It's ridiculous old man have you ever been to Colorado there are tacomas every 20ft it's a basic car. Btw those cats aren't even worth that much either 😅
@@fruityfruit668 lol the equivalent of a child wanting to blow out someone else candles because it’s not their birthday party. I mean he’s right, I’ve moved cities before and some a much nicer than others, I’d be happy too if I were him.
Someone stole the tailgate of my friends truck in high school and from that point forward his nickname was"tailgate". You can never be too careful to avoid an unwanted nickname
Stealing tailgates is an ancient form of theft. Most the old trucks you see missing tailgates is cause they were stolen. Where I live people take them off when they don't need them.
You'd be surprised for the kind of shit people steals. I live in Colombia and a friend of mine got both the sparkplug and the wire stolen from his cheap 100cc bike lmao
@i-love-comountains3850 high voltage signs don't slow down crackheads, just makes them dance a little 😅 Google copper thief electrocuted using kitchen knives.
For the 3rd Gen Tacoma tailgate locks, installed the OEM one available from Toyota. Easy install, no wires to cut. Plug and Play. And works with original key fob
The first two are really neat and useful however if you take a look at the catalytic converters on third Jen's there specifically put higher up into the engine bay so that they get hotter quicker this means you literally can't cut them out that would be keeping an eye on those transmission temperatures since you have just now shrouded the whole thing
The transmission is primarily cooled with the transmission fluid which passes the heat into a transmission cooler. Newer transmissions often have thermostatic valves because the cooler is actually overly efficient at cooling the transmission. I wouldn't worry too much about the cooling from a change of airflow around the pan.
@@brarautorepairs you're funny trying to sound cute smart why don't you do some research on tacomaworld because not even half Tacoma's currently produce on the market come with the transmission cooler you're referring to and many of them despite having that many of them find transmission fluid temperature getting a bit too hot when towing or crawling hard Offroad
@@yzrippin If it's an automatic transmission, I guarantee you there's a transmission cooler. Most factory setups just shove it in one of the radiator end tanks.
@YZ Rippin, the cooler is often seamlessly integrated into the radiator but you will still notice a set of trans cooler lines either at the bottom or sides of the radiator. If you are unfamiliar with maintaining modern automatic transmissions, it is understandable to not notice this as it usually is difficult to see.
Wrong material though. Everyone who is stealing cats already have an angle grinder. They are just going to cut right through it. The better option would be to use kevlar. It's not as pretty looking but if anyone were to try to use your usual power tools on it they will get a bunch of fibers caught in it and have their tools burn up.
@@dillzilla4454Exactly i seen it done on a prius they used a multi tool and went right threw the shield then cut out the cat. Working at toyota i see it avout 3-4 times a month if not more on prius, tacoma and tundras.
The cat shield is not to completely prevent cat theft, but it adds another layer of security. Smart cat thieves are looking for in and out quickly. They could spend more time on that or hit 2 other vehicles in the same time and reduce the chance of being caught.
This is why aluminum (I think) and of course titanium are best materials for cat protection because aluminum will gum up sawzall blades meant for steel (steel needs smaller teeth). Titanuam obviously harder and I think work hardens, making anything under a carbide cutting solution innefective. Kicker - harbor freight sells cheap cutting torches I am sure.
@@travisk1487 that's my point, I daily a '99 Dakota, V6, has a single cat, how dafuq it get to 4...? planned obsolescence is how, legally require them and make people spend $4k-$6k to replace them, no thanks, I don't want any part of that repair., or in the case they are stolen, you pay the $4+k up front, out of pocket, or you get insurance to pay for it and end up paying more for insurance in the long run, I don't like that choice either...and for the record I'm Gen-X....I also live in a state that doesn't check emissions, couldn't care less if my Single cat goes bad.
I feel like Asian parents are always asking us "what if" to a point where we keep looking into the future and looking for ways to protect ourselves better. My partner calls me paranoid sometimes and I don't mind that because sometimes its a positive trait to take calculated risks!
