Catalytic converter skid plates & theft deterrent

Does the back of the transfer case skid plate use existing holes in the frame to attach?

 

Everything I make is bolt on, no drilling required

 

That is not a problem at all. What would be the price and availability time to get that extension piece? Thanks.

 

1/8 steel powder coated black $275 shipped
3/16 steel “ “ $300 shipped
3/16 aluminum $300 shipped
1/4 aluminum $350 shipped

 

Are these the prices for the whole setup? I just need the circled piece that extends past the crossmember.

 

Those are the prices for the rear cat/transfer case plate

 

Copy that....let me go look at my truck real quick. Your rear plate may be bigger than it looks from the picture. How far back does it go from the crossmember?

 

Off the top of my head I think 18”

 

Copy that. Let us know when they will be available to order and estimated turnaround time. Will you be making these for the 2020 4Runner as well?

 

They are available to order now, steel takes a bit due to powder coat, but I can ship them bare metal at a discount, aluminum gets cut cleaned and bent and it is ready

 

Yep, like @RLHOK said, it looks the same. Maybe they are cats but they aren't quite as "intense" as the ones in the front so they don't have all of the good shit in them... I just read that the front cats on a Tundra can get up to $250 each but the average scrapping price is $100. That's not bad for a few minutes of sawing. I should have scrapped mine and used the money to buy an installed plate.

 

It looks like you just have drill the holes to fit the plate under the Pro skid plate. I'm going to start installing mine tonight or tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Please do. I am anxious to get this resolved. Sadly, it sounds as though the RCI skidplate will have to be removed and sold as scrap. I don’t think anyone would want it now

 

@gosolo, the DE plate should work for the Pro engine skid or the RCI skid. From what I've read, there is no difference under the truck in this location between the pro and non pro models. I have mine installed with the RCI skid and just had to make 2 holes/slots. You can make adjustments to use both sets of fasteners or just one where it transitions from the engine to the CAT/transmission skid.

I sold my RCI transmission skid to a guy that wanted them for his sequoia. Not sure if they have the same CAT problems as the tundras but he didn't seem to be concerned.

 

Tyler, I am not on faceplant and can not find any DE website. How do I order?

 

Tylers products and Desert Eagle are 2 different companies. Which one are you trying to get?

 

Thank you for the info - this is very helpful. I will take some measurements on my truck to make sure that my sliders don't impact the mounting of this piece.

 

I didn’t realize they were different companies. Thanks for that. I guess I don’t know the difference in what they are offering and their respective prices. It seems to be a bit difficult to get the information. I suppose I want the least expensive one that will protect all 4 converters on my truck.

 

You and me both Ray.

 

you will have to buy 2 separate plates to cover all cats

 

Maybe we can just get it clarified here...

@danz75 (or anyone else that has one already) - what's the thickness on the DE transmission/front cat skid plate? We know that it is currently quoted at $325/shipped with a 2-3 week lead time. We also know it stops at the cross member.

@Classy63 - what's the price for YOUR full setup (transmission/front cat skid + transfer case/rear cat skid) 3/16" powder coated steel, and what is your current lead time? We've seen $300 quoted for the rear only (in 3/16" powder coat).

CBI also has a "rear overland skid plate" option that provides very similar protection including the rear transfer case and cats. Not sure thickness, but price is $615 for powder coated (that is NOT including shipping) and lead times are 4+ weeks. https://cbioffroadfab.com/product/toyota-tundra-rear-overland-skid-plates-2/

 

Desert Eagle was the go-to that everyone is buying as it seemed to be the only option. It goes from crossmember to crossmember. You can still get to the back side of the rear cats but you can't get them out without removing the DE plate and cutting the front. Tyler makes one now as well. The difference with his is that he makes a 2nd plate that goes aft of the crossmember to cover the rest of the rear cats. For us with the Desert Eagle plate, we can purchase his rear plate to "extend" coverage over the rear cats.

 

@RainMan_PNW Can't get to the truck to measure it right now but Desert Eagle lists it as a 10 gauge steel plate. Found a chart online for gauge-thickness equivalent and its supposed to be ~9/64?

 

Yep ~9/64 or safe to say 1/8 inch.

 

You can message me

 

Not true. I'd be interested in taking it off your hands.

 

I feel like I should make a new thread, but here is everything I have

Assuming your Tundra/Sequoia is not lifted more than 3.5”
All prices are shipped
Transmission/front cat plate
The steel plates come with all hardware to install
Bare steel
1/8 $275
3/16 $350
Powder coated black
1/8 $325
3/16 $400
Aluminum is bare metal but comes with the hardware to install
3/16 $350
1/4 $400
Transfer case/rear cat plate
Bare steel
1/8 steel $225
3/16 steel $275
Powder coated black
1/8 steel $275
3/16 steel $350
3/16 aluminum $300
1/4” aluminum $350

 

Stupid Question: Are there any issues with installing these plates and OEM skid plates (TRD Off Road)

 

No issue at all, just a tight fit tightening the bolts

 

Hey Classy, do you know for those with the carrier bearing drop (ie from coach builder), will it have any issues contacting the skid plates? Maybe a stupid question but I know with my other offroad car, it was an issue with with the carrier bearing rubbing into an aftermarket exhaust.