Don, I'll post those bracket measurements on this thread tonight.

 

Thank you kind sir! Your a scholar and a gentleman!

 

Don, you're handy enough that you could make angle iron or strapping work.

 

Is the metal gas-tank plate steel or aluminum?

 

So, has anyone tested or know of tests of the relative durability of the carbon-fiber shields versus the aluminum ones?

 

It is steel.... not sure if its factory or custom as I have yet to come across another one. But if fits like a stock one... I'm just happy to have a hard protector for the plastic tank...

 

Muchly appreciated! Will have to see what I can come up with. I'll post pics when I do fabricate something...

 

I just saw one this past weekend, on a 96 Jimmy. Very nice....might go back for it.

I have a full set of CF already, so not sure the wife will go for it.

 

I have not seen any tests, but what I have seen first hand....the aluminum hold up much better. Typical, being they are heavier and metal. The same hit that might crack or fracture a carbon fiber plate, would scratch/dent or bend an aluminum one.

If I remember correctly, I think blazen_red_4x4 posted a picture of his CF plate cracked after hitting a tree stump.

Safe to say, aluminum is probably preferred, but carbon fiber is better than nothing.

 

I cannot for the life of me seem to find it now... But I remember reading an article that the composite skids scored better in GM testing at their proving grounds vs the aluminum. The composite skids can flex and absorb smaller impacts that would dent an aluminum skid. If you're wheeling hard enough to bust a composite skid you probably should invest in steel lol