STOLEN!! Catalitic Converter - Page 2

MonsterMaxx · 01-30-2008, 01:04 PM

There was a trick we used to do to stop dogs from peeing on our tires that might work well for you. Dog pee is extremely corrosive and will peal paint, powdercoat and chrome. Not to mention it looks terrible w/ dog pee dripping down your tires.

Hook up an electric fence charger to your truck. Drag the ground...on the ground with some steel cable.

Next time a thief grabs ahold of your truck (or a dog starts to pee on it) zappo!

Not sure how well it'll work on a thief, but it works great on dogs. They'll stop peeing on those wheels real quick.

PS: does not work so great unless you have keyless entry (fob) which you can use to arm/disarm the electric fence charger.

PPS: works absolutely best when you can park over a puddle (for the ground cable.)

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canuck215 · 01-30-2008, 02:28 PM

That sucks but Im on cat number 3 for this year. First time it happen I had my full exhaust system replaced with toyota factory parts for 100 bucks.......thank you allstate. Second and third time they didnt even have to cut it just unbolted. Now heres the kicker all three times it was done in different places.

mt_goat · 01-30-2008, 03:03 PM

If I'd lost 3 cats to theft this guy would live under my parked truck:

mudbanger · 01-31-2008, 03:33 PM

its because cats are made of titanium, they are worth a lot of money, move its real bad in your area

YouDigMyRig · 01-31-2008, 04:02 PM

From Omaha...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R61yIgHi1H4

Poor guy...

1990Runner · 01-31-2008, 04:13 PM

its platnum, not titanium

**Lysmachia** · 01-31-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMA_Alex

we've had the same issue in maine, and they're working on a state law that requires the recyclers to record all the information from each seller, and also to verify that they have the right to sell the cat. Not sure exactly what the details are on how they're gunna identify weather or not its yours, but we'll see what happens.

Its been a bigger issue here at small used car lots, as they tend not to have much in the way of lights/security. Also we have an issue with people breaking into foreclosed, and summer homes, and stealing the wiring too...metal prices

God this ongoing issue makes me furious... They need to treat recyled metals dealers like pawn shops and hold them to the same liability.

Cats aren't the only thing the meth heads are stealing. Anyone in construction knows that copper wire gets yanked all the time!

87toy. · 01-31-2008, 07:28 PM

Just a sign of the bad economy, but still that's no excuse IM waiting for my 600 California get the economy rolling refund, new rims n tires are a exhaust or??

runner4thebeat · 01-31-2008, 07:36 PM

where do they sell these cats to and how much do they get? I'm just gonna sell mine before they steal it and buy an aftermarket.

07sbock · 01-31-2008, 07:36 PM

Yea, My friend who bought my 1990 4runner got his jacked a couple weeks ago. We had to fab up a pipe to bypass the cat. Thess cats are full of PLATNUM!!!! Crack head hack em' off and turn them if for money, then they go score some rocks! I guess its the new thing to do these days.

Whitey13 · 01-31-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runner4thebeat

where do they sell these cats to and how much do they get? I'm just gonna sell mine before they steal it and buy an aftermarket.

I hate to be the voice of reason, but a tweaker is not going to crawl under your truck in the middle of the night and decide to pass on your cat because it's aftermarket. They're gonna cut it out and find out later it's worthless to them.

Keith B. · 01-31-2008, 08:52 PM

It should be fairly easy to design/fab/install a perforated steel guard of some sort that protects the cat...my FJ60 L/C had a big solid skid plate that covered it and there were no heat problems...the hot air goes up anyway. That or weld the bolts as has been suggested. Now, if only I knew where to buy black-anodized, scalpel-sharp stainless steel ribbon........................

943kgt · 01-31-2008, 09:41 PM

The flanges were really thin on my cat, so I ordered a magnaflow 23884 17.625" direct bolt cat for 82 bux on ebay. Decided to go down to the scrap yard and see what i could get, thinking about 40 bux would be the going rate for that rotted looking pile.....I got $150 for it, so I fixed my exhaust leak and made some money on that one. They're worth some serious money.

JonnyBoy · 01-31-2008, 09:50 PM

My girl just gave me a joking idea... take your stock cat off and run on down to your local jeweler! Platinum is platinum, right?

85TurboRunner · 02-01-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith B.

It should be fairly easy to design/fab/install a perforated steel guard of some sort that protects the cat...my FJ60 L/C had a big solid skid plate that covered it and there were no heat problems...the hot air goes up anyway. That or weld the bolts as has been suggested. Now, if only I knew where to buy black-anodized, scalpel-sharp stainless steel ribbon........................

I've thought about doing something similar but all it would do is make them take more of your exhaust pipe.

