First skidplate

[fourfa]

does the Budbuilt set prevent easy access to the catalytic converters on the V6?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

does the Budbuilt set prevent easy access to the catalytic converters on the V6?

Not 100% but it does limit access quite a bit

 

[fourfa]

How hard would it be to make it 100%? Welding in some protective bars, maybe a simple cover plate?

 

[BLKNBLU]

Look at the pic in #15 above and keep in mind that thieves are tweakers. They are going to move on to the next easier target.

 

[CA-RJ]

I would say, yes, it will prevent someone from stealing your cat. It would take much more work then they would be willing to put in to get at your cat. By the time they've unbolted your skid plate (in the dark usually), they will have been under your truck for at least 15 minutes and stand a good chance getting caught.

 

[Overland Hadley]

Look at the pic in #15 above and keep in mind that thieves are tweakers. They are going to move on to the next easier target.

If something is different most will move on.

 

[Tim A]

why? skids are there for a reason. it doesnt hurt a thing to bash on em a bit.:smiley_drive:

The reason I got them is for peace of mind, so I don't have to turn around if I come upon rocks. If the skids get a boo-boo I won't cry too much:costumed-smiley-007

 

[Condition Yellow]

Does the bellypan need the Budbuilt crossmember?

 

[LifterCatcher]

I would say, yes, it will prevent someone from stealing your cat. It would take much more work then they would be willing to put in to get at your cat. By the time they've unbolted your skid plate (in the dark usually), they will have been under your truck for at least 15 minutes and stand a good chance getting caught.

UN-Bolting would be nice but Cat stealer's I am sure use a reciprocating saw to cut it off in seconds.

 

[CA-RJ]

UN-Bolting would be nice but Cat stealer's I am sure use a reciprocating saw to cut it off in seconds.

That would make a lot of noise which I'm sure a thief would want to avoid. I'm not saying it's a 100% protection, but I bet you it will detour 99% of them.

 

[Condition Yellow]

Sigh. "Now for something completely different": ... do I need the Budbuilt crossmember to mount the bellypan skidplate? :Mechanic:

 

[squatch]

yes you need the cross member.