@@conductorcammon considering I am a technician. Yeah I would not work on this vehicle unless it was removed prior to service. We get paid by the job. If your mod forces me to take longer than what the job calls for, you are taking money out of my pocket. Either work on it yourself or pay extra for the job.
@@TwizztidAngel oh I meant do you really think this gal is doing all this on her own? Or a man is doing everything, writing the script, but films her turning a few bolts.
The car thing is why I’m happy that the cats on my car Ana Dad’s minivan bolt directly to the exhaust ports on the heads and are under the hoods. Only ones that are remotely easy to get at both happen to be between the radiators and blocks with the difficult ones being between the blocks and firewalls.
You have no idea how hot of an item they are. I worked at a Chevy dealership in 2013 and we had every truck on the lot lose their tailgates. The thieves loaded them on a flat bed. They were in and out in 20 min, not enough time for someone to react to the cameras and call the cops. $450,000 in loss
some good mods... but do you have a camera system that tells your mobile when they are at your vehicle?... these days it's possible to catch them in the act.
Damn it really sucks driving new cars I just drive a 08 jeep liberty and I leave the keys in my center console and I live in a terrible city yet it still hasn't been stolen
For the bolts if you use different head style for each bolt it takes alot longer because you have to go find a new socket for each or they could just use a Sawzall to cut the plate and half of your floor
For the tailgate lock I’ve been using some hose clamps but that looks a lot better! I’ve also been thinking about anti-theft for the cats. Specialty this style that has those cents. Great video! 👍🏼
My son works for Toyota as a tech , he said the Tacoma trucks always get hit for catalytic convertor as they are easy to get off. They have hit the dealership a few times.
@@J-Ru89 That's insane. Down here no one's really going to bother you like that and everyone's generally and usually respectful of each other. I don't worry about anything because of it and also because I don't have any cats to steal
@@chublez Sounds like you're just mad at the world because you live in an area where you have to put locks on your tail gates 😂 I can't ever have a mature conversation with anyone in a comment section because of people like you
yes 2 different bolt head types star pattern and triangle. to many companies use the same bolt design they get one socket set they do 500 cars because it's all the same bolt size.
The bolts on the cat shield are easy to remove with a tool the backs out broken screws/bolts FYI. Ideally you want a flush lagbolt with a castle nut on the inside.
The last one is fantastic. I was a damage appraiser for an insurance company and I can tell you that doing something simple like adding a cat shield will make your vehicle really unappealing to a cat thief.
Soo I’m just gonna throw this out there, cat thieves generally use a saws all in order to cut the pipe. Their just gonna cut one side of that shield pull it down and then go to the pipes. Hopefully it doesn’t happen to your truck but I’m just telling you what I’ve seen.
Although that is true. These thieves look for easy targets. Of course anyone can break into anything but if it takes longer than just snipping and leaving they won’t do it. No point in struggling to remove cat when the car park right next to this one has no shield.
Have you never been to any city ever? They'll hit you anywhere. Don't be such a fool to think anywhere is truly safe. You can't ALWAYS keep it in the garage sometimes you gotta fucking use it lmao.
I think the cat shield is pointless most thieves just use a grinder. I think you'd be happier if you connected your cats with some form of quick disconnect. Cause then you're only replacing the converters themselves, not the converters, and the chunk of your exhaust. That was cut off to get them out quickly.
That one mod on the tailgate is cool, but not needed if you lock the gate with the key. It is an issue, as if you use the remote ONLY to lock the truck, that gate is so easy to remove, if you don't stick the key in and turn it once to the right. But if you do--then test it, you will find they can't take the gate.
Chloe, thanks for that info. Years ago, I had a Nissan pickup and took my dog to the river to play. Came back, my tailgate gone. I was so pissed. Bought a gator net but not the same without the tailgate. I don’t have a truck anymore but my next truck, a taco or tundra, I’ll be following your recommendation.
