Well to be honest with you, we didnt just build it to support the axle tubes. it was angled down in a "V" shape and out of 1/4" square tubing to actually act as a rock slider/support. since its not lower then the Diff. i'm not gonna hit anything with it the diff. wouldnt hit, also it'll protect the diff. from any impact. we went a "V" shape so once we do come across any objects the rash gaurd will slide on them allowing us the cross over them. (Not flat spot or square cuts to hang on) all in theory though, but i cant wait to see if she really does what she's intended to do!!!

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And if it dosnt seem to hang right, welp i've got a plasma cutter and its back to the drawing board!