Catalytic converter shield

[Oldfart]

I saw a surveillance video of these “cat” burglars. In a matter of minutes, the cat is gone with a cordless sawsall.

Not sure if a plate will prevent theft-perhaps slow them down a bit.

Personally, 50k volts thru the exhaust system would teach them. Or air suspension, that drops to the ground when triggered.

That's what this pair was doing, 2 guys each with a cordless saw.

 

[JohnyPython]

That's what this pair was doing, 2 guys each with a cordless saw.

I remember it happened to a couple trucks at my brother’s shop.

 

[MO to CA]

They won’t be able to steal your cat, but they will be so pissed that they might run the saw down the side of your truck before they leave...

 

[NHDude4]

OK wise guys.

I’m referring to some kind of shield/under body panel. The thieves are getting the job done in 5-10 minutes at our summer residence in Minneapolis. Down here in TERLINGUA there is no issue, since everybody owns weapons.

PS. Garage is too small for Raptor. It does fit two XC90’s or one XX90 and an old Alfa Romeo well though

Get a new summer residence in a pro gun area. I solve this problem by not living or vacationing in areas where criminals run around like they own the world.

Also don't you have insurance? Can't imagine insurance wouldn't cover theft of a cat.

 

[jondle]

Just had this conversation a couple weeks ago: https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/catalytic-converters.82775/

To summarize, Gen2 cats are VERY hard to get to. Gen1 are slightly easier, but still difficult. If you want to increase off-road protection and make the cats slightly harder to get to, a transmission skid plate will help. RCI is one vendor that makes such a skid plate: https://rcimetalworks.com/product/2015-2019-f-150-transmission-skid-plate/

 

[Badgertits]

Have you guys actually looked at where the cats are? Go in w/ a cordless drill good chance walk away +2 cats -3 fingers

my guess is no- or else you’d see they’re hard as shit to reach

 

[Badgertits]

I saw a surveillance video of these “cat” burglars. In a matter of minutes, the cat is gone with a cordless sawsall.

Not sure if a plate will prevent theft-perhaps slow them down a bit.

Personally, 50k volts thru the exhaust system would teach them. Or air suspension, that drops to the ground when triggered.

I already mentioned in my first post bout the motorcycle battery hooked up to it lol- 1000% serious, had a MAGA sign stolen from property 2x, then I put it right near my mailbox w/ wires running up granite post & the battery in the mailbox itself

i never saw anyone actually grab it but I’ll just say that sign never did get stolen fwiw

 

[Talons2006]

This popped up when I was looking for something else.

I made a cat shield for my truck, and can product them for others. They should function as a pretty beefy skid plate too....

I haven’t fit one on a raptor... but looked under one and it should mount the same. Anyone in Houston want to try one?

 

[Dustan]

Fautz motorsports skid plates cover the cats better than the stock skid plates.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

This popped up when I was looking for something else.

I made a cat shield for my truck, and can product them for others. They should function as a pretty beefy skid plate too....

I haven’t fit one on a raptor... but looked under one and it should mount the same. Anyone in Houston want to try one?

Near Austin... have an installed pic?