That cat converter shield is pretty nice. Would be even nicer if they came with star bolts, usually you need to come prepared for those star keys instead of regular hex bolts
My trucks lifted with zero security. People are welcome to come to east Oakland and test their luck. Only cars out here missing anything are stolen and not from this hood. The safest place sometimes isn’t the safest place for others.
Definitely agree with the tailgate lock. …if you have a tonneau cover (didn’t pay attention) I also agree with the cat guard, that’s been an issue in my city. But the tailgate anti removal thing?? Wtf lol. That’s just one thing I personally have never seen, and I live in a place where it’s 80% trucks. But peace of mind is peace of mind. That’s why we have insurance.
Not crazy and paranoid, just realistic. Thanks for all your vids.
It's ridiculous old man have you ever been to Colorado there are tacomas every 20ft it's a basic car. Btw those cats aren't even worth that much either 😅
@@willhrn8562 have you ever put new cats on a Tacoma before and how much did they cost
@@Provemerightthx But what about dogs?😄
That will actually work, thief will slide under there, see that, and move on to the next. That’s all it takes.
@@ytgfhibthey run between 1,100 to 1,200 each so it's expensive AF. If it's a 4 cylinder they only have 2.
Tell me you live in California without saying you live in California!
I was thinking this right before I came to the comments. 😂
You think that this only happens in California?Thieves are everywhere in our Democrat 3rd world country!FJB
people steal cats all the time in meth country, maybe venture outside your bubble
Fact: catalytic converter thefts are far more common in Idaho, Arizona, Texas and Florida than they are in California...
@@mattclark1278 incorrect😂
From a Texan who is a bit of a diesel truck lover, those are some nice tailgate mods and the cat shield is slick looking.
All fun and games till the bolts rust
@@micahwest1304 just replace them regularly 4head
Honestly the skid plate makes a ton of sense expesially if you live in a state that doesn't prosucute criminals.
I'm so glad I live in a city where this kind of theft is insignificant.
You think that til you go to start your work truck in the yard and they made that bitch straight piped😅
Does exist still
I’m going to visit you and bring you trouble just because of this comment
@@fruityfruit668 lol the equivalent of a child wanting to blow out someone else candles because it’s not their birthday party.
I mean he’s right, I’ve moved cities before and some a much nicer than others, I’d be happy too if I were him.
What is happening where you live 😮
Someone stole the tailgate of my friends truck in high school and from that point forward his nickname was"tailgate". You can never be too careful to avoid an unwanted nickname
😂😂😂
He was lucky. I knew a guy who ended up with "toilet duck" as his nickname.
I given my aunt a nickname "Maggot" for no reason 🤷🏿♂️
@@michicodesu500 And? Did she turn out to be pretty fly?
And one of our workmate was caught watching porns at work, then, we are calling him "Porno"
I’d say the next thing you do is add locking lug nuts or a wheel lock to protect your wheels from getting stolen
Those don't stop anyone but honest mechanics trying not to ruin your wheels when you lose the key
I'm beginning to understand why mofuggaz wanna steal 20 year old Chevy trucks
Dame people be really stealing tailgates now 😂
Stealing tailgates is an ancient form of theft. Most the old trucks you see missing tailgates is cause they were stolen. Where I live people take them off when they don't need them.
You'd be surprised for the kind of shit people steals. I live in Colombia and a friend of mine got both the sparkplug and the wire stolen from his cheap 100cc bike lmao
No one steals tailgates, it's an old wifes tail
@@punkrocker10115 then why did mine disappear lol. They get stolen plenty
@@rat-rav one tailgate getting stolen doesn't mean it's an epidemic or that it happens often.
The crackhead at 3am with a buzz saw
“Hold my beer”
It'll still take long enough that it's not worth it.
I'd throw some high voltage battery warnings on the plate for good measure.
😅 Just need a cordless impact to take out the bolts that hold up the cross member that the plate is bolted to.
@i-love-comountains3850 high voltage signs don't slow down crackheads, just makes them dance a little 😅 Google copper thief electrocuted using kitchen knives.
