I posted this over at Jeep Forum but figured I'd get more responses over here at lost.
I know shoulda just came here first but I was at work on an app for that forum...

I am going to attempt to Fab some skid plates for the KK.
I am planning to mimic the dealer skids as far as bolt hole locations.
The Jeep is by no means a Crawler. More of a "get out and explore" kind of DD. I only want skids for that piece of mind. It will after all have to tote me to work on Monday.
My questions are:
Can I safely go thinner than 3/16"? I was hoping like 1/8" as it would be a bit easier to work with.
Also, the gas tank is held in place by a thin metal support/cover . The mopar skid is simply a thicker version of it but costs $198. Would it be possible(and functional) to simply pull off that metal support cover piece and weld on some 1/8"(or 3/16") steel plating to beef it up?
Thanks for the help
Jeremy

I built mine out of 1/8 as many manufacturers use 1/8. I've lost nothing but paint trying them out.

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2006 Liberty Renegade
OME, Rancho, RRO A arms, RRO roof rails w/ diy cross bars, Dual XHD7714 with Pyle speakers, drop in K&N air filter with home made CAI, 8k smittybilt winch , Sears Platinum P1, in cab winch control, 100w Optilux lights, 7" e-code Hella headlights,245/75-16C Duratracs. DIY rockrails, DIY rear double deck cargo rack.