Skidplate is gonna come a little later, as I have never built a tank, but as redneck as I am I gotta try. So with that said I gotta start getting .some Stainless Steel plate to do the tank. I think i may hinge the skidplate, design is still working out in my noggin'. You are correct it is pretty HD, but I would rather over than underbuild such an important part. I know the stuff the vendors sell work. Doesn't mean they satisfy my criteria though. Well lunch is over I gotta finish the route and still ride my bicycle 12 miles home before I can get this thing done tonight hopefully;D