UPDATE. Shipping now. CaliRaised CAT shields for use with aftermarket skids.

[BADCUDA1]

You could do that, but then the shield would be in contact with the catalyst heat shield and could rattle.

I understand Thanks had to ask! :thumb3:

 

[1jzgte]

Installed on a 2010 yesterday. Passenger side install was easier than driver side. So far no vibrations or rattles but will update as I put more miles. My 4runner was missing the OEM bars. If anyone is willing to donate theirs with the bolts I'd happily pay for shipping.

WIthout the bars I just mounted the security bolts w/ washers to keep it all in place. It should absolutely be enough to stop a cat thief.

 

[ChoreRunnerIG]

Mad props to highlander Connor MacLeod for his how-to!

Installed mine last month -- same deal as everyone else here, needed to buy better bolts to accommodate the factory braces. Then, had a GODAWFUL driver side vibration at idle and reverse. You could clearly see contact/vibration points on the steel when we took the shield back off. With Connor's trim fix, we got a good 1/4" gap between the driver side shield and cat, and smooth running since.

Seems to me like CR "engineered" these for heavier off-roaders out West with underarmor and no factory braces. Sucks to have to re-engineer 'em a bit in the garage, but when's the last time I got to use my steel hacksaw anyway?

I'm the poster from the other forum; no offense taken, LOL!

Here's the photo I referenced (not my photo); you trim the corner by the bolt on the left side of the photo to allow the shield to move downward before it contacts the cross-bar.

 

[uh0h50]

Received and installed mine this past weekend. Drove 400 miles in about 2 days and had no issues/rattles, etc. Guess mine had the updated hardware.

 

[TuRD_runner]

Tomorrow will be my 4th week… although I’m not in a rush, it’s not looking good.
C4 fab got my lo pro bumper out in less than 2 weeks… just sayin’


Got mine after catching someone just before they started cutting my cats while I was working in Philly, never thought it’d happen to me. Took 9 weeks to get mine , but I finally got them installed and they do look like they will deter a thief.

 

[mrblah]

Mad props to highlander Connor MacLeod for his how-to!

Installed mine last month -- same deal as everyone else here, needed to buy better bolts to accommodate the factory braces. Then, had a GODAWFUL driver side vibration at idle and reverse. You could clearly see contact/vibration points on the steel when we took the shield back off. With Connor's trim fix, we got a good 1/4" gap between the driver side shield and cat, and smooth running since.

Seems to me like CR "engineered" these for heavier off-roaders out West with underarmor and no factory braces. Sucks to have to re-engineer 'em a bit in the garage, but when's the last time I got to use my steel hacksaw anyway?

Cali raised just likes to use us as beta testers. Wait til you hear about their sliders with mismatched holes that they market as an “option”.:hiding:

Also look out for rust issues on the passenger side

 

[sactown]

Finally had some clear weather on a day off to mount these cat covers. Only difficulty installing was kinda expected per the install vid, the outer long bolts on both sides was a pain to get the new one in but finally managed by inserting a long steel punch in the opposite end and prying it open enough. So far no rattles and glad the cats are now covered.