does the Budbuilt set prevent easy access to the catalytic converters on the V6?
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.
why? skids are there for a reason. it doesnt hurt a thing to bash on em a bit.:smiley_drive:
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.