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Only one of the cats has a cover?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rastaban, Aug 11, 2024.

  1. Aug 11, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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    rastaban

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    I was looking at the undercarriage of my 2021 TRD OR today and I found that only one of the catalytic converters has a cover bolted onto it. I was concerned someone may have tried to get in there, so I searched the web for other images and it looks like that's the way it is supposed to be.

    I'm just curious why only one needs a cover.
     
  2. Aug 11, 2024 at 4:07 AM
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    bkhlrTaco's

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    It's a heat shield.
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2024 at 4:53 AM
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    Smacky2020

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    They're both exposed and good for the taking. 4th gen is more tucked in close by the engine.
     
  4. Aug 11, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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    3JOH22A

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    The driver's side cat has more equipment close to it (like the front driveshaft), so it gets a heat shield.
     
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