98srx6 · 02-01-2008, 08:16 AM

Mine was stolen earlier this week. Quotes ranged from 650$-2500$ installed from muffler shops. I could only imagine that my local toyota dealer would be more expensive than that. I ended up getting one for 75$ from advanced auto. I can replace this one many times before justifying the cost of these expensive converters...

..check out this link for more info on how much scrap yards are paying these guys: http://eastnc.craigslist.org/wan/546312327.html

There are ads all of craigslist looking for converters.

CanTheWhales · 02-01-2008, 08:48 AM

Looks like it's time to run a straight pipe.... If only I could get money for my EGR/emmission/smog/vacuum leak stuff too...

matthewdmueller · 02-04-2008, 06:04 AM

I decided to just patch the entire thing together with a couple peices of pipe and a couple tin cans with pipe clamps. That will hold it for now until I can find the right deal on a new system to fix it. Sounds good!

dirtoyboy · 02-04-2008, 10:56 AM

heres some current prices on these things

Rhodium = $7200 per ounce

Platinum = $1800 per ounce

palladium = $429 per ounce

kpfoten · 02-28-2008, 06:32 PM

Well, I get to join the club! Mine got stolen today. Clamped in a straight pipe--hopefully it won't affect anything. I hear a low groan every once in awhile, I'm sure the pipe should be secured to the body like the cat was...

Next time I see legs under my car: #1 sucker punch, #2 grab the saw-zall, #3 cut the femoral artery...

Of course, it occurred in disgraceful detroit.

TWISTEDTA · 02-28-2008, 10:09 PM

This was on the news not to long ago. I'm over in the CA, its been happening here alot too.
We're pretty screwed here though, you're either getting your cat stolen or getting a ticket for not having a cat...

Belize Off Road Team · 02-29-2008, 06:17 AM

if you remove the platinum, 1 ounce sells for $1900us!!!!!!!!!!! JUST REMOVE ALL CAT'S!!!!!

mt_goat · 02-29-2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belize Off Road Team

if you remove the platinum, 1 ounce sells for $1900us!!!!

More like $2100/oz at the moment:
http://www.kitco.com/charts/liveplatinum.html

**Lysmachia** · 02-29-2008, 08:06 AM

The only thing I have come across in terms of anti theft protection. The CAT CLAMP http://catclamp.com/catclamp.asp

" We have the first & only catalytic converter theft deterrent system. Thieves are stealing catalytic converters because it is quick & easy. We have proven on the streets of Detroit MI (see origin for more info) if you make stealing the converter very difficult, thieves are not going to take the time to steal them.

Introducing the "CATCLAMPTM". The CATCLAMPTM is an American made anti-theft device that will virtually eliminate the theft of catalytic converters. It is designed to make it more work to remove the converter (even with an electric saw) than it is worth to resell on the black market. Thus eliminating the 5 minute grab and go that is affecting vehicles all throughout the United States and Canada. "

4xJedi · 02-29-2008, 06:15 PM

Come on guys, you just have to be smarter than the crackheads. Here's my anti-theft solution.

01-30-2008, 03:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	If I'd lost 3 cats to theft this guy would live under my parked truck: __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

01-31-2008, 04:13 PM	#31 (permalink)
1990Runner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston, texas Posts: 241	its platnum, not titanium __________________ 1990 SR5 4-Runner 5spd 4X4 stock trim for now Aisin manual hubs

01-31-2008, 07:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
87toy. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Princeton texas Posts: 357	Just a sign of the bad economy, but still that's no excuse IM waiting for my 600 California get the economy rolling refund, new rims n tires are a exhaust or?? Last edited by 87toy.; 01-31-2008 at 07:30 PM.

01-31-2008, 07:36 PM	#34 (permalink)
runner4thebeat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitttier, SoCaL Posts: 141	where do they sell these cats to and how much do they get? I'm just gonna sell mine before they steal it and buy an aftermarket. __________________ 1986 Toyota 4Runner 31" Dunlop Mudrovers 2" Suspension Lift 12" Kicker CVR Alpine M450 NEED A PAINT JOB!!!!!!

01-31-2008, 07:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
07sbock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Ne Posts: 302	Yea, My friend who bought my 1990 4runner got his jacked a couple weeks ago. We had to fab up a pipe to bypass the cat. Thess cats are full of PLATNUM!!!! Crack head hack em' off and turn them if for money, then they go score some rocks! I guess its the new thing to do these days. __________________ 1998 4runner Limited, Locker,Black Headlights, Sport Hood,99 suspension, more to come! 2000 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel, plow and yard service truck 1999 Ford F350 6.8 V10 Dump Truck 2007 Yamma Grizzly 700 FI, Warn 2500 winch, 54" Snow Plow

01-30-2008, 02:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
canuck215 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	That sucks but Im on cat number 3 for this year. First time it happen I had my full exhaust system replaced with toyota factory parts for 100 bucks.......thank you allstate. Second and third time they didnt even have to cut it just unbolted. Now heres the kicker all three times it was done in different places.

