02-27-2021, 12:19 PM
|
#1
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 35
Real Name: Bob
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 35
Real Name: Bob
|
Skid plate that covers the catalytic converter
I've searched the posts on here and I don't believe it exists but, I'm hoping to find a skid plate that covers access to the catalytic converter.
One of my Honda sedans got its Cat stolen the other night so, it's on my mind.
I've looked at the CatClamp and CatStrap and I may go that direction on the Hondas. But, for the 4Runner, I'm looking for hopefully a skid plate.
99 Limited, 3.4L, 4x4 without running boards or sliders.
Any ideas if any manufacturers have a bolt on solution?
Taking into account heat dissipation, any other ideas? I understand that it may be a custom fabrication.
Thanks
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-27-2021, 08:39 PM
|
#2
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: KC
Posts: 823
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: KC
Posts: 823
|
Sorry to hear about your cat getting stolen.
There have been a lot of discussions about this over the years. Seems like there’s no good off-the-shelf solution for our trucks.
Maybe, if you install a full coverage skid like CBI or RCI, then maybe adding additional plates that cover the rest of the cat. The plates could be welded to the frame? For heat dissipation, add a bunch of holes in it like the factory gas tank skid?
__________________
2000 SR-5 V6 4x4 Auto
"Ol' Ruby" - build thread
@Y2K_4X4
Last edited by cl4Rk; 02-27-2021 at 09:41 PM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-27-2021, 10:17 PM
|
#3
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Berwick, Maine USA
Posts: 374
Real Name: Mike
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Berwick, Maine USA
Posts: 374
Real Name: Mike
|
Had 5 cats stolen off my Toys 2 years ago. Not cool! No skid plate just for cats. You would have to custom fab that. Some people weld rebar onto their cats so they are harder to cut off with a sawzall.
__________________
98 SR5 4X4 5spd, desert dune metallic, Toytech Eibach 3" lift, 1" body lift, RAD Rubber Designs splash guards, 4XInnovations bumpers, Doug Thorely Headers, Magna-flow converter, JBA muffler & tail pipe, RCI skid plate, SPC UCA's & rear LCA's, front sway bar links on rear, gen II rear links on front, Tundra brakes, '02 headlights, tail lights & sidemarkers, BFG 255/85R16 Mud Terrain T/A's 241,000 miles.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-28-2021, 05:35 AM
|
#4
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: So Cal
Age: 62
Posts: 55
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: So Cal
Age: 62
Posts: 55
|
Bud Built
Bud Built 2 piece skid plate covers the catalytic converter. Also the original 3rd Gen Skid Plate.
__________________
Dave S
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-28-2021, 08:43 AM
|
#5
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: KC
Posts: 823
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: KC
Posts: 823
|
From this thread: BudBuilt Skid Plates
Quote:
Originally Posted by the great him
i just went out and looked at mine, id say they cover more like 50-60%. it would not be impossible to remove the cat, but it would slow some one down or make them think twice about trying it...
|
__________________
2000 SR-5 V6 4x4 Auto
"Ol' Ruby" - build thread
@Y2K_4X4
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-28-2021, 01:43 PM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,151
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,151
|
I went the steel rod method, had my muffler guy install them all over the cats on a sequoia, 4runner, camry, kia and a prius, about $150 for all of them.
Sure they can be cut yet with a fair amount of noise (about 8 rods per cat) my bet is the average thief will move onto an easier target and thus I sleep better, ahh.
__________________
2001 Limited 4WD - 346+K - SunfireRed\Thunder Cloud; - 265/75/16 Michelin A/T2s - Fat Pat's 1.5" BL - StopTech ANGLED rotors - In series 699 trans cooler, New Yota1 transmission, All new OEM suspension front to rear.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-28-2021, 03:09 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,685
Real Name: Blair
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,685
Real Name: Blair
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jgue467
I went the steel rod method, had my muffler guy install them all over the cats on a sequoia, 4runner, camry, kia and a prius, about $150 for all of them.
Sure they can be cut yet with a fair amount of noise (about 8 rods per cat) my bet is the average thief will move onto an easier target and thus I sleep better, ahh.
|
8 per Cat? Jeez - I was thinking about 1 length of rebar or 2 max.
__________________
260K - Y2K/E - Clock still works
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-28-2021, 03:16 PM
|
#8
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: San Diego
Posts: 13
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: San Diego
Posts: 13
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Endlessblockades
8 per Cat? Jeez - I was thinking about 1 length of rebar or 2 max.
|
My old 18v dewalt grinder goes through rebar in 2 seconds. Definitely need something stronger.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-28-2021, 04:21 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,685
Real Name: Blair
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,685
Real Name: Blair
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JB1
My old 18v dewalt grinder goes through rebar in 2 seconds. Definitely need something stronger.
|
Yep, I have the 20V Max version.
