Catalytic Converter shields

Hey guys, hope everyone is well. Earlier this morning I had my catalytic converter stolen. I own a 1999 Tacoma. Does anyone know a good shop where I can get a catty shield bolted on? I’ve tried to finding threads regarding this for first gens, but I haven’t seen any shields made for first gen Tacoma’s.

 

Dang that sucks.

 

Since I work at a struct steel shop been thinking about getting some 3/16 or stainless for a good deal to make me some skids.

 

Yeah man it sucks, I’m pretty tight on money at the moment, and had to go out of the way to buy a new catty. Now I have to find a shop to weld it on tomorrow morning.
Let me know what you do. I definitely want to get a skid under, so it doesn’t get stolen again.

 

Ill keep ya posted ill get some numbers on 3/16 we tend to have a good bit of it if you want to rig something temp.

 

That sucks OP

Check this guy out as they are a local shop.

Talons Garage | Catalytic converter protection |

 

Yeah man, I never imaged it would to me since it’s an old beat up truck. Guess these thieves are getting desperate. I appreciate, I’ll definitely reach out and see.

 

That sucks. You should look into getting some skids. They cover the cat. I have mine covered all the way down to the transfer case.

 

+1

Shield shipped fast and easy install!

 

I also have a Gen 1 2004 and can't find anyone who makes cat shields. Any suggestions on mfgs or better yet recommended skid plates that cover the cats?

 

On Talons Garage website FAQ. He talks about how you can contact him to try and get a cat shield fitted for your vehicle.

 

Talon told me they don't make anything for the Gen 1s yet. I'm considering fabbing something up with rebar if no ready to go kits are available.

 

May or may not be helpful to others, but RCI has cat shields for 3rd gens and 2nd gens. They require their transmission skid but only cost $150 powder coated, which isnt too bad.

 

+2
Some thieves broke into our work parking lot and got 3 tundras 2 4runners 1 sequoia and 5 tacomas, security showed them crawling under mine but the shield made them move to the next. only toyota not hit that morning.

 

Damn...F them thieves. Guess the shield did its job for you.

 

You wouldn't appen to have that video would you..... Asking for a friend

 

Had a cat shield installed yesterday on a 2023 Tacoma SR5 access cab, 4 cylinder by addautomotive.com in Kingwood. Very nice people & quick installation. Highly recommended.

 

Ordered a Cat shield from Talon on Saturday for my 2015. Friday morning around zero 300 the same vehicle passed my house three times. No luck with seeing it for description but I let my neighbor know who is law enforcement.

 

Aren’t older cats worth less cause the over time the stuff inside deteriorates?

 

they are all worth something and older vehicles are less likely to have alarms.