Valhalla’s Shield theft deterrent/skid plates info and ordering post

I can only imagine. Let me know how I need to follow up and I will do so.

 

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Now I'm confused about the V3 again..
Does the V3 replace the current rear plate, or is it an addition to it?

 

If you are talking about the rear plate, I believe that @Classy63 said that the modification he is planning for use with 2WD trucks can be retrofitted to the existing plate. I am not sure if that is the V3 plate or not.

 

I’d recommend getting cat protection sooner rather than later, and I also saw something about existing plates being able to be retrofitted with the new 2wd addition so that’s even better.

I decided to wait, and after seeing my house in the background of a news segment about someone else’s cats being stolen, I finally made the order. But my paranoia is so off the charts at this point I’m getting nervous everytime I hear a car door or dogs start barking near my truck, lol. I definitely wish I ordered sooner. If you look up the police log for your area, even though these thefts aren’t always making the news I’m sure they’re still very prevalent in your area. My neighbors theft only made the news because it was caught on camera and they had the guts to pull it off at like 2pm on a weekday. But I’m seeing daily thefts in the police blotter.

I think even without that additional 2wd plate, most cat thieves would see a bigass piece of metal covering your cats and move to a easier target. I doubt many of these guys are looking for a project… if they were interested in working for their money they wouldn’t be stealing cats, lol.

 

^ This.
I'm on day 123 of my Tundra being at the dealership waiting on one cat side to come in.
They've had the other side since December..

 

Ya, that'll sure get the ball rolling!

 

I am on the website now placing the order. How many bolts are needed for front and back? '21 TRD OR 4WD

 

I just finished ordering from the website, front and back 3/16" alum with 8 security bolts. Looking forward to receiving them!

I was at the dealership in Springfield Ma yesterday and they have been hammered on all of their locations with cat theft. They are leaving used Tundras inside the showroom to keep them protected. Getting to where I don't even want to drive my truck most places.

 

Placed the order, picked them up, primed and painted then installed. Bare steel 1/8" front and rear w/ security bolts. Great product, fit and function are perfect!
Thanks Tyler

 

This is exactly the case and unfortunate member that made my decision to order these shields!

 

Some people are proactive, some people are reactive. Here’s to everyone being proactive by ordering Tyler’s products.

 

I kick myself in the ass daily for not ordering them when he first started making them.

 

Long as you ordered some eventually, I’ll still raise a glass to ya!

 

Kick myself for not buying them the day my cats were stolen as well.
I would have had the plates before getting the truck back, but that could still happen I suppose.

They said 6 to 8 weeks when I dropped the truck off.
We're going on week 17..

 

Tyler, just ordered for my 2021 LR TRD Pro. Thanks!!!! The powder coated red should look awesome.

 

I have seen lunar rock and my red plates before, it definitely pops!

I am so sorry for being slow to respond and not being very available, I have been trying to do too many things at once, but this week I will be finishing the big ones. I am going to ship more steel tomorrow, once my truck gets the new tires (should be tomorrow) I will go get the aluminum that is ready. (I didn’t want to drive an hour each way with my trailer and a nail in my tire). Tuesday I will spend alittle time finishing a personal project and that will been a big weight lifted off my shoulders. I will be back to full work mode by Wednesday

 

@Classy63…any update on this January order? R318832697

 

I am supposed to get more back from powder coat tomorrow, you are one of the first up for powder coated black 3/16 steel sir

Good news, my truck has new tires and I am much more confident about hauling now

 

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/new...0220321-zqeybviofzh5xbpilskpsdniey-story.html



(Two men from Houston were arrested by UCF police on Friday after more than a half-dozen catalytic converters were reported stolen from vehicles on the university’s campus in two days, according to arrest paperwork.)

According to UCF police spokesperson Courtney Gilmartin, 14 catalytic converter thefts have been reported to campus police so far in 2022. That follows a national trend of thefts of the parts, which are valued by thieves because their components include precious metals.

For victims, replacing the parts, which are used to reduce cars’ harmful exhaust emissions, can cost thousands of dollars.

• Safety & Justice Rise in catalytic converter thefts has Orlando cops, state officials on alert

The two men arrested by UCF PD on Friday, Tyre Deante Smith, 23, and Kentrail Traveon McDaniel, 21, face charges of burglary of a conveyance, possession of burglary tools, petty theft and criminal mischief.

According to their arrest paperwork, between Thursday and Friday, there were seven converters reported stolen from vehicles at UCF, including overnight thefts from the Libra garage.

Detective Alex DeLuca checked footage from various cameras near where the thefts took place, identifying a silver Ford Edge SUV that the suspects were driving. The Texas tag on the car traced back to an Avis Budget Group rental car affiliate in San Antonio, the affidavit said.


The car had GPS tracking capabilities, which allowed police to trace its movements as it traveled through various apartment complexes and shopping plazas in Orlando and Kissimmee, the affidavit said.


They tracked the car to a La Quina Inn near Orlando International Airport, where police saw two men removing items from the trunk and entering a hotel room, DeLuca wrote. One of the men was wearing the same outfit he’d been spotted wearing by UCF security cameras.

When authorities raided the hotel room, they found 21 catalytic converters and various tools, the affidavits said.

Smith and McDaniel were arrested after detectives pulled them over at a Wawa store on Central Florida Parkway. During the stop, converters could be seen “in plain view” in their trunk, police said.

Thefts of the devices have become widespread in Central Florida.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office had 289 catalytic converter thefts reported in 2021. And UCF police have repeatedly issued campus alerts this year asking students and staff to remain alert and report suspicious activity.

jeweiner@orlandosentinel.com

 

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Fixed.

 

Sad thing is they’ll probable be back in the streets by tomorrow repeating their behavior.

 

Tyler - No problem. First world problems are just that. Be safe first and then get to fabricating these red beauties!!! Just know, I can't wait to slap these bad boys on. Not many things make me happier than deterring thieves with dogs, guns, barriers and intelligent will. LOL

 

I have a big load of aluminum home! I plan to start shipping bare aluminum tomorrow

 

Shout out to Tyler with my follow-up installation and feedback. Fit, finish, function are top shelf, drove to WDC area, Andrews Air Force Base to be exact and felt secure with no worries about those Cat robbers in the area.
Great product and a Yuuuge thank you to Tyler...Salute.

 

I just had my plates installed this past weekend which gave me a huge sigh of relief when I traveled to Dallas for an overnight training. With those plates, I wasn’t as nervous as I usually am with my Tundra sitting in a hotel parking lot overnight. I bought the Pentagon Security Bolts to go with the plates, but my installer used the non-security bolts instead, which I’m fine with. If anyone is interested in purchasing, send me a PM. I’ve got the TRD Pro Skid Plate Nut Plate also to help with the installation.

 

Does anyone have pics of the front plate installed on a truck with the 4.5 BDS lift?

 

Me personally I would install the security hardware.....anything to slow them down even more.