best skid for cats
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85GT-79FJ40
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I've been thinking the same thing.... Moving to a much more urban setting than I'm in now shortly with no garage.
NB17Limited
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From the pictures on websites, C4 Fab looks like they cover the best. I wish they came in aluminum though. I too am moving from a garage to an unknown house in Southern California in the near future and have been looking for the same protection. I am probably going to get RCI aluminum and weld extra wings on to cover the cats better.
85GT-79FJ40
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I have the RCI front skid and it's awesome. I'll probably do the rest of theirs eventually. The trans one looks like it has pretty good coverage for the subject at hand. Honestly I'm more concerned with leaving my motorcycle and my project Mustang out all the time. Might need to build a garage soon.
TRD PANTHER
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Yes, the new C4 skids looks to protect that area well. $379 for the rear that covers the transmission and transfer case and includes a strong support bracket. Steel only and no powder coating. 4Runner Rear Skid Plates / 5th Gen / 2010+ - C4 Fabrication
CBI has a similar design and they have an aluminum and powder coat option. $614
CBI Offroad Fab - Toyota 4Runner Rear Skid Plate | 2010-2020 -
Both of these links do not show the front skid plates to complete the skid package for non TRD Pros. $729 for the complete C4 package, steel only, no powder coating. $899 for the complete CBI package in steel no powder coating, $1099 for the complete package in aluminum powder coated.
RichinRidgewood
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What about just taking the cat. off and putting it back on when you need it . You could use stainless bolts so if you need to do one of those stupid “inspections” in the state you reside you can easily put it back on for a couple days.
Charlievee
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URD Off Road Y Pipe for 2010+ 4Runner V6 - Underdog Racing Development
Can't steal them if you don't have them.
Can't steal them if you don't have them.
RichinRidgewood
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The BDSM version of protecting your cat.
https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Exhaust/CatClamp-Catalytic-Converter-Lock
https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Exhaust/CatClamp-Catalytic-Converter-Lock
Old Tanker
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Not sure it makes sense to spend over $400 on the off chance that I could lose $1000. It might be worth it for video to see the reaction of thieves looking under the frame.
jawkdna
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This thread cost me money.
This thread saved me money.
I pulled the trigger on the RCI transmission skid, I already have their engine skid plate and I love it.
Living in SF priuses are the prime target of cat thefts but I want to make my rig as hard a target as possible encouraging the thieves to move to a softer target.
$300 skid is cheaper than a Cat. And I wanted the protection anyways for adventuring.
This thread saved me money.
I pulled the trigger on the RCI transmission skid, I already have their engine skid plate and I love it.
Living in SF priuses are the prime target of cat thefts but I want to make my rig as hard a target as possible encouraging the thieves to move to a softer target.
$300 skid is cheaper than a Cat. And I wanted the protection anyways for adventuring.
NotTheMoose
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Install
How'd the install go on these? Does it require the front skid? I've seen your posts in the other CC protection thread -- it looks like these RCI skids install well, possibly more easily than the Talons Garage model. And I like the look of the ventilation.
How'd the install go on these? Does it require the front skid? I've seen your posts in the other CC protection thread -- it looks like these RCI skids install well, possibly more easily than the Talons Garage model. And I like the look of the ventilation.
NotTheMoose
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RCI >> C4 or RSG?
I'm in market for CC protection/skids. What do you like about RCI? And did you end up getting the Trans/CC skids? Did they install well?
I'm in market for CC protection/skids. What do you like about RCI? And did you end up getting the Trans/CC skids? Did they install well?
TRDHULK
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So the RCI skid protects the cat well?
I'm still waiting on mine to arrive from RCI, but just based on the pictures I would argue they don't protect too well. You can clearly see the cat in the pictures with the trans skid installed.
RCI did come out with a cat skid addition that bolts onto the trans skid. You can drill mounting holes in the trans skid to accept the cat skids. They wouldn't have done this if the trans skid alone did an adequate job of protection.
jawkdna
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Got mine and installed it yesterday... pretty happy with it.
That looks great! I just got the email today that mine are ready, and I just gotta find the time to go pick them up and install them. Not enough hours in the day!
Johnnyg182
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The Cat seems pretty well protected from off-road damage before adding the special cat skid. If your getting this to deter theft, I’d rather just use my $100 comprehensive coverage deductible in the off chance someone steals mine. Whose to say the theif still wouldn’t just sawzall the skid and still take the cat anyways.
jawkdna
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These cost $150. I'd pay that to insure I don't have to spend hours dealing with police, insurance and repair shops, assuming they even have a new Cat for me to purchase...
Not to mention using your comprehensive generally makes your rates go up. Especially for people who are getting hit multiple times.
Catalytic converter thefts lead to part shortage, higher costs
Ok sure if they were after MY cat in particular that could happen but it would take many many minutes. No sawzall is going through this easily... that's the point.
Also the point is to make your vehicle a hard target so they just move on to another one that would take 1/25th the time.
But whatever... It's easier for me (and to most who are asking in a thread entitled - "best skid for cats") to spend $150 and be done with it.
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