How do you bend the crossmember with the BB ones? The factory skid plate has mounting feet and the middle support foot rests against the cross member. This design makes it really easy to bend the cross member. The BB plate is 3/16" and has no feet.
How are you able to deflect 3/16" of steel 3 inches with enough force to bend that cross member?
As far as the thinner material I think it'll be OK for a while. For one it's a whole lot lighter than 3/16" which means better mileage and less weight being drug out on the trail. Plus this piece of metal full retail is like 40 bucks. If it gets messed up I'll make another one.