Cat thieves strike again !

[Manuelsv]

Woke up to this little surprise this morning Alarm went off last night and I went out and saw nothing so I went back to bed. When I went to get coffee this morning my Cruiser sounded like a tractor... SO I found this....
Some advice before I get a police report and call the insurance? Damn tweekers where not even smart enough to finish the job... Or maybe the alarm scared them... .

 

[White Stripe]

Dang methicans

 

[bhsdriller]

At least they didn't get away with it.

I'm actually surprised they haven't gotten either my 80 or 4runner yet with them being so easily accessible.

 

[zapatius]

Insurance might cover it, but you probably have a deductible. Would be cheaper to just get it welded back and not file a claim, IMO.

 

[effjay80]

Weimerica...

 

[Manuelsv]

Well I definitely can just have a muffler shop weld them back on.
But if insurance will cover them I'd rather get shiny new cats rather than my 24 year old Geriatric Kittens ! I think I only have a $250 deductible..

 

[Rgill]

I built a skid plate that covers my CAT so there is not enough room to use a saw. Not fool proof but maybe enough of a hassle to find an easier target.

 

[chappysfj40]

might be a good time to remove both and put a pipe in there with a couple O2 sensors. i got a parts rig that was done this way and thought it was awesome idea to avoid making sliders go around CATs

but does freaking suck though........

 

[dsmud4u]

I built a skid plate that covers my CAT so there is not enough room to use a saw. Not fool proof but maybe enough of a hassle to find an easier target.

A lot of the rock sliders out there almost look like cat-theft insurance on an 80 series. Our cats hang so low that’s probably number one in underbody protection.

 

[2000cruiser]

It's a good excuse to get get some Metal Tech sliders- mine are caged up so well even if they cut the ends, it's impossible to remove the cats unless the slider is completely take off.

 

[retrofive]

May check you home owners (if you own, I suppose). My vehicles are covered under it as well while sitting at home.

Been thinking of one of these for out taco..

https://getcatsecurity.com/purchase-online/ols/products/xn-cat-security-toyota-tacoma-2016-2021-4wd-qv3z/v/CAT-SCR-TAC-3-4WD-6-CYL

 

[sogafarm]

The 95-97's cat's hang down further than the earlier models. They make them an easier target for these scum.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Looks like they broke their only sawzaw blade

 

[wapitimud]

Definitely want to weld repair that, not insurance. They could come by again tomorrow for it, and at least they'd steal an old repaired one.

You'll want to call the police and file a report. At a minimum, it will add to statistics for your local area, maybe they'll add lighting in eventually somewhere or more patrols. I would doubt only your truck got hit that night in your neighbourhood.

If there is a skid plate to cover that off you could weld the head of the nut/bolts that will hold it on, make it a real hassle to take off.

A dashboard camera is quite cheap now, as is a setup for your house to get footage of these fools. I use the Ring system, a better one for video alone is by Ubiquiti. A motion activated light and camera are good too. You could also hire an angry dog, on a leash long enough to go around the Toyota. He might be easily bribed with a steak, but I don't think these tweekers are smart enough for that move.

 

[zapatius]

Well I definitely can just have a muffler shop weld them back on.
But if insurance will cover them I'd rather get shiny new cats rather than my 24 year old Geriatric Kittens ! I think I only have a $250 deductible..

If you do that, cut your own cats off and sell them yourself. It will more than cover your deductible. They bring about $200 each here. Thankfully, Indiana passed a law that you have to bring the title to the vehicle and an ID to prove ownership when you sell your converters here. That slowed it down a little.

 

[LandLocked93]

When my DD cat was taken, had a rebar 'cage' welded up around the 80s cat.
It's not fool-proof, but the thought is just to make the cat less attractive and/or add time to the act of taking it.

 

[paulzak]

If you do that, cut your own cats off and sell them yourself. It will more than cover your deductible. They bring about $200 each here. Thankfully, Indiana passed a law that you have to bring the title to the vehicle and an ID to prove ownership when you sell your converters here. That slowed it down a little.

Does the forum now support insurance fraud?

 

[LockedCollector]

Didn’t realize catalytic converters where a target. Who buys them anyway and why? I guess I can google.

 

[Manuelsv]

Looks like they broke their only sawzaw blade

That's what my neighbor said.. "Looks like you were saved by a crappy Harbor Freight blade"

 

[zapatius]

Does the forum now support insurance fraud?

Who said anything about fraud? What's he going to do with the converters on there? Give them to the insurance company? Instead of letting the shop keep them, sell them yourself. Jeez.