For the 3rd Gen Tacoma tailgate locks, installed the OEM one available from Toyota. Easy install, no wires to cut. Plug and Play. And works with original key fob
That's awesome!! I like the mantra, "not paranoid, rather prepared " thanks for posting!
Love your content, your folks must be so proud of you 👏
Wow, you just took me back to the late seventies when GM started the quick remove tailgate and theft became a huge problem.
It's bloody irritating that having a catalytic converter shield is a crucial part of a car these days.
Wouldnt be a problem if we just got rid of people that are happy to leach off of everyone else
Toyotas should really add these sick safety features 🔥 🔥 🔥
The first two are really neat and useful however if you take a look at the catalytic converters on third Jen's there specifically put higher up into the engine bay so that they get hotter quicker this means you literally can't cut them out that would be keeping an eye on those transmission temperatures since you have just now shrouded the whole thing
The transmission is primarily cooled with the transmission fluid which passes the heat into a transmission cooler. Newer transmissions often have thermostatic valves because the cooler is actually overly efficient at cooling the transmission. I wouldn't worry too much about the cooling from a change of airflow around the pan.
@@brarautorepairs you're funny trying to sound cute smart why don't you do some research on tacomaworld because not even half Tacoma's currently produce on the market come with the transmission cooler you're referring to and many of them despite having that many of them find transmission fluid temperature getting a bit too hot when towing or crawling hard Offroad
@@yzrippin If it's an automatic transmission, I guarantee you there's a transmission cooler.
Most factory setups just shove it in one of the radiator end tanks.
I don’t know what u talking about someone had a 2020 Tacoma and their cat got stolen
@YZ Rippin, the cooler is often seamlessly integrated into the radiator but you will still notice a set of trans cooler lines either at the bottom or sides of the radiator. If you are unfamiliar with maintaining modern automatic transmissions, it is understandable to not notice this as it usually is difficult to see.
Love the cat shield, brilliant idea
Wrong material though. Everyone who is stealing cats already have an angle grinder. They are just going to cut right through it. The better option would be to use kevlar. It's not as pretty looking but if anyone were to try to use your usual power tools on it they will get a bunch of fibers caught in it and have their tools burn up.
@@dillzilla4454Exactly i seen it done on a prius they used a multi tool and went right threw the shield then cut out the cat. Working at toyota i see it avout 3-4 times a month if not more on prius, tacoma and tundras.
The cat shield is not to completely prevent cat theft, but it adds another layer of security. Smart cat thieves are looking for in and out quickly. They could spend more time on that or hit 2 other vehicles in the same time and reduce the chance of being caught.
Great video! Not paranoid, unfortunately, it’s just the times we live in now. Looking forward to more of your videos.
If you can post the links that would be great. I’m looking for the anti theft device.
Same
Interested
Its called your garage get one.
Good answer. Never take it out of the garage and it should be safe.
You be better off just saving the money up for when someone steals your cat. The shield is useless and no one steals tailgates
No, those are actually very reasonable modifications.
Nice presentation.
From the Tacoma town! Aloha!
I dig the skid plate, but beware the cordless Sawzall
If thieves have all the time in rhe world then yeah , nothing keeping them out ,
If they were going for a quick in and out then they'll move on ,
This is why aluminum (I think) and of course titanium are best materials for cat protection because aluminum will gum up sawzall blades meant for steel (steel needs smaller teeth). Titanuam obviously harder and I think work hardens, making anything under a carbide cutting solution innefective.
Kicker - harbor freight sells cheap cutting torches I am sure.
Cat thieves usually go in with an angle Grinder for the cats - 12ga is pretty thick but I can see someone just cutting it out nevertheless
If anything it'll slow them down this increasing their chances at getting busted/caught red handed!
@@coreturkoane5570 Sure - OTOH getting under a lifted taco is easier than a prius so there's some built in efficiency there.
