I was thinking about 3/16 too. I need to do both front and rear. The front will be as you say, lighter...I'll probably use 1/8 and some 2x2 tubing. The rear will have to be heavier....like yours...Thanks for the input!!!! Gonna start with cardboard soon.
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'98 Limited Edition 3.4 V6 4x4(Desert Dune),Blue LED Interior Illumination Mod Completed, deckplate MOD completed, Grill Mod Cmpltd, ISR MOD Completed,Stock Rims to be
painted Graphite(Summer 2011)-Dunlop RVXT's,Custom Front and Rear Bumpers;Summer 2011