I need to know the approximate length and width of the gas tnak skid plate on a 2008 or newer F250/350.

Why? I want to buy one when I am down south later this month and there are limits on the dimensions of things you can check can be up to 62 inches long but a max of 115 inches total length + width + height.

Parts guys can tell me weight (17lbs) and cost but they don't have one on hand to measure.


Thanks

 

why not ship it?

 

I'll answer this one for him!

He lives in Alaska.

Alaska residents are regularly complaining about shipping charges, so I'm sure he figured he'd save a few bucks. He'll need every dime up there with their gas prices...

 

Looking at about $120 to have it shipped and it would be free if I could check it on the way back.

Here is the real killer though even with that amount of shipping it is cheaper than what the dealership here in town is asking for it!

 

I don't know if the 2008 skid plate is better than the 2003 plate, but IMHO you would be better off having a skid plate made by a local metal fab shop. I just removed my skid plates to refinish them. They were rusting away from the salt. It is a really long plate(probably close to 5'), and is only supported in 4 places. It is pretty flimsy sheet metal, and i don't think it would protect your gas tank from much. It certainly won't support the truck if you high-center it on a rock.

something with 6-8 places to bolt to the truck along with a beefier 1/4" steel plate would protect much better.

I am in NC for the week, or I would measure my 2003 plate for you. One of the support arms is much longer than the rest, probably 18" if i had to guess. it is probably also about 18" wide, so 18"+18"+60" = 96" or so (all just guestimating.)

Good luck