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Cali raised SS cat shields

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 08TXRunner, Apr 1, 2023.

  1. May 24, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    After having installed the Cali Raised cat shields AND done my first self-changed oil, I can only say do yourself a huge favor - if you have or can get ramps to put the front wheels on, you'll thank me later! Jack stands would also help, but they just get in the way of doing these two particular projects.

    Happy installing!
     
  2. May 24, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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    legend1011

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    Great tip. I do have a pair of ramps (harbor freight). Being honest, I would have most likely tried to climb under there without them on my first go. I will use the ramps, thanks!
     
  3. May 24, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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    LT Smash

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    Just ordered mine. They’re having a Memorial Day sale so got them for $170, no tax, free shipping.
     
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  4. May 30, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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    Thanks for choosing us!
     
  5. May 31, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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    onaquest

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    How much did this extra hardware cost?
     
  6. Jun 1, 2024 at 3:46 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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  7. Jun 1, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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    Rick G.

    Rick G. Member since July, 2020

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    I ordered and installed a pair of the Caliraised cat shields on my 2022 T4R on May 2. ….did it in my driveway using my ramps. I am very happy with the product. Hopefully they will be a great deterrent to any low-lifes thinking of crawling under there thinking they are going to just zip off / rip off my cats. It did take several weeks for my kit to arrive after placing my order. No biggy. I think they are well worth it.

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  8. Jun 3, 2024 at 7:25 AM
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    Thanks for your patience and feedback! Our cat shields are a hot item, and sometimes take a few weeks to get out! We appreciate you choosing us!
     
  9. Jun 3, 2024 at 7:45 AM
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    This is exactly what I did yesterday. Used my ramps in my driveway to get under there. Then discovered two bolts were seized and I couldn’t budge them for the life of me. Bringing it in on Thursday to our local off road shop for an install.
     
  10. Jun 3, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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    Thats a good deal! I wish I would have seen that as I want to get something before having my 4R sit in random parking lots while on vacation this summer.
     
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  11. Jun 3, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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    glwood54

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    Which two bolts were seized?
     
  12. Jun 3, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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    My bolts were brand new and I still required a breaker bar to loosen them up.
     
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  13. Jun 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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    Passenger side. The bigger ones that support the tranny. I don't have a breaker bar, maybe that’s why I couldn’t get them.
     
  14. Jun 23, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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    I installed a pair of these today. Ordered at the start of this month: June 2024.

    Coverage seems great; they’ll serve their purpose.

    2 concerns:
    *fitment: the driver's side was a bit off. The shield makes contact with the frame, and the rubber grommet doesn’t contact anything at all. The passenger side seems to line up better.

    *hardware: the washers for the large bolts deformed while installing, I needed my vehicle to be usable, so I left them on. I’ll have to remove it all and replace the washers with something stronger than the included pieces of pie crust.
     
  15. Jun 23, 2024 at 6:20 AM
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    Well that's a downer. I was hoping to pick these up in the next week.
     
  16. Jun 23, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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    One-at-this-price stripper. Bought new 34 yrs ago, a $13K leftover. Added Detroit TruTrac, 1”rear spring spacer and “pinstripes”… Factory AC kit and roof rack bought at dealer cost at time of purchase, still blows ice cold 32yrs later. 2022 AG ORP all stock.
    Just did mine last weekend.
    For me, I used a floor jack to gently hold the shields up in place while I got everything started.
     
  17. Jun 23, 2024 at 7:02 AM
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    glwood54

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    Don't be put off by one person's review. For the price, there's nothing else that comes close for the fitment and quality.
     
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  18. Aug 18, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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    Just ordered a set of shields this morning for peace of mind. My friend called saying his cats were stolen off his Lexus at 9am this morning in the local Home Depot parking lot. Unreal!
     
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  19. Aug 19, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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