{"product_id":"rci-catalytic-converter-guards-2005-2023-toyota-tacoma-4x4-v6-taco-05-catguards","title":"RCI Catalytic Converter Guards – 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 | TACO-05-CATGUARDS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qsc-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp protect your Tacoma's catalytic converters from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheft, trail debris, and underbody damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Off Road Catalytic Converter Guard Kit, part #TACO-05-CATGUARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for compatible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 Access Cab and Double Cab models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these guards fill the exposed area between the vehicle frame and RCI transmission skid plate, creating a substantial physical barrier around the catalytic converters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC laser-cut 1\/4\" aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the guards provide extensive catalytic-converter coverage while incorporating ventilation for airflow and heat dissipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT: The RCI Transmission Skid Plate is required for installation. These catalytic guards are not a stand-alone product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma – 2nd Gen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4x4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.0L V6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess Cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma – 3rd Gen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4x4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5L V6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess Cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes NOT fit 4-cylinder applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TACO-05-CATGUARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Compatibility Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Transmission Skid Plate Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TACO-05-CATGUARDS are designed as a direct addition to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Tacoma Transmission Skid Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot designed as stand-alone catalytic converter guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and require the RCI transmission skid for mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI designed the guards around its current transmission skid plate featuring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-inch double-bent side flange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder RCI transmission skid plates may require drilling to install these catalytic guards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps protect vulnerable catalytic converters from theft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtects catalytic converters from rocks, debris, and trail impacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC laser-cut 1\/4\" aluminum construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFills the exposed gap between the vehicle frame and RCI transmission skid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVented design provides airflow and heat dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, flat underside helps the vehicle slide over obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to integrate with the RCI transmission skid plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrates with RCI front and transfer-case skid plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with the Toyota TRD Pro engine skid plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect bolt-on installation with current RCI transmission skid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation hardware and instructions included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for compatible Tacoma 4x4 V6 applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalytic Converter Theft Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalytic converters contain valuable precious metals, making trucks and SUVs frequent targets for catalytic converter theft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tacoma's ground clearance can make the catalytic converters relatively accessible from underneath the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RCI Catalytic Converter Guard Kit creates a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" aluminum physical barrier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the exposed catalytic converter area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile no catalytic converter protection system can guarantee that theft is impossible, adding a substantial barrier can make accessing and removing the converters considerably more difficult and time-consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrail Protection Too\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese guards aren't useful only when your Tacoma is parked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI also designed them to protect the catalytic converters from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoff-road debris and underbody impacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalytic converters and exhaust components can be vulnerable to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLedges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrail debris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUneven terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther underbody obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guards help shield these vulnerable components while extending the protected area provided by the RCI skid-plate system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" Aluminum Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI manufactures the catalytic guards from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC laser-cut 1\/4-inch aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aluminum construction provides substantial physical protection without adding the weight that would come with an equivalent heavy-gauge steel design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the guards especially attractive for Tacomas already carrying additional weight from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumpers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock sliders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkid plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof racks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovery equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverland and camping gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVented for Heat Dissipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalytic converters generate significant heat during normal operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor that reason, simply enclosing them with a solid metal plate would not be ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eventilation openings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the guard design to maintain airflow and allow heat to dissipate while still providing extensive physical coverage around the catalytic converters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, Flat Bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike RCI's other Tacoma skid plates, the catalytic guards are designed to create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth, flat underbody surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps the truck slide across rocks and other trail obstacles rather than presenting unnecessary edges that can become snag points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is particularly beneficial when navigating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocky trails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLedges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUneven terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical off-road obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrates With the RCI Skid Plate System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe catalytic guards are designed to work as part of RCI's modular Tacoma underbody protection system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey integrate with the:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Engine Skid Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Transmission Skid Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Transfer Case Skid Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guards specifically fill the otherwise exposed area between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evehicle frame and transmission skid plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing additional protection around the catalytic converters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible With Toyota TRD Pro Engine Skid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RCI catalytic guard system is compatible with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToyota TRD Pro engine skid plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows TRD Pro owners to retain the factory aluminum front skid while adding RCI transmission, transfer-case, and catalytic converter protection farther back underneath the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn trucks equipped with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurrent RCI transmission skid plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the catalytic guards are designed as a direct bolt-on addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI includes the required installation hardware and instