UPDATE. Shipping now. CaliRaised CAT shields for use with aftermarket skids.
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Did you get all the hardware included? A couple people on the other site have reported they were missing the spacers, and only got two security bolts. Another guy said he was missing all the spacers and the security bolts were too short.
Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I’ll report back here with what I received.
I think I got everything. Don't know about the length yet.
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Yes, on Sunday. Took me about 35 minutes. The included security bolts are a bit tricky to get started, so I went to Ace Hardware and got four M8x40mm 1.25 pitch button head Allen bolts.
I will say using the M8x40 button-Allen bolts on the front brace holes worked like a charm! Super easy to thread in and I didn’t even need to use a Jack to hold anything in place. I used the provided security bolts on the rear brace holes. In retro spec I probably should have done one button-Allen up front with a security bolt also and the same in the rear of the brace. Oh well, maybe if I’m bored one day I’ll do that. I also dabbed a little anti-seize on the bolts.
M8x40mm 1.25 pitch button head Allen bolts (Ace Hardware, $2.39 ea.) with one of the provided M8x30mm 1.25 pitch bolts.
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Salvo Jimmy
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Yes, on Sunday. Took me about 35 minutes. Actually had an extra spacer, an extra nut and three extra washers, lmao! The included security bolts are a bit tricky to get started, so I went to Ace Hardware and got four M8x40mm 1.25 pitch button head Allen bolts.
I will say using the M8x40 button-Allen bolts on the front brace holes worked like a charm! Super easy to thread in and I didn’t even need to use a Jack to hold anything in place. I used the provided security bolts on the rear brace holes. In retro spec I probably should have done one button-Allen up front with a security bolt also and the same in the rear of the brace. Oh well, maybe if I’m bored one day I’ll do that. I also dabbed a little anti-seize on the bolts.
M8x40mm 1.25 pitch button head Allen bolts (Ace Hardware, $2.39 ea.) with one of the provided M8x30mm 1.25 pitch bolts.
Is there any interference with routine maintenance items, like having to remove them to perform such???
I was unable to install due to the fasteners for the forward part of the brace being too short. They need to provide longer bolts, or you can go source them beforehand, as was suggested previously. A little disappointing for sure. Otherwise, the product looks great. I'll have to go find some longer fasteners.
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don't tell anyone but you can buy a set of "security bits" to remove those security bolts at h@rb0r fr!&ht for $6, probably no chance the crack heads would invest in those. is it a deterrent? yes, is it theft proof ? hardly. remember "the club" thing that went on the steering wheel to stop car thieves??? kinda the same thing, but hey, whatever helps you sleep at night.
Take two right now. Got the longer bolts to work. Did the passenger side first. For the driver's side, it looks like the caliraised shield is in direct contact with the outer shield of the cat itself. In order to get it installed, there will be direct metal on metal contact and the cat gets pushed upward quite a bit. Anybody else deal with this? This seems pretty sh*tty now.
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I ran into a similar issue when I installed the cat shields earlier.
The security bolts are slightly shorter than the OEM bolts that connect the cross-braces to the frame of the vehicle. It's not an issue if you have aftermarket skids and have already removed the cross-braces.
Overall, they look nice and do the job but kinda wish they did their initial R&D with a completely stock 4Runner to realize that slightly longer bolts are necessary.
The security bolts are slightly shorter than the OEM bolts that connect the cross-braces to the frame of the vehicle. It's not an issue if you have aftermarket skids and have already removed the cross-braces.
Overall, they look nice and do the job but kinda wish they did their initial R&D with a completely stock 4Runner to realize that slightly longer bolts are necessary.
mrblah
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im assuming you need longer m8x1.25 and a ton of washers? Just wondering before i install mine, if i need to go buy longer bolts.
You'll need four 40mm length bolts as someone mentioned earlier, with a washer for each one. It's two per side on the forward part of each brace. You may have to push the driver's side cat upward. I used my bottle jack to push up on the exhaust hanger and that helped. No matter what the cat contacts the shield for me. Luckily I didn't notice any rattling which is what I was mostly worried about. I did check a few videos on YouTube and the review on trail4runner.com and I can see that their's contacts too.
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mrblah
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Thanks for the info!!!!
TRD PANTHER
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An email response to a member from CaliRaised on the other forum regarding Cat contact.
"Thank you for reaching out. What you are experiencing is completely normal. The catalytic converter on the driver's side has an extra heat shield that goes over the catalytic converter that is not found on the passenger side. The CAT Shield is stainless steel and can take the heat and will still perform perfectly with zero harm to the shield or the extra heat shield Toyota has in place.
The vehicle we tested this on had a slight touch, and we did a bunch of bounce testing and there was no rattle or concern at all. We designed these to be very tight and close so that off-road skids would fit below them. Tighter means better theft protection and keeps everything up and out of the way when off-roading over obstacles."
Thanks for the info. It just doesn't seem ideal, but I haven't noted any issues. No rattling, but it's only been on the local streets so far. I do notice a very slight increase in vehicle vibration during startup and shut down. It was definitely more than a slight touch.
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mrblah
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lol mine came with an extra washer and spacer...must be my lucky day.
I went ahead and ordered some button head m8x50mm w/ 1.25 pitch on amazon since i am in no hurry to install it. I went with allen heads like everyone else. I don't see a need for security screws.
My buddy is pretty pissed right now. He ordered it the same time I did, and still hasn't arrived. CS gives him the run around. Not sure how this company decides how to fullfill orders. I told my buddy to tell them he's a instagrammer, maybe he will finally get his order...lol.
I went ahead and ordered some button head m8x50mm w/ 1.25 pitch on amazon since i am in no hurry to install it. I went with allen heads like everyone else. I don't see a need for security screws.
My buddy is pretty pissed right now. He ordered it the same time I did, and still hasn't arrived. CS gives him the run around. Not sure how this company decides how to fullfill orders. I told my buddy to tell them he's a instagrammer, maybe he will finally get his order...lol.
TRD PANTHER
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I will have mine installed probably next Tuesday and will report back. I appreciate the other forum members who have chimed in about the longer 40mm bolts and I’m curious to see if these fit without any problems with my C4 skids.
