have an oem option one...... Never seen one til I bought it and not seen one for sale since. Its pressed steel.
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 03:35 PM
Im after one of these. Will it fit a gen 2 legacy gt? Mine was missing when i bought it. Will it make any difference to the fitting that i have an ej257?
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 04:03 PM
I have an oem option one...... Never seen one til I bought it and not seen one for sale since. Its pressed steel.
Ive seen a few of them on Gen1 Libertys 
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 04:27 PM
ya thats an e81 skid plate . ull need to make 2 cuts to fit the trans crossmember and two thin cuts on the rear side to clear the crossmember and sit flush
i have the stock plastic plate atm the gen 2 outback . if i sit that on some metal will it be accurate tho . id rather be able to measure it out
i have the stock plastic plate atm the gen 2 outback . if i sit that on some metal will it be accurate tho . id rather be able to measure it out
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 04:35 PM
http://s220.photobuc...ary/Skid Plate/
http://www.ultimates...r-a-96-outback/
hey mate this is the cuts u would need to make to fit ur car
http://www.ultimates...r-a-96-outback/
hey mate this is the cuts u would need to make to fit ur car
Im after one of these. Will it fit a gen 2 legacy gt? Mine was missing when i bought it. Will it make any difference to the fitting that i have an ej257?
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 05:42 PM
ya thats an e81 skid plate . ull need to make 2 cuts to fit the trans crossmember and two thin cuts on the rear side to clear the crossmember and sit flush
It bolted directly to my Gen2 withought mods.
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 05:45 PM
Get a road stop sign and drill the holes for the mounts.
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 09:49 PM
I have an oem option one...... Never seen one til I bought it and not seen one for sale since. Its pressed steel.
Does this sit lower than the plastic one? My car is on bilstiens so not to low but...
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Posted 03 March 2014 - 11:05 PM
Cant say. I ripped the plastic one off straight away.
My car is on coilovers and nearly tucks front tyre..... no issues.
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Posted 04 March 2014 - 09:18 AM
Also check places like eBay/Gumtree etc. Secondhand "SubaXtreme" sump guards come up from time to time and they're airbag compliant.
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