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Catalytic Converter thefts?

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by shanekss415, Aug 26, 2015.

  1. Aug 26, 2015 at 9:20 PM
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    shanekss415

    shanekss415 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was trying to think of some clever ways to help against getting my cat stolen. I was wondering if anyone had ideas to what to do. One of my thoughts was to use a tranny skid plate to help block it/box it in so it's harder to get to. Would love to hear other peoples thoughts.
     
  2. Aug 26, 2015 at 9:21 PM
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    A full transmission skid plate almost completely covers them up.
     
  3. Aug 26, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    Thanks! any that you might recommend using?
     
  4. Aug 26, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    Noahs2015Taco

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    That's is the route I'm going. A nice transmission skid plate using some kind of security bolts. While not 100% full proof it will make stealing your cats significantly harder and more time consuming, you will no longer be the easy soft target, most good thieves will just move on to the next easy target.
     
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    Thanks guys and thanks TrdSurgie not looking too bad yourself haha
     
  7. Aug 27, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    That's a thing?? :eek:
     

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