__________________
260K - Y2K/E - Clock still works
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-16-2022, 02:00 AM
|
#10
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baughb
I've searched the posts on here and I don't believe it exists but, I'm hoping to find a skid plate that covers access to the catalytic converter.
One of my Honda sedans got its Cat stolen the other night so, it's on my mind.
I've looked at the CatClamp and CatStrap and I may go that direction on the Hondas. But, for the 4Runner, I'm looking for hopefully a skid plate.
99 Limited, 3.4L, 4x4 without running boards or sliders.
Any ideas if any manufacturers have a bolt on solution?
Taking into account heat dissipation, any other ideas? I understand that it may be a custom fabrication.
Thanks
|
I think this company has what you're looking for.
Catalytic Anti Theft Shields and Converter for Toyota Tundras, Sequoias by ADD Automotive
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-16-2022, 06:14 AM
|
#11
|
|
Elite Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 5,154
Real Name: C8H18 Mike
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 5,154
Real Name: C8H18 Mike
|
Any skid plate kit that covers the engine, transmission and transfer case will prevent easy access to the cat(s) - the bottom engine cover offers little protection.
I have RCI (powder coated) skids but the Coastal Offroad kit might be cheaper if you don't mind panting it yourself.
Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
__________________
.
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD, V6 5-Speed e-Locker-> 4WD 4runner Journal Thread
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Un-Sported 2WD, V6 Auto -> 2WD 4runner Journal Thread
1959 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup EVERYTHING done 'cept paint and body
.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-16-2022, 12:09 PM
|
#12
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Making my way to the sticks
Posts: 442
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Making my way to the sticks
Posts: 442
|
I have a federal emission runner so IDK the placement on your ( likely CA emission based on the fact your in Burbank) cats are. My trail gear trans crossmember/tcase skid cover the cat to the rear O2 sensor but left the front half exposed. Because of my trail gear cross member there is no trans skid that a company makes so I made a custom trans skid to go from my engine skid to the trans cross.
With that said I also have a rod cage welded around the cat. one leg at the front and one at the rear weld it to the inside of the frame. The legs on the inside section of the vehicle run to the trans skid that has a mounting tab that uses a nut and bold to secure.
I did this after my neighbors sequoia's cat was stolen. On his I was able to place a 3/16" plate the width of the underside of the cat and weld bars straight to frame points to secure. So its basically a cat skid
don't know if that helps...
__________________
99 Limited: 4wd conversion, OME 883/891, Built Right UCAs, Armored and winch up front, 285's with 4.88s and dual locked.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-16-2022, 12:24 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,685
Real Name: Blair
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Northern California
Posts: 1,685
Real Name: Blair
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by G_Raw
I have a federal emission runner so IDK the placement on your ( likely CA emission based on the fact your in Burbank) cats are. My trail gear trans crossmember/tcase skid cover the cat to the rear O2 sensor but left the front half exposed. Because of my trail gear cross member there is no trans skid that a company makes so I made a custom trans skid to go from my engine skid to the trans cross.
With that said I also have a rod cage welded around the cat. one leg at the front and one at the rear weld it to the inside of the frame. The legs on the inside section of the vehicle run to the trans skid that has a mounting tab that uses a nut and bold to secure.
I did this after my neighbors sequoia's cat was stolen. On his I was able to place a 3/16" plate the width of the underside of the cat and weld bars straight to frame points to secure. So its basically a cat skid
don't know if that helps...
|
Photo?
__________________
260K - Y2K/E - Clock still works
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-17-2022, 02:57 AM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Posts: 1,418
Real Name: Keith
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Posts: 1,418
Real Name: Keith
|
Some good info here.
Since, to cut a single cat out of an exhaust pipe requires making a cut both behind AND in front of the cat, one only has to protect EITHER the pipe in front or the pipe to the rear from being cut. On my '97, the segment at front of the cat is much, much shorter than the segment to the rear...so that's where I'm looking to create some protection.
If the creeps make one cut and realize they can't proceed, it's a small welding job to repair their failed attempt.
__________________
97 4R SR5, 4WD/Elock, 3.4, 5spd. OME881/890 springs/OME shocks, 265/70/16 BFG AT/KO2.
Last edited by pluton; 03-18-2022 at 12:14 AM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-17-2022, 10:31 AM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,151
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,151
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Endlessblockades
8 per Cat? Jeez - I was thinking about 1 length of rebar or 2 max.
|
No - I meant he put 8 pieces of rebar on each cat, each piece varies but about 6-8 inches.
He took time to find places and different angles so cutting them would be take some time, hopefully they'll just move on to easier targets.
But like they say, if they Really want something, nothing can stop them.
i call them Leaches of Life.
__________________
2001 Limited 4WD - 346+K - SunfireRed\Thunder Cloud; - 265/75/16 Michelin A/T2s - Fat Pat's 1.5" BL - StopTech ANGLED rotors - In series 699 trans cooler, New Yota1 transmission, All new OEM suspension front to rear.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|