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Does anyone have a .dxf CAD file for a Tacoma catalytic converter guard?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Hokie_Tacoma, Feb 24, 2023.

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  1. Feb 24, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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    Hokie_Tacoma

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    I'm looking for a .dxf (CAD) file (or similar) for a catalytic converter guard plate/shield for a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. I have a CNC machine and can cut out & fabricate my own guard if I can get a good file. Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Lol why would a company who is marketing these share their IP?
     
  3. Feb 24, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    They wouldn’t. That’s why I’m asking in a Tacoma forum that consists of individuals and not asking a company that markets them.
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2023 at 8:51 PM
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    I might just order one, get the measurements and then return it. Easy cheesy.
     
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    Laaaaaaaame and I hope the company finds out and declines your return. What a POS.

    Anyway…with that out of the way. If you have a CNC machine you should be semi familiar with drawing stuff. Just design your own. It’s not hard. I went from from zero to designing my own aluminum panel that’s probably just as complex as a cat shield and it took me one evening.

    Why not just make your own instead of copying someone else’s hard work. Hell you are going to order one and copy it. Just measure and make your own.
     
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    Yes, I can spend my time laying under the truck getting measurements and draw my own. It’s much easier to buy a file, or buy a shield to get the measurements and return it. Once I have the measurements I can draw up my own file in just a few minutes.
     
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    They can’t decline the return if I operate within their policy. I can always file a chargeback with my credit card company. That’s why I never use a debit card.
     
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    The better option is to just not be a thieving piece of shit.
     
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    So you are lazy and want to steal from someone else who put in the work to design something. Funny since you are trying to prevent theft of your own stuff.
     
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    Wow, gotta give OP credit for just admitting he’s a crook.
    Kind of an oxymoron when the target item is designed to prevent thieves.
     
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    :rofl:Great point!
     
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    I know right! But I'll just make my own. Better for ME.
     
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    Yep, it's the same thing China does every day....and Americans buy their stuff everyday....
     
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    Thanks for the credit. I appreciate it. It means a lot coming from a stranger on the internet!
     
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    Sounds like you understand the situation perfectly.
     
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    well,,,,
    you do seem like one to take whatever you can get
     
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    If they decided it's worth it sell on Amazon, then they have to measure the risk of Amazon return policies.
     
  20. Feb 25, 2023 at 10:20 AM
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    Day late for this thread LMAO
     
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