@@cfz3235 yeah that's true
The classic trope of cops and robbers.... Why solve the problem when you can put a Band-Aid on the solution
A one way ticket to frustration town. 😂😂😂
Love the Decked system! Bought it for my 2016 Tundra
4 cats ?? Fork that! save yourself the trouble and just don't buy a truck that new
boomer theres usually 2 cats on each bank of any v6 engine. Lol since early 90s or 2000s
@@travisk1487 that's my point, I daily a '99 Dakota, V6, has a single cat, how dafuq it get to 4...? planned obsolescence is how, legally require them and make people spend $4k-$6k to replace them, no thanks, I don't want any part of that repair., or in the case they are stolen, you pay the $4+k up front, out of pocket, or you get insurance to pay for it and end up paying more for insurance in the long run, I don't like that choice either...and for the record I'm Gen-X....I also live in a state that doesn't check emissions, couldn't care less if my Single cat goes bad.
bro relax and get you a 05 to 09 taco they are incredible lmao
@@wyslink9354 thats what i got but 4cyl. only 2 cats lol
@@travisk1487my dodge 6500 has no cat. Its just straight pipes.
This is why I have a 1997 OBS Ford f250hd that is grandfathered in and I don't have to worry about emissions standards
I feel like Asian parents are always asking us "what if" to a point where we keep looking into the future and looking for ways to protect ourselves better. My partner calls me paranoid sometimes and I don't mind that because sometimes its a positive trait to take calculated risks!
Be sure to leave that tool used for the cat sheild in the truck for any mechanic that needs to work on your truck.
No she can work on it herself
Absolutely nothing 'unique' about those bolt heads, a $2 bit set from a junk shop will get them off
@@TwizztidAngel you really think that?!
@@conductorcammon considering I am a technician. Yeah I would not work on this vehicle unless it was removed prior to service. We get paid by the job. If your mod forces me to take longer than what the job calls for, you are taking money out of my pocket. Either work on it yourself or pay extra for the job.
@@TwizztidAngel oh I meant do you really think this gal is doing all this on her own? Or a man is doing everything, writing the script, but films her turning a few bolts.
I’m so happy I live down a private road. If your coming down my road you better be delivering packages.
The is first decent video I’ve seen of someone putting security stuff that isn’t completely useless
I think they honestly would be more impressed than frustrated. They probably would have high respect for you lol
Or just drive an old lowered pos that no one could even figure out how to steal
Which brabarian country you live in ?
California
@@izaacbanks3337thank god we in “third world countries” dont deal with that
My money is on a west coast state, or liberal city
“1 way ticket to frustration town”😂 I love you
The car thing is why I’m happy that the cats on my car Ana Dad’s minivan bolt directly to the exhaust ports on the heads and are under the hoods. Only ones that are remotely easy to get at both happen to be between the radiators and blocks with the difficult ones being between the blocks and firewalls.
Practical and very smart upgrades.
This is a serious video for all you people who need cosmetic add-ons instead of security.
People out here stealing tailgates? Damn.
You have no idea how hot of an item they are. I worked at a Chevy dealership in 2013 and we had every truck on the lot lose their tailgates. The thieves loaded them on a flat bed. They were in and out in 20 min, not enough time for someone to react to the cameras and call the cops. $450,000 in loss
@@DaDaDo661 That's wild. Guess I'm getting a tail gate lock now .
My 2013 tundra came with a tailgate that locked when I pressed the lock on the key fob. That was standard on everything but the base model.
Not anymore, sadly.... 💸
@@gus473 lame. That was an awesome feature. And let me guess, the tailgates slam down like a 1970s Ford pickup.
I have c4 strapped to my catalytic converter which works as my anti theft device
when the sparks start flying, they aint gonna get back out from under that truck 💀
you have any extra...asking for a friend?
Excellent video and advice. Glad to see you are articulate and well mannered. Thanks for sharing your videos, God bless 🙏
some good mods... but do you have a camera system that tells your mobile when they are at your vehicle?... these days it's possible to catch them in the act.
