re: 12 gauge vs 14 gauge steel for front truck bumper, which is better?

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The 14 gauge is steel tread plate and weighs 125 lbs

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That is probably close if not as strong as the 12ga flat. Of course that requires something to hit enough raised diamonds. If it gets hit at a 45° angle it will be weaker than the 12ga but they both would get fricked up.

I think the 14ga should be fine.