New catalytic converter anti-theft device for trucks and SUVs

Catlock · 06-25-2009, 09:37 PM

Hi Everyone,

I bet most of the members in this community have either:

1) Had their catalytic converter stolen
2) Know someone who has had their catalytic converter stolen

Well, I had mine stolen from my '98 4Runner last year, and I set out to create an anti-theft device for catalytic converters that was less expensive, easier to install and as effective as any alternative on the market.

It took a lot of time and effort, but I created The Catlock, catalytic converter anti-theft device.

I invite you to take a look at www.cat-lock.com.

Sincerely,

-Ian
Monat Technologies

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jpmountainboy · 06-25-2009, 09:43 PM

i hate hearing about this...but that cable looks cut-able.

TM85Wheeler · 06-25-2009, 09:46 PM

x2 what mountainboy said. If they're gonna take the time to cut the cat out, why wouldn't they take an extra 3 seconds to cut the cable?

Oh, and uh.....welcome?

Catlock · 06-25-2009, 10:20 PM

Wow, you guys are fast! I'd like to address the comment about the cable:

A catalytic converter thief typically uses a pipe cutter or a cordless sawzall to execute the crime. Neither tool is a good fit to cut the aircraft-quality steel cable The Catlock uses to lock the catalytic converter to the vehicle.

The pipe cutter simply isn't meant to cut cables and the sawzall needs more tension and resistance than the cable would allow. The rest of The Catlock's hardware is made from high-grade steel as well, very difficult and time-consuming to cut through.

okie81 · 06-25-2009, 10:21 PM

Most of these devices aim at being visual deterrants; if they see a cable with some weird contraption around the cat, theives are more likely to move on to the next vehicle.

X-AWDriver · 06-25-2009, 10:30 PM

Looks interesting.

06-25-2009, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpmountainboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CHICO, CA Posts: 304	i hate hearing about this...but that cable looks cut-able. __________________ 94 pickup trail rig/3.0, & 96 tacoma stock.

06-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
TM85Wheeler Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 60	x2 what mountainboy said. If they're gonna take the time to cut the cat out, why wouldn't they take an extra 3 seconds to cut the cable? Oh, and uh.....welcome? __________________ 1985 Toyota Pickup Flatbed 22R, 5" Lift, 35" KM2s, 5.29s, Rr Detroit, Fr Auto-Locker, and a Warn 8K

06-25-2009, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Catlock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2	Re: Catlock cable Wow, you guys are fast! I'd like to address the comment about the cable: A catalytic converter thief typically uses a pipe cutter or a cordless sawzall to execute the crime. Neither tool is a good fit to cut the aircraft-quality steel cable The Catlock uses to lock the catalytic converter to the vehicle. The pipe cutter simply isn't meant to cut cables and the sawzall needs more tension and resistance than the cable would allow. The rest of The Catlock's hardware is made from high-grade steel as well, very difficult and time-consuming to cut through.

06-25-2009, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
okie81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nor, CAL Posts: 1,158	Most of these devices aim at being visual deterrants; if they see a cable with some weird contraption around the cat, theives are more likely to move on to the next vehicle. __________________ 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4-Dub TRD supercharger, Thorley Headers, URD 7th, Toytec Coilovers, OME 890's, baseball card in spokes

06-25-2009, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	Looks interesting. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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