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Catalytic converter skid plates & theft deterrent

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Cat3ILS, Jan 7, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    Tundrath

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    Thanks for the info !
     
  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    Are these custom keyed ? did you call the vender for your order ?

    Thanks !
     
  3. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    Yes they are custom keyed. You can order from their site. They are backordered on the qty of 5 packages though.

    Screenshot_20210413-211121_Chrome.jpg
     
  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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    Tundrath

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    Wow cool ! I can even order a second key (although it's pretty steep) just in case I loose one. Thanks for the info !
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    No problem! I put my key in my console safe.
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:36 PM
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    Tundrath

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    Great idea. I am planning to do the same. If the thief still manages to get to the cats with front and back plates with these custom security screws, I think he deserves them :bowdown:
     
  7. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    Well, that was that.....

    :spam:
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:34 PM
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    :rofl:That was quick :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:45 PM
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    I have seen his stuff... it is bad when I say desert eagle is a vast upgrade from that...
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:54 PM
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    Yeah I don't see a 9 lb plate doing anything other than looking shiny. It looked thin to me.
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    did I miss something? We’re some posts removed?
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2021 at 5:05 PM
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    Yes that is correct. A "seller" tried to advertise a cat plate and the mods got him. :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2021 at 5:23 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Yea, Tyler uses 9 lbs just in packing tape alone. :rofl:
     
  14. Apr 16, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    When someone makes a new account and tries to sell their products right off the bat, they get spammed. This is a community of Tundra enthusiasts, not CL or FB marketplace.

    In the Staff's opinion, we chose the best vendor for these products (value/quality/customer service).
     
  15. Apr 16, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Yep, and many of us can and do vouch for and recommend Tyler's products. :thumbsup: @Classy63 :101010:
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    Appreciate hearing that over and over again. Never gets old.:thumbsup:
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    i have the DE front plate and I’m happy with it :anonymous:.

    im still waiting oh my Valhalla rear plate though :bananadance:
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    I have one complaint......they are so well made that they are too damn heavy to do a 1 man install.:rofl:
     
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  19. Apr 17, 2021 at 12:47 AM
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    RLHULK

    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    I have the DE plate, why do you say that?

    I know you make a plate and many here have spoken well of you and your product. While DE is not a site vendor, after getting my hands on a DE plate, I can say its a well made product.
     
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  20. Apr 17, 2021 at 5:30 AM
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    I got a DE plate, I have to say despite Kent is a little slow with his product, it's a solid plate. He'll only sell one to you after talking on the phone with him(trying to build that personal connection I guess).
     
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  21. Apr 17, 2021 at 6:06 AM
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    DE/Kent made it difficult to buy one of his plates. I’m not going to repeatedly call someone trying to give them money. He told me I was on the list, that he’d contact me when my plate was ready. I followed up twice, each time being told it would be ready “next week,” and then crickets.

    Valhalla was easy. He told me it would be ready in a couple weeks, I paid, and it shipped when he said it would ship. The plate is exactly what I expected and fits perfect.
     
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  22. Apr 17, 2021 at 7:16 AM
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    RLHULK

    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    I by passed him and ordered from a toyota dealer in huston who had them in stock, had it shipped to my dealer who then installed it, took a total of 4 days from start to finish. There are other buying options out there.

    I know he was swamped with dealers ordering large numbers of his plates, the dealer I use was going to place a order from him after 7 of their tundras got hit.
     
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  23. Apr 17, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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    Added a little message for would-be criminals...6BAB2CBD-54B8-4696-B1A2-637647485577.jpg
     
  24. Apr 17, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    Yes, just installed mine yesterday.
     
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  25. Apr 17, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    Yep, I'm kinda wondering what is wrong with the DE plate also. He's been selling them for something like 8 years - if there's a defect, I'd like to know before I crawl back under and attempt to put it on again (I have the Pro skid plate).
     
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  26. Apr 17, 2021 at 9:22 AM
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    If any of you are in AZ looking for security bolts, I got mine at Mark’s in Glendale AZ. Lowe’s nor Home Depot had anything similar. Link below:

    http://marksbolts.com/

    not sure if they ship, but they were super friendly, superior customer service, and they have EVERYTHING.
     
  27. Apr 17, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    I got my DE/Kent plate 2 years ago and had no issues. Like what others said previously, he called me after I sent him a message that I was interested in one. He introduced himself and explained how to install the plate, asked if i had any questions and told me to call if i had any issues. He followed up the call with instructions and an invoice.

    Since there wasn't a high demand for them 2 years ago, he had some in stock and shipped immediately after i paid the invoice. He sent me the shipping label to confirm that the information was correct. All in all, i received the plate in less than a week after I paid and the entire transaction and the product exceeded my expectations. I usually expect some issues with internet transactions.

    With the increased demand over the last year, I believe he is just overwhelmed with trying to fill orders since he sells a lot to dealerships as well as individuals like us. AFAIK, he's a one man show so I think he's just trying hard to keep up. Also, he does not take payment until he has the plate ready to ship out. Unless something changed over the last year, i would not hesitate to buy from him again.

    I bought the rear plate from Tyler and the experience was also the same. Both the product and transaction exceeded my expectations. Tyler was very responsive to the questions I had and quick to help when i had a question while installing the plate. Like Kent, Tyler is also a one person operation and with all this demand, i'm sure he's trying to keep up as best as he can.
     
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  28. Apr 17, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    Classy63

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    My main gripe with the DE plate is the way is bolts to the truck. A crowbar could peel his plate off.
     
  29. Apr 17, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    Well its meant to be a deterrent, like your plate is a deterrent. If someone wants something bad enough, if there is a will, there is way.
     
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  30. Apr 17, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    I cannot argue with that logic. But it needs to have enough heft to stop people from just ripping it off. DE and I both do that.

    I honestly have a bad opinion of Kent because I tried to reach out him when I was starting out to try and make sure he was ok with me working in Houston, he was beyond nice to me that night, the next day all my customers are telling me about he is trying to steal my customers... it kinda ignited a competitive spirit in me to hurt his business, now I am well outside of Houston and I doubt I have made a dent in his numbers, but I am sure he isn’t happy about having growing competition
     

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