Catalytic Converters location on 2025 4Runner 6th gen are hidden. Makes cats harder to steal

[TMLifer]

I bought the Miller Cat Cover and returned it. Not needed now that Toyota changed the Cat location. Very hard to get to!

I still think it's a good idea to have it installed. It's more as a further deterrent to someone even trying. True that the cat's location would realistically make it very difficult (nearly impossible) for any would-be thief anyways. But having most of the exhaust pipe system exposed underneath and the cat still partially visible might still make it tempting for an ambitious would-be thief to try and end up doing some damage to the pipe from trying, even if they are unsuccessful. Worse case, the cat shield takes the abuse (as it's intended and designed to do) and not the exhaust system.

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[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

I still think it's a good idea to have it installed. It's more as a further deterrent to someone even trying. True that the cat's location would realistically make it very difficult (nearly impossible) for any would-be thief anyways. But having most of the exhaust pipe system exposed underneath and the cat still partially visible might still make it tempting for an ambitious would-be thief to try and end up doing some damage to the pipe from trying, even if they are unsuccessful. Worse case, the cat shield takes the abuse (as it's intended and designed to do) and not the exhaust system.

 

[Vincenzo]

One thing people don’t realize with skid plates. They do have another benefit. They provide a smooth surface on the underside to help cut down on wind resistance at highway speed.

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