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

Discussion in 'Valhalla’s Shield' started by Classy63, Mar 8, 2021.

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  1. Jun 17, 2022 at 4:36 PM
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    endagon

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    If they're gonna call it rock hard, why can't it be some A2 at maybe 52 HRC but do an interference fit into a carbide ring. It wouldn't be any good for off roading, but if some thief tried to grind it off, his angle grinding wheel would probably explode
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2022 at 5:43 PM
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    Got my black coated steel plates yesterday (mid Feb order, so, not gonna lie, I was starting to be a doubter). I gashed my fingertip on the rough edge of the nut plate when opening the packages this morning, but ultimately I still lucked out. Walked into my local shop just as they finished a big job today….. “can you leave it with us now? If so we will get it done by closing time.” Hour and a half later I got the call they were done. Best $80 I spent today. I’m a happy boy.
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2022 at 7:06 PM
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    I ordered my black coated steel plates a couple of days ago. So the wait begins.
     
  4. Jun 17, 2022 at 7:11 PM
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    Waited to get my shields, sweated everyday over potentially getting my cats stolen. Got my shields last week, got them installed, and today some piece of shit stole my Tundra out of my driveway.

    No words to express my emotional state right now.
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2022 at 7:29 PM
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    Uh, yea. Gunna need some more details. That's messed up.
     
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  6. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:07 PM
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    I’m sorry to hear that. Really a tough break. Life can be so frustrating and incomprehensible sometimes.
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:22 PM
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    I am SO sorry! I hope that works out for you!

    People suck sometimes!
     
  8. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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  9. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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  10. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:37 PM
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    Damn, I hate to hear that. Do you happen to have a door camera or something to get any evidence?
     
  11. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:41 PM
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    Sorry for your loss. They couldn't steal the cats cause of the shield, so they stole the whole truck instead. It might turn up once they get the cats off.
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2022 at 9:15 PM
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    WTF!!! That sucks. So sorry to her that.
     
  13. Jun 18, 2022 at 4:49 AM
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    Where I live cars are being stolen out of driveways not cats....still will likely get the shield anyway. Do you have anything on it like a gps tag where you can locate the truck.
     
  14. Jun 18, 2022 at 5:05 AM
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    GPS tracking is offered by other 3rd party companies. I have mine through AT&T.
     
  15. Jun 18, 2022 at 5:07 AM
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    I have gps on my dash cam assuming they don't disable it.....
     
  16. Jun 18, 2022 at 7:04 AM
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    My Compustar remote start/alarm and drone mobile app provide tracking.
    Although if they disconnect the battery it turns it off.
     
  17. Jun 18, 2022 at 8:24 AM
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    Stealing a man’s truck is just as bad as stealing his horse…and should be punished accordingly. It was a better society when we all agreed what should happen to horse thieves.
     
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    Finally installed mine at a buddies shop after I forgot the socket last week. I have a couple questions. The back shield is pressing up against the drain plate causing the valhallas shield to bow when tightened down. Is this normal? It's about half an inch.

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  19. Jun 18, 2022 at 8:48 AM
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    We were going to install my rci front skid plate too but it's impossible without welding the nut plate on top of the crossmember because there's no room to reach up in there to hold the nut plate. Or the holes in the skid plate need to be cut out as shown in white marker. What would you do?

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  20. Jun 18, 2022 at 8:49 AM
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    That small black transfer skid plate is supposed to be taken off before putting on the shield.
     
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  21. Jun 18, 2022 at 9:00 AM
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    Dammit.. I don't recall seeing anyone talking about that on here and it doesn't say to on the instructions on valhallas website either. We almost did remove it but I chose not to because I wanted to ask you guys first.
     
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    It can be done. I have the RCI engine skid with Valhalla’s plates with bolts and not the nut plate. You have to reach through the driver side area just behind the lower arms. It’s is a tight fit and requires smaller arms and patience, but it is possible.
     
  23. Jun 18, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    Buried deeply within this thread are some instructions for installing Tyler's skid plates and cat plates. It is within that thread where it is covered. Not that easy to find. On page 17 of the attached file, you will see the part that explains the removal.
     

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  24. Jun 18, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    Ordered my cat guards April first this year...so I guess be patient
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    These are for a 2021 crewmax Limited and I was gonna order a TRD Pro skid plate so I ordered Pentagon Security Bolts for the TRD Pro...
    Now I'm thinking instead of ordering a Pro skid plate just going ahead and getting one from Tyler?
    and 1/4" aluminum..
    Any thoughts advice pitfalls?
    TIA
     
  25. Jun 18, 2022 at 1:20 PM
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    Can't go wrong with Valhalla. Just got to wait.....
    Also might as well order the Large rock domes now so you have them when you need them.
     
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    Had been discussed extensively and should be in the instructions on his website as well.
     
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    Ditto on the install. I had a RCI plate before I got the cat plates. I installed it as mentioned, it’s a tight fit. I used a wrench to hold the nut and a impact driver to speed the process up. I did not have a nut plate as my install was a year ago.
     
  29. Jun 18, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    Yeah, they have been using a tow truck to tow it away to a different sight more remote and get the cats off here in WA. I started Parking my truck with the rear of the truck near the garage. Lock the emergency brakes on. Might slow them down a little.
     
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    WTF
     
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