Damn it really sucks driving new cars I just drive a 08 jeep liberty and I leave the keys in my center console and I live in a terrible city yet it still hasn't been stolen
For the bolts if you use different head style for each bolt it takes alot longer because you have to go find a new socket for each or they could just use a Sawzall to cut the plate and half of your floor
You're wrong. When you add a troublesome extra step they just go to another vehicle. They don't want to spend an extra 20 minutes running the saw.
@G Wagon congratulations you just proved my point. The longer it takes, the less likely they are to steal your catalytic converter
@@garryquiggins8183 that plus what sawzall is cutting a half inch steel plate LOL
What a great country. You have to add stuff to keep thieves from taking your vehicle apart.
Crooks: noted 📝
😂😂😂
For the tailgate lock I’ve been using some hose clamps but that looks a lot better! I’ve also been thinking about anti-theft for the cats. Specialty this style that has those cents. Great video! 👍🏼
Hi Chloe,
Which Pop & Lock did you get for your tailgate? I'm considering something similar for my 2019 tundra.
Don't, it's a useless product and no one is ever going to steal your tailgate
My son works for Toyota as a tech , he said the Tacoma trucks always get hit for catalytic convertor as they are easy to get off. They have hit the dealership a few times.
Nobody steals tailgates. rofl. And those security torx look reeeeeeal special and unique. lol!
The shield for the cats, alright fine. But out of anything to steal from a truck, you're worried someones going to take your tail gate?
Have had 3 tailgates stolen off trucks, its worse now because the tailgates are $900 to $3600
@@J-Ru89 That's insane. Down here no one's really going to bother you like that and everyone's generally and usually respectful of each other. I don't worry about anything because of it and also because I don't have any cats to steal
@@Stalker-lh5nk Nice anecdotal experience bro.
@@chublez Sounds like you're just mad at the world because you live in an area where you have to put locks on your tail gates 😂 I can't ever have a mature conversation with anyone in a comment section because of people like you
@@Stalker-lh5nk tell me u live in a rich white neighborhood
I see you still have the Decked system. How do you like it? I’m considering getting one for my 2021 F-150
She did a video review of it on RUclips. She likes it.
@@TheShowtime85 cool
" Unique bolt heads"
Torx 😂
“A one way ticket to frustration town” 😭😭 gotta love her
The cat shields good at all, until Homie comes with a torch
Or the criminal decides if I cant steal it, I'll just break it. Tail lights, windows, ect..
The point is to slow down the person removing the cat not prevention.
Thank you for giving all of us a heads up on what to expect with your vehicle.
Excellent upgrades.
I love the Cat Shield Trans Skid Plate! Functional protection
You go Girl;! I need to get the tail gate one , and the key fob lock 🔒 !!!! Pretty cool 😎
All of these things can be defeated in seconds…
Ok mr wizard…. Love to see u defeat them in “seconds”…. Lol… maybe thousands or tens of thousands of seconds….
@@trarock24 Maybe his Dad is The Flash 😮
Seconds? Yeah right. Minutes.
yes 2 different bolt head types star pattern and triangle.
to many companies use the same bolt design
they get one socket set they do 500 cars because it's all the same bolt size.
The bolts on the cat shield are easy to remove with a tool the backs out broken screws/bolts FYI. Ideally you want a flush lagbolt with a castle nut on the inside.
Just get a safety torx . You can get them at any auto store Walmart harbor freight ect .
@@Dr.Westside even safety torx can be backed out. It needs locking in place. Which is where the castle pin comes into play.
I don’t get it people steal the tailgate? Why?
Quick steal, quick resale, and virtually untraceable without a vin
New trucks tailgates cost thousands. Used market goes crazy
A saw saw would make quick work of the cat shield
“One way ticket to frustration town”
My sawzall with a new metal blade:👀
Now you need two tools, and make a shitload more noise.
The last one is fantastic. I was a damage appraiser for an insurance company and I can tell you that doing something simple like adding a cat shield will make your vehicle really unappealing to a cat thief.
Soo I’m just gonna throw this out there, cat thieves generally use a saws all in order to cut the pipe. Their just gonna cut one side of that shield pull it down and then go to the pipes. Hopefully it doesn’t happen to your truck but I’m just telling you what I’ve seen.
