3rd Gen Catalytic Converter Thefts a thing?

Geico did not offer a discount either.

 

The mechanic told me to just put a generic aftermarket CC on mine with no shield and the bad guys wouldn't even bother to steal it because of the low value

 

i did too. wish i had seen this first.

 

A theif isnt going to take the time to determine if its a generic aftermarket cat when they are under cutting it off, leaving you up shits creek again.

Get a cat shield and call it good - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Also in places like here in lovely CA... cats have to be CARB approved, and the only aftermarket cat is the same prices as oem... so $$$$

 

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Well shoot. I was procrastinating installing a shield until after I do my trans service in about 5000 miles. Instead I just bought these. They say Prerunner/ 4WD "only" , I guess I'll be the guinea pig on that one.

 

Thats a sweet cat shield. Much cheaper too than a full plate. I’d get these in a heartbeat if I didn’t already get a millercat

 

I just installed RCI transmission plate with cat shield on my 3rd Gen. Gives me some peace of mind.

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Placed an order for the Cali Raised as well.

 

Sleep like a baby knowing my cat shield is protecting my investment.

 

Yeaaah I figured I would still be better off getting a plate. I still should, but I was cheap and saved money at the time.

 

Perfect description of the situation.

 

Recently bought the full armor for mine from RCI. Bought the cat guards as well.

 

Thanks for the link, neat looking product so I placed an order

 

Yeaaah, I just moved from a not great part of Chicago, to an even less great part...

 

Sound logic, not to mention the down time on the vehicle and figuring out substitute transportation etc

 

huh? this is what i see: (do you have a 2WD?)
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD FITS 2016 - 2022 TACOMA
Fits: Access Cab, Double Cab Short Bed & Long Bed, PreRunner, and 4WD Models Only.

 

Another benefit of having the shield is you’ll never accidentally drain your transmission fluid when doing an oil change….HALP!!!

 

Post how it is after the install I'd like to know about the rattle factor once bottled down.

 

Yes I do, aka, a PreRunner to use the old fashioned term.


The difference between drivetrains is a slightly different spacing between cross members. Hence why 4WD shields don't fit on 2WDs: the bolts will be an inch or so off when trying to fasten it to the transmission side. However, this design looks like it only goes to the transmission cross member and brace and leaves the forward member alone. That might be worth the $150 experiment to see what it will take to bolt up to my 2WD. Maybe I'll be lucky and they'll squeeze right in, maybe it'll take a little bit of mechanical persuasion.Either way, it'll be a way to burn a weekend in the garage.

Will do.

 

It will if the buyer looks at the cats. Truck can not be sold in all 50 states now as it is not emissions compliant.

I personally would offer less if OEM cats were not included as aftermarket ones usually don't last as long, don't work as well since they are cheaper and don't include as many precious metals.