01-31-2008, 03:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
mudbanger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ky Posts: 7	its because cats are made of titanium, they are worth a lot of money, move its real bad in your area

01-31-2008, 08:52 PM	#37 (permalink)
Keith B. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 153	It should be fairly easy to design/fab/install a perforated steel guard of some sort that protects the cat...my FJ60 L/C had a big solid skid plate that covered it and there were no heat problems...the hot air goes up anyway. That or weld the bolts as has been suggested. Now, if only I knew where to buy black-anodized, scalpel-sharp stainless steel ribbon........................ __________________ -KB- '91 22RE Reg Cab, 4.56 w/31's, W56, BudBuilt Crossmember, Bilsteins, shell, TJM Channel bumper, otherwise stock. Engine rebuilt... Now not leaking anything.

01-31-2008, 09:41 PM	#38 (permalink)
943kgt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 99	The flanges were really thin on my cat, so I ordered a magnaflow 23884 17.625" direct bolt cat for 82 bux on ebay. Decided to go down to the scrap yard and see what i could get, thinking about 40 bux would be the going rate for that rotted looking pile.....I got $150 for it, so I fixed my exhaust leak and made some money on that one. They're worth some serious money.

01-31-2008, 09:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
JonnyBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lone Pine, CA Posts: 409	My girl just gave me a joking idea... take your stock cat off and run on down to your local jeweler! Platinum is platinum, right? __________________ Jonny 1990 3.4 5spd 4Runner, 33" BFG KM2's 1983 5spd Shortbed, 35" BFG M/T's with no lift! Soon to be...who knows, but the 35's ain't stayin! "If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's not for you." -Unknown

02-01-2008, 08:16 AM	#41 (permalink)
98srx6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 80	Mine was stolen earlier this week. Quotes ranged from 650$-2500$ installed from muffler shops. I could only imagine that my local toyota dealer would be more expensive than that. I ended up getting one for 75$ from advanced auto. I can replace this one many times before justifying the cost of these expensive converters... ..check out this link for more info on how much scrap yards are paying these guys: http://eastnc.craigslist.org/wan/546312327.html There are ads all of craigslist looking for converters.

02-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#42 (permalink)
CanTheWhales Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pineapple County Posts: 185	Looks like it's time to run a straight pipe.... If only I could get money for my EGR/emmission/smog/vacuum leak stuff too...

02-04-2008, 06:04 AM	#43 (permalink)
matthewdmueller Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14	I decided to just patch the entire thing together with a couple peices of pipe and a couple tin cans with pipe clamps. That will hold it for now until I can find the right deal on a new system to fix it. Sounds good!

02-28-2008, 06:32 PM	#45 (permalink)
kpfoten Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 16	Well, I get to join the club! Mine got stolen today. Clamped in a straight pipe--hopefully it won't affect anything. I hear a low groan every once in awhile, I'm sure the pipe should be secured to the body like the cat was... Next time I see legs under my car: #1 sucker punch, #2 grab the saw-zall, #3 cut the femoral artery... Of course, it occurred in disgraceful detroit.

02-28-2008, 10:09 PM	#46 (permalink)
TWISTEDTA Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 25	This was on the news not to long ago. I'm over in the CA, its been happening here alot too. We're pretty screwed here though, you're either getting your cat stolen or getting a ticket for not having a cat... __________________ 500hp 99 WS6 Got Forged? 1992 Short Bed Deluxe

02-29-2008, 06:17 AM	#47 (permalink)
Belize Off Road Team Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corozal Town, Belize Posts: 2,752	if you remove the platinum, 1 ounce sells for $1900us!!!!!!!!!!! JUST REMOVE ALL CAT'S!!!!! __________________ -Phyl 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-G Petrol 3.0L V6 200,000kms l Rancho RS5000 l 31"x10.50"xR15 Pro Comp Xterrain l K&N Air Filter l PP 1" Lift Coil Springs l Optima Blue Top l 12" JBL Subs l Alpine Type R l 80/100W Hella H4 l 1st Gen Roll Bar Mod l FT/RR Diff. Breathers l Smittybilt XRC8 Winch l ARB Bull Bar l トヨタ\|NEVER QUIT

02-29-2008, 06:15 PM	#50 (permalink)
4xJedi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 227	Come on guys, you just have to be smarter than the crackheads. Here's my anti-theft solution. __________________ '86 Runner, 4"SAS, 5.29's, 30 spline Longs, locked frt/rr, dual cases w/4.7's, Twinstick, LCE header, K&N, Engnbldr cam, Can-Back, Armor by me.

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