Catalytical Converter Theft Prevention

I didn't have the budget for a skid plate so I purchased some stainless chicken wire and wrapped it around the cats and tied it up with stainless wire.
I think it should grab that sawzall and make them look somewhere else.
Thought I should share. I haven't seen this before.

 

Pair of wire cutters or tin snips and those things are gone.

 

Agreed. But that is not a tool that these guys regularly use.
Even if they did it would take them an extra 10 minutes to remove the retaining wire or chicken wire. Then start with the sawzall.
And this is I think a crime of opportunity.
Easier to crawl under the next available vehicle.
Just an idea.
Thought I'd share.

 

I think the chicken wire is a good idea. Definitely a deterrent. Which is the point of every cat plate. It will take the extra 10 min which most thief’s will move on to the next guy. Same reason I painted mine red with high temp VHT paint

 

I helped a buddy wrap and weld winch cable around his cats and pipes.
It’s been there for about 8 years. Still rolling, no noise or anything.