Skid plate possibilities

[LumberjackJack]

Hey folks!

I have a 2004 NA Baja. A skid plate and rear differential plate may be coming into my possession very soon. The catch? They are coming off of a 2002 Impreza. My question is - will the skid plates off the 2002 Impreza fit my 2004 Baja?

I would greatly appreciate some help here, before I make the investment. In addition, are there any makes and years that are closest to the Baja, where parts are basically interchangeable?

Thank you so much for the help!

[anarchy1024]

My understanding is, the front half is nearly identical to the Outback, so those parts should be interchangeable. I'm not sure about the Impreza... There was a thread about a limited run skid plate manufactured by Gorilla Offroad years ago... maybe the representative from them (I think his name is Derek) would be able to tell you.

[bajaguy]

Quite sure the impreza skid plate will not bolt right up. Not sure about the differential plate.

[LumberjackJack]

Well folks, I am still buying it - the deal was too good to pass up. Worst come to worst, a bit of cutting, filing, and drilling will hopefully make it fit.

I pick it up tomorrow evening, so we will see Saturday morning. Maybe ill post up some pictures, and we'll see what happens.

[anarchy1024]

Yes, please let us know how it works out.

[LumberjackJack]

Welp, the plates do not fit. I need to modify them, cut and grind, and punch out some new holes for mounts. Too much of a process for this busy college student, so I have not gotten around to them. Hope I get to them before winter, so Ice chunks dont destroy my under side up here in Maine!

[anarchy1024]

That's disappointing. Post some pics when you get around to doing it, if you can. Good luck on exams next month!