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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 30, 2022 at 4:20 AM
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    I am very glad mine have been on for a few weeks now. Curious if anyone has experienced thieves trying to disassemble the shields enough to get at them whether successful or not?
     
  3. Jul 1, 2022 at 1:28 PM
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    IDK, but I'm considering sawing off some bolt heads and washers and just epoxying them to the perimeter of the plate.

    Actually.... found this:

    https://www.etsy.com/market/fake_bolt_heads

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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    Any update on order R525806138.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2022 at 7:45 PM
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    Got em on!
    Dealer messed up my TRD skid plate rear bolts and collars when they were attempting to fix my creaking issue. So I fought more with that than anything. Install went fairly well. Even slapped an extra @ToyoMafia sticker on it ha.
    The nuts on thr nut plate were tacked on slightly off from straight, so screwing it in was a bit difficult and was messing up the threads a bit. Nothing terrible, just a small issue. Still installed just fine.
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    Now I can unclench a bit when parking at places like work and hardware store.
    Thanks @Classy63 !:thumbsup:
     
  6. Jul 1, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    Shared in a FB sequoia page and had this comment.
    Screenshot_20220701-212056_Facebook.jpg
    :facepalm:
     
  7. Jul 2, 2022 at 6:42 AM
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    I just ordered a red skid plate and two bare aluminum 1/4 inch cat guards with 8 pentagon bolts. Tyler will hook me up with more bolts for the skid plate now I need to get the right sizes dome guards ordered. I looked at all the cat guards and even with longer lead times decided to buy from him.
     
  8. Jul 2, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    How many bolts are 3/8's? I ordered 8 pentagon bolts with my order?
     
  9. Jul 2, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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    I just ordered 8 mediums since it looks like that works on all of them.....Now I need to figure out the skid plate.
     
  10. Jul 2, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    Some people lol. I used Screwd security bolts on mine.
     
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    Question about the front cat shield and the skid plate option... I don't have a TRD Pro skid plate, but I'm getting a BDS 4.5" installed next week (which includes a skid plate). which option should I select? upload_2022-7-2_21-41-20.jpg
     
  12. Jul 2, 2022 at 6:50 PM
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    I got mine installed today. Front skid plate and both cat plates. Only issue was the 3 factory plastic "nuts" for the trim piece from the front bumper were broken so I just used self tapping screws to attach it to the front / engine skid plate. :thumbsup:
     
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    @Classy63 your take?
     
  14. Jul 3, 2022 at 8:33 AM
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    Has anyone sprayed their aluminum cat plates with Herculiner spray bed liner? I am considering doing this but I'm a little apprehensive doing it since the plates sit close to the catalytic converters and exhaust and I've read that Herculiner is flammable. The cats and exhaust put out a lot of heat. I understand that you don't want to spray it near a flame but how about after it has dried?
     
  15. Jul 5, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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    Decided to go with two coats of primer on the inside surfaces and Herculiner bed spray on the outside (visible surfaces).
     
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    Hello, @Classy63 . Received my rear cat plate this morning and it was packaged really well. Thanks for a fine product and for all your responses to my PM questions/updates.
     
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    Lookin to pull the trigger if anyone can provide insight
     
  18. Jul 5, 2022 at 3:58 PM
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    Shoot him a PM. he does watch the thread, but it's tough to keep up sometimes... I hope it'll work out for you.
     
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    What sort of insight are you looking to get?
     
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  20. Jul 5, 2022 at 4:47 PM
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    If I am not mistaken, this is a subframe lift, if so, order the lifted cat plate with the BDS adapter
     
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    I ordered mine a week ago powder coated black. I was going to do the Raptor bedliner on them just like I did the TRD skidplate but was worried about the flamability also. I just reinstalled my skid plate yesterday morning after letting it cure for four days and it still stinks like hell.
     
  23. Jul 7, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. My cat plate bedliner will probably end up curing for a week or more at this point before my skid plates get here. Hopefully, that will give the cat plates a little more time to cure before installation.
     
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    Just ordered front and rear cat plates. Neighbors were just hit by the cat thieves. Too bad Valhalla doesn’t offer 4Runner plates as well. Had to go with RCI for the wife’s ride.
     
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    Got the ants in me pants waiting for shipping info. Apologies for the bandwidth from hitting this thread eighteen times every half hour.

    Is it worth it to put a somewhat pliable barrier between the plates and the truck, or where the plates overlap? Like a rubberized strip or some kind of plastic to keep rubbing paint at a minimum. Or are just the washers all that are needed?
     
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    I have nothing between my plates without issue, but some have put rubber or plastic washers between. I would probably put rubber washer between if I were to re-install
     
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    I'm guessing it depends on the thickness you bought, but I'd put something between the plates. I have the thinner steel and it clangs over bumps. If I had one regret getting these it'd be not getting the thick Al option.
     
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    That's a simple fix. Tighten up nuts and/or use rubber/poly washers between
     
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    Trying to release the 4Runner/Tacoma plate, I am hoping to get the 2nd prototype knocked out this weekend so I can test fit it on as many different setups as I can

    2wd V3 vertical plate is also planned for this weekend
     
  30. Jul 8, 2022 at 9:43 AM
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    According to the Herculiner web site, Herculiner is no flammable once it has dried/cured. Cure time is 3-5 days.
     
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