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Old 04-20-2008, 08:33 PM   #16 (permalink)
FX2.3
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Snowy - '02 Ford Ranger XL
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Originally Posted by DifferentPointofView View Post
what metal would you use? if you were concerned about heat, aluminum would be nice. not the strongest metal though...
aluminum.. though aluminum is not cheap

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have you thought about boxing in the lower control arms? I've thought about it, first for offroading, now for aero. I think for aero, some plastic would work. I just need to get my hands on materials

Not sure exactly what you mean but this is what I did today!






Now I dont expect much if any mpg difference as is, but it will be a great test for durability.. made from 24x36 Corrugated Plastic, cut and bent..

when/if I redo them I will make them extend farther down the skid plate and add deflectors infront of the tires with an aluminum subframe for strength..
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