gearwhine
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Denver, CO
I had my catalytic converter stolen off my Toyota pickup a few months back. I thought it was no big deal until I recognized Colorado went to CARB requirements in 2021. This has now made replacing catalytic converters extremely expensive.
With that...a guard was in order for my Jeep. I ordered the Stinky Fab Crossmember. I already needed to make a T-case skid, and this had a solid one built in giving a great base for the catalytic guard to mount to.
Google Drive Link to photos of Catalytic guard
I used some leftover OEM M10 sheet metal style captive nuts to mount it to the skid/crossmember (from stock XJ bumper removal I believe), and installed nutserts in the frame. It was meant to be a quick hack job to give me some theft protection, but it actually turned out nicer than I imagined with some rough cardboard cutouts. I just thought I'd pass on this idea, as cat theft is extremely prevalent now. Denver police even just issued a warning to not approach anyone that you may catch stealing yours.
Armed Catalytic Converter Thefts
With that...a guard was in order for my Jeep. I ordered the Stinky Fab Crossmember. I already needed to make a T-case skid, and this had a solid one built in giving a great base for the catalytic guard to mount to.
Google Drive Link to photos of Catalytic guard
I used some leftover OEM M10 sheet metal style captive nuts to mount it to the skid/crossmember (from stock XJ bumper removal I believe), and installed nutserts in the frame. It was meant to be a quick hack job to give me some theft protection, but it actually turned out nicer than I imagined with some rough cardboard cutouts. I just thought I'd pass on this idea, as cat theft is extremely prevalent now. Denver police even just issued a warning to not approach anyone that you may catch stealing yours.
Armed Catalytic Converter Thefts