Security bolts for cat shield

Has anyone used the Fastenright Tricone security captive bolts for anything? I suspect that they work very well and are priced accordingly. I'd like to use them for a cat shield but would like some feedback before I make a final decision.

Bolts:
https://www.fastenright.com/security-fasteners/tricone-security-bolt/tc01

Tricone Security Tool:
https://www.fastenright.com/security-fasteners/tricone-security-tool/tc02

Thanks,
Chris

 

You can get those types of tips at most places. Many of us use stuff from Screwdsecurity.com

 

Thanks!

 

If the thief/thieves are working a neighborhood I imagine they're gonna pass on anything with a shield regardless of hardware used to secure the shield. If you're parking for several days, like at the airport, then I imagine security bolts would make sense.
One idea is to use a mix of several different types of bolts that require different tools, like a hex drive, a torx etc

 

That's a good idea. Wish there was a way to put skunk juice up there that would spray them.

 

Some of us went with bolt head protectors that would make them harder to cut off..
Not sure if they help, but they look cool..



I bought the medium for my pentagon bolts from Valhalla.

Rock Hard 4x4™ "Rock Dome" Tapered Bolt Head Protector for Skid Plate Systems - Large [RH-6000-SW-496]

Rock Hard 4x4™ "Rock Dome" Tapered Bolt Head Protector for Skid Plate Systems - Medium [RH-6000-SW-400]

Rock Hard 4x4™" Rock Dome" Tapered Bolt Head Protecter for Oil Pan Skid Plate Drain Access - Small [RH-6000-SW-388]

 

Call me crazy, but I'm just using the stock bolts that came with mine.

If they see a protector, they are moving on. None of these wanker thieves are unscrewing things.

Sawzall and Reciprocating saws are in their tool bags, no hand tools.

 

I totally agree.
They want to get in and out in the least amount of time in with the least noise possible.

BUT, I went 8 months and 5 days without my Tundra waiting on cat parts.
I didn't mind spending a little extra for security bolts or head protectors for a piece of mind....

As well if one is parking in let's say an airport parking lot for a couple of days.
That sawzall can cut off a bolt head fairly easily, and airports and parking garages are getting hit more and more.

 

Anyone have the size and length of the bolts handy?

 

Might depend on which skids your talking about but I believe mine are 3/8" x 1.25"

 

Would be 3/16" trans/cat plate on a '21 Tundra.

 

I have the Desert Eagle cat skid. It comes has square plates with welded nuts that drop into the cross members for bolting up the plate. So, depends what skid manufacturer you dealing with and what they provide for attachment points.

 

When I get back to my desk I'll look at my order from Screwd and see what sizes I used.

 

x2

 

I have the DE front plate and the Valhalla rear plate. The front plate uses the 3/8-16 x 2". The 1.5 inch will fit (they were out of stock when I ordered them). These do fit the nutplate that came with the DE.

I used the 3/8-16 x 4" for the rear plate. I drilled additional holes in the DE so the 4" goes through both plates and has nuts and washers on top.

 

Perfect, thanks!

 

This is the way.