BodyDrop Metal

I new so take is easy of me, this is my first bodydrop. What guage do I need to buy for my bodydrop?

18 guage or 16 guage its all on you bro I wouldnt go any higher guage than 18 guage.
hope this helps

i use 14-16 18 to me is way too thin for that

I used all 16 guage on mine. I wouldnt trust 18 guage for anything but small fillers that need a lot more shape than you can easily get out of 16 guage. Or a patch if you blow through the stock shit.

i have sheets of both 16 and 18 guage, they are both more than strong enough.

at least 16 ga. blah blah blah people say "oh but the floor is only 18 or 20 to begin with" yeah, but the floor was designed and stamped in a way to be strong with that thickness, when you cut it it loses much of its strength properties. figure in lateral and flex forces and go stronger.

I have mostly only used 16 on most of my projects, but i think I might be using more 18 in the future. I think it's acceptable if your project is shaped to be rigid. I like both 16 & 18. The only thing about 16 is that it's borderline too thick to cut with electric shears or a nibbler. I've broken both tools cutting 16. Those tools I used will cut the material but it makes them wear out faster. I've seen Bob Grant use 18 a lot, but I don't think I've ever seen him use 18 on the important structural panels like the floor. If you know a lot about putting extra reinforcements and strength bends in sheet metal, 18 works great. If not, stick to 16. You can't go wrong with a stronger material.