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Another catalytic converter theft

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DAS Taco, Oct 11, 2021.

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  1. Nov 12, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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  2. Nov 12, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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  3. Nov 12, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    Here's the 1/2 inch spacer:

    IMG_5330_e7f24b7808f8fc979562f1ae2b7b96a1ac70a28a.jpg

    3/8 inch and 1/4 inch spacer:

    IMG_5327_15ff147c4e94af7d906568206e8ca18d3d290962.jpg

    Full view of both fittings:

    IMG_5333_25f6fed2f1115cb979729266ece580a6277f38b4.jpg

    I put back the original 3 (3/8 washers) but the 1/2 inch seems flusher than the 3/8 + 1/4 inch spacers which bows just a tad.

    The security bolts contents plus the spacers provided separately.

    IMG_5324_80580cac372de8cc9fded47c684b3c40488c02c9.jpg

    I had to use my HF ramps since the Auto Hobby shop on base was closed for Veterans Day.

    IMG_5334_18d6d0f836809609f46a76b02c6e81af83004b46.jpg

    Gave some decent clearance for me to move around with the crawler.

    IMG_5325_276d9ce696d0bb1c64ab85c8e288c6f92291adeb.jpg

    Ed

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    TacoTime55, Nov 12, 2021
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  4. Nov 12, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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    Nice ! Where did you pick up those spacers?
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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    Shaun sent them to me.

    Ed

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  6. Nov 12, 2021 at 4:14 PM
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    Ok cool I need some for the other install I did.
     
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  7. Nov 12, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    Yes. There's sites online you can mail them to. Money talks.
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2021 at 4:51 PM
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    BBQ anyone? How bout this for anti theft.

    Screenshot_20211112-164921_Chrome.jpg
     
    tw0leftskis, Nov 12, 2021
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  9. Nov 12, 2021 at 5:50 PM
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    So,

    If I get some 1/2” plate and make a bunch of washers/spacers. I should be in business then?
     
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  10. Nov 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    Just to review...

    #1 The 1/2 inch spacer will suffice for the 3 (3/8 inch washers I used) better than the 1/4 + 3/8 inch.

    #2 The 1/4 + 3/8 inch spacers creates a bend/bow meaning it is not flush.

    Soooo,

    I am surmising your suggestion of #1 being the better fit with the 1/4 inch plate.

    Are you suggesting a 1/2 inch Talon plate from the 1/4 inch you are currently building? (BOLD letters above)

    Otherwise,

    my suggestion is the 1/2 inch spacer which closely matches the 3 (3/8 washers for thickness) with the 1/4 inch Talon Plate as the preferred match.

    This does not take into consideration adding a TRD Pro skid plate which is sandwiched below the Talon plate so shouldn't make a difference with the 1/2 inch spacer.

    [​IMG]

    Ed

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  11. Nov 12, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    What I am saying, is I would buy a 1/2” sheet of aluminum, and cut out a bunch of washers/spacers to include in the kit to replace the 1/4” spacers I currently have.

    The skid plate itself would still be 1/4”.
     
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  12. Nov 12, 2021 at 6:41 PM
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    Did you leave the drain hole covers on by the triangle plates or remove them?
     
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  13. Nov 12, 2021 at 6:41 PM
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    Hahahaha!

    My apologies for making this more difficult than it is...lol

    The 1/2 inch spacer works for my setup as it is now.

    Ed

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  14. Nov 13, 2021 at 3:51 PM
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  15. Nov 13, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    Ya, would be nice if it was level/joined, but since I only occasional off-road at easy levels (no rock gardens), easy to live with IMO to protect the cats.
     
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  16. Dec 11, 2021 at 8:34 AM
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  17. Dec 11, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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  18. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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  19. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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    Might not be the best idea. They'd already be pissed because they couldn't get to it, at least they'd just move to the next car... this screams "sabotage me". Next thing you know, all your brake lines are cut.
     
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  20. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:02 AM
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    I agree, but I thought the message was sent
     
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