Catayltic Converter Shield for 2001 Tacoma

Does anyone know where I can get a Catalytic Converster Shield or Anti Theft device for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma? They are hitting us hard here in So Cal.

 

If you find a decent solution, let us know.

Here's a similar thread from last year. Not ideal, but its where the 1st gen is at I guess.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/catalytic-converter-shield-guard.748465/

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At best you may slow down an amateur or stop one.

The professionals it might add another minute or 2. If you can remove it so can they!!

Really not much you can Do

Garage or move

 

It's more if a deterrent. Nothing will stop a thief from making a few buck

 

I think most of these thieves have been using battery powered sawzalls to cut the pipes and anything else in the way. Based on that I would recommend one of the braided stainless steel cable cages. That sawzall is a terrible tool for cutting steel cable, they are going to need a cable cutter too. Easy to get, but not likely on hand if they set out to steal catalytic converters.

My favorite thought is to install an air ride system in the Tacoma. I would run the front to rear hard air line along the exhaust system, tacked in place on top of the exhaust pipe and catalytic converter "to protect it from road damage." It would work like a giant mouse trap -- go for that piece of cheddar and the pickup springs down on you.

 

I have one under development now.

 

@mechanicjon any update on your cover?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...catalytic-converter-anti-theft-shield.789384/

He's got a follow-up thread in the BST with photos and updated info. I have one, and I am a happy customer. However, no one has tried to cut it off yet, so can't attest to your cats survivability.

 

I haven't devoted a lot of time to the single cat covers. The dual cat covers (2001-2004) are available.

 

Single cat covers are under development.

 

Skid Row Offroad just released a cat guard for 3rd gen 4runners and 1st gen tacomas

 

It appears to attach to there skid plate.

 

That cover will only work on 1996-2000. Won't protect the rear cat on 2001-2004 Tacoma's.