Although that is true. These thieves look for easy targets. Of course anyone can break into anything but if it takes longer than just snipping and leaving they won’t do it. No point in struggling to remove cat when the car park right next to this one has no shield.
Call the cops.....some stole your ass
That’s fucked 😂😂
I just saw an re gear on a 80s series cruiser yesterday andbtaco today... as a I love what you do for me guy, I'm loving it...
Damn that awesome, keep up the good work. The next owner's going to be floored when he or she buys the truck off of you.
What brand of Kat shield is that?
People steal tailgate & catalytic converter? Where do you live?
Probably California
America. It's a shithole country now, thank the Federal reserve system and your politicans.
had my tailgate stolen at a grocery store and cat damaged at the gym (they took off when they saw me coming out. Texas.
You know who else you brought to frustration town? The next mechanic who has to work on that
Yeah but you gave away your secrets now, girl... peace... ✌️😝
Or you could just live in a placewhere you don't have to worry about dumb shit. I don't even lock my car doors
Have you never been to any city ever? They'll hit you anywhere. Don't be such a fool to think anywhere is truly safe. You can't ALWAYS keep it in the garage sometimes you gotta fucking use it lmao.
You’re so naive
@@Tiny-xbx AND SO VAIN
Just because it didn't happen yet, doesn't mean it never will happen
@@Enju23 Live in fear if you want. Not me
When you have invested a significant amount into something, it is entirely understandable and completely reasonable to protect it.
I like the moss! Although if you’re that worried about theft maybe you should think about moving somewhere a little safer
Not paranoid, good job being proactive.
That is unfortunately just adjusting to modern times. Good job 👍🏻
Chloe I think Toyota watched your channel, they implemented a lot of the moods that you did to your Tacoma from the factory.
Paint the Catalytic Converters with orange BBQ or Muffler paint, makes them much harder to scrap, costs $15.
I think the cat shield is pointless most thieves just use a grinder. I think you'd be happier if you connected your cats with some form of quick disconnect. Cause then you're only replacing the converters themselves, not the converters, and the chunk of your exhaust. That was cut off to get them out quickly.
That skid plate looks super cool!
You: gets cat shield
Me: gets grinder and portable bandsaw
Neither crazy nor paranoid. All good ideas!
i like it.... the cat shields are genious
That one mod on the tailgate is cool, but not needed if you lock the gate with the key. It is an issue, as if you use the remote ONLY to lock the truck, that gate is so easy to remove, if you don't stick the key in and turn it once to the right. But if you do--then test it, you will find they can't take the gate.
When the thief takes the one way ticket to frustration town theyll be greeted by every mechanic that's been under that truck.
Chloe, thanks for that info. Years ago, I had a Nissan pickup and took my dog to the river to play. Came back, my tailgate gone. I was so pissed. Bought a gator net but not the same without the tailgate. I don’t have a truck anymore but my next truck, a taco or tundra, I’ll be following your recommendation.
On way ticket to frustration town, coming right up.
This video just makes me wish they do steal your stuff 😂
That cat converter shield is pretty nice. Would be even nicer if they came with star bolts, usually you need to come prepared for those star keys instead of regular hex bolts
Gotta be in Hawaii 🤣🤣
1 way ticket to frustration town 😂
actually it6s very easy to knock out those center pins on those security bolts. u need to use reverse threaded bolts. with welded on nuts.
My trucks lifted with zero security. People are welcome to come to east Oakland and test their luck. Only cars out here missing anything are stolen and not from this hood. The safest place sometimes isn’t the safest place for others.
Definitely agree with the tailgate lock. …if you have a tonneau cover (didn’t pay attention) I also agree with the cat guard, that’s been an issue in my city.
But the tailgate anti removal thing?? Wtf lol. That’s just one thing I personally have never seen, and I live in a place where it’s 80% trucks.
But peace of mind is peace of mind. That’s why we have insurance.
You are a pure genius !!!!! 👍🏻🙏🏻💕