Cat protection

I also have Cat shield (SSveraion)
No issues. I know
It’s
Not full proof, but nice to have a little bit deterrent

 

No, customer service.
1. I called them to ask about the thickness of the stainless cat and the normal aluminum, they were very secretive that time and they sounded like they accused me of copying their product, that is why I was asking.
2. Ordered the stainless anyway, one part, and two bolts were missing, but they sent it out after a few days when I emailed them.
3. 2 smaller bolts got stripped when I removed the shield so I can have access to the zirk fittings, I emailed them to ask for new bolts that I was willing to pay, they replied asking if it was the bolts they sent (missing), I answered yes, I never got a reply back.. I just went to Ace hardware and bought normal hex bolts.

 

Well, that sucks when you get a bad Rep. They list the gauged thickness as 12G. But I can see if you were just asking for fractional or MM.
Curious what Zirk fitting... I'm guessing I have one that I haven't checked in a while lol

 

Have had the aluminum Millercat on for about a year now. No issues and holding up well.

 

This is on my 4Runner, I'm referring to the zirk on the drive shaft and spider, or whatever it's called. Yes, I see they list 12 and 16g on the stainless shields now...

 

Maybe not. Would only be on the front driveshaft (propeller). My 2022 does not have, many say since 2020 have been none. Here is a link to pictures of a propeller with zerks, and if the surface under the u-joints is flat/featureless you have no zerks: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/check-your-u-joints.409042/

 

I have the miller aluminum cat shield. I know it is not as strong as the stainless steel. Just a deterrent. Hoping if thief see the shield, he will move on to a vehicle that don't have one rather than cutting through the shield.

 

Just looked ….
No zerk … just like the rest. Curious if Toyota thought sr5 won’t be used off-road as much so they won’t need to have drive like zerk…. Or the skid (even though plastic) kinda dumb

 

No-zerk is a cost savings ($0.35 per vehicle). Even OffRoad do not have. You just need to disassemble the U-joint to replace grease.

Even Corollas have a "splash guard" to keep spray off the front accessory belt. But when people think the "splash guard" on the truck is any real protection against more than small gravel and road spray they smash the splash-guard with the first rock and maybe damage the engine.

3/16th steel and 1/4 in aluminum is selected by those who rock-crawl because even those plates bend under the impact while protecting the belly of the truck.

 

I have a Miller aluminum cat shield. I know it is not a strong as a stainless steel. I'm hoping the thieves see it and decide to move onto a vehicle that don't have one. A deterrent. Plus, it was not as expensive as the stainless-steel shield.

 

I installed the Cali Raised guards- easy install and good coverage.

 

I don't have mouse problems anymore. This pair will probably take care of any cat problems as well.

 

This guy protects against cats and works for belly rubs. Highly recommend.

 

I got a Miller SS. I will have to drop it when I grease the front (4WD) driveshaft U-joints. There are 2 zerks, one at each end. Also will need to lower it when I change the transfer case fluid, but that's only every 30k miles

 

Hopefully you let him inside once in a while. He looks like a good boi!

 

I put Talons on our Tacoma and Tundra a couple of years ago. Great customer service and the plates were relatively easy to put on by myself. Good thick aluminum. I haven’t been anywhere yet to offer my cats to any bad guys but it should at least make the sobs work for them.

 

Don't worry; he spends 90% of his day sleeping on the couch and 100% of his night sleeping on my bed.

 

i would keep the animal in a small dog crate in the truck