Just installed mine today. Took me an hour. 20 mins of that was finding my tools. Side note: you don't have to remove the nuts on the trans bracket bolts. Just need to back them off enough to slip the covers in. Cali raised also forgot to send me rubber grommets for the other end but 🤷🏻♂️. I'll slide a piece of rubber in there. Great product so far. Now to see if it actually works. It looks like even if they cut the rear pipe of the cat they still can't get it out.
@dapinkcat Жыл бұрын
Ok... this is a great video if you have a lift and nice tools. My tacoma has a 3" lift with 33"s so I had some room under there with no Lift. It's doable. The key is follow his order exactly and don't get pissed off when you can't get the security bolts to screw in. Once you get ONE securtiy bolt, you're home free. The key like he says is to KEEP ALL BOLTS LOOSE and tighten each one and rotate until there all tight, not just one at a time. You need gloves, I cut my hand to sh---It, the shield is sharp!
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@FlipFlop9 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel! I’ve only some basic knowledge about vehicles and already feel more confident in understanding my Tacoma. You’re informative and to the point, even with things that could seemingly be considered common sense, also love the added video effects like the torque wrench display. Def passing your channel on to others to enjoy
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love to hear this. Glad we could help you.
@michaelm-alpha64068 ай бұрын
If your having trouble tightening the security screws or the other bolts remember to back off all other hardware and tighten everything in small increments. Take your time and they'll start to all tighten evenly. I added torque strip to insure if anything does back off I'll see it easier.
@redrover99883 ай бұрын
Thank you for the good installation video. I have just now ordered a set for my 2018 Dual Cab 4x4.
@yotaxpedition3 ай бұрын
Glad we could help!
@othoapproto9603 Жыл бұрын
Just install these, Great product. Use the factory bolts, the 'safety' bolts didn't thread right. Pre-spray the factory bolts with penetrating oil while you're waiting for the parts to arrive, Note you may have water trapped in the frame that will drip out when you loosen the crossbars. BTW, Cat theft has been a thing for 15 years.
@ZadyMongoose9 ай бұрын
Yes because Cat theft definitely didn’t exist from 1980-2007
@jeffmaas27924 ай бұрын
Tried installing drivers side. Cat shield doesn't allow support bar to sit flush against body so bolts don't go in all the way leaving small gap. Anyone else experience this issue?
@bob2day25 ай бұрын
Reinstalled the brackets and they touch the converter shield. Is that an issue?
@scottrieck630311 ай бұрын
I have a 2021 Tacoma 4x4 Automatic with V6 - Will I have to remove the Guards when I get my truck smog next year? I believe they have to read some numbers or code from the side of the Cat Converter?
@yotaxpedition11 ай бұрын
Hey Scott. We are in Pennsylvania and do not have smog here so I am unsure exactly what they do.
@nickk30857 ай бұрын
I just ordered the cali raised shields for 2023 Tacoma limited It's a 2Wd with the option of 4wd hope they fit
@yotaxpedition7 ай бұрын
Did you pick the 2wd or 4wd shields? The 2wd ones will not fit a 4wd Tacoma
@nickk30857 ай бұрын
@yotaxpedition I ordered the 4wd, and I called them up, and they said it would fit I'll see when I get them, thanks again
@nickk30857 ай бұрын
On the tailgate, it has 4x4
@okkin981Ай бұрын
@@nickk3085did the new design 4WD for your 2WD?
@craigcliff15866 ай бұрын
Do you guys have a shop somewhere between San Diego to Los Angeles ? I got a Tacoma 2024 and would like to have a catalytic converter installed . Toyota won’t install it
@yotaxpedition6 ай бұрын
Sorry we do not. We are located only in Pennsylvania
@nickk30856 ай бұрын
Hi, I just installed mine today 4/14/24 the driver side was much harder to install than tha passenger side But I got them on Have you noticed any heating issues?
@mcole1987 Жыл бұрын
kinda wild that the cali raised shield came with zero instructions, and they dont even have their own video.
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Good thing we made videos lol
@PaulMartinek-c5n Жыл бұрын
I find your 30 minute estimate for install to be rather funny. I installed the Cali Raised converter shields yesterday and it took me 8 hours AFTER The raised my vehicle. When I purchased my kit I read everything available on the YOTA web site and also on the Cali Raised site. The problem I had is that my 4 Runner is equipped with an XREAS system which had metal hyd lines that run behind the motor crossmember. I had to cut the shields at the motor end in numerous locations. Not being armed with this information made for a very miserable day. However, had I known this much modification(read cutting) was necessary, I still would have purchased this product. This is a great product and well engineered. I was just unhappy about the unknown additional work required. Thanks Paul
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, we have it listed on our page that these do not work with XREAS models. You made it work but you can see why it's listed that way.
@PaulMartinek-c5n Жыл бұрын
@@yotaxpedition Good morning, My apologies. I guess I missed the XREAS note. But I must admit listing that the shields won’t work with XREAS if s a disservice to anyone who knows how to use a hacksaw. I am a gearhead from way back. I am 70 years old and I live in a small village in Belize. There are no auto mechanics here, no auto parts stores, none of the conveniences of the US, and I made it work, so it IS possible, just time consuming. Now that said, I just received my Eibach Stage 2 susp from you guys so that will go on next. Had I installed the susp first the XREAS would have been removed before the shields. Live and learn boys! Thanks for your reply.
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
We have it listed the same way Cali Raised has it listed. MOST people wouldn't be able/ want to cut them up to make it work. Anything is possible with a welder and cut off wheel but way more people don't know how to use those tools vs the people that can. Glad you got it done though.
@Pometheus95Ай бұрын
Can you put one security bolt on each side instead of both in one spot?
@yotaxpeditionАй бұрын
Yeah that should be fine. They're all the same thread
@nickk30856 ай бұрын
Hi i just received mine today 4/12/24 is there any rattling on the driver's side I think i got the new version
@edwincabello8887 Жыл бұрын
Hello. Very informative video. Awesome explanation. I have a 2020 Tacoma SR5 4 cylinnder NOT V-6. My cat converter was stolen(cut) a month ago. Locking for it to add security to the one i had replace it (stolen converter). Do you know if your product fit my vehicle specification?. Thanks in advance
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately this only fits the V6 models.
@Ilovetacos9094 ай бұрын
Do they make this shields for stick shift ?
@johnkarimi-j1n7 ай бұрын
Hi again, I need for passenger side only, because 2 W drive
@johnkarimi-j1n7 ай бұрын
Thank you, please assist me where I can get “2017 tacoma catalytic + converter anti theft shield. Some one cut and still my catalytic converter
@johnkarimi-j1n7 ай бұрын
Hi again, I need for passenger side only, because of 2 W drive
@Tacomadude76 Жыл бұрын
This doesn't void the warranty by the manufacturer, right?
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
No, you'll be fine with these installed.
@okkin981Ай бұрын
These “new design” seems made for the 4WD. And the old design is for the 2WD. Wonder if the new design will work for the 2WD?
@yotaxpeditionАй бұрын
There is a seperate design for 2WD and 4WD
@okkin981Ай бұрын
Wonder if the 4WD newer design will fit on the 2WD? Seems the new design is improved
@neilmanzi569 Жыл бұрын
Is the passenger side any harder to install, since it has that shield on already? And will the passenger side make any rattle noise?
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Are you in the states? Every one i've seen the shield is on the driver side cat.
@ibrahimm2012 Жыл бұрын
Bro what about 23 Toyota Corolla?
@LedGuitar1218 Жыл бұрын
What is avg price of install. Just do t want to get ripped off
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Its shouldn't cost that much to have them installed. At most an hour of labor time. Depends on what shop you go with and what their hourly rate is.
@JorgeG-f8z Жыл бұрын
I have a 2023 trd pro Tacoma once I put the shield on I can’t get the cross arm to sit right in order to tighten the bolts all the way
@Tacomadude76 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered this for my 2023 Tacoma TRD PRO. Did you get the cross arm on it with no issues?
@JorgeG-f8z Жыл бұрын
I did i was doing it without lifting it at all and struggled a bit but once I put it on the ramps it was a lot easier
@joeyvaldez7388 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 trd 4x4 Tacoma would these fit perfectly??
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Yes they would fit.
@Tacosauce22 Жыл бұрын
You know what sucks! I ordered these a week ago and had to cancel my order because I’m AWESOME and drive a 22 M/T Taco that these Shields are not compatible with A/T Only 👎
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
I personally drive a manual 3rd gen 4runner so I know the feeling of being awesome lol.
@nickk30857 ай бұрын
Will they fit on 2023 Tacoma limited
@yotaxpedition7 ай бұрын
Yes they will fit
@jcredeyes Жыл бұрын
Is there a new version for the 4 runner I just got mines like a week ago but i feels like it hits the cat
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
I'm not 100% sure but I think they updated that as well.
@nelsont2628 Жыл бұрын
I just got my installed and I loved it.looking really sexy
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@kmh5293 Жыл бұрын
Will it work on a base 4cyl sr?
@yotaxpedition Жыл бұрын
Current fitment is for V6 only
@JXGXA10 ай бұрын
What wheels and tires are y’all running on that taco? 🔥
@yotaxpedition10 ай бұрын
Those are the Traverse HD wheels from Fifteen52 yotaxpedition.com/products/fifteen52-traverse-hd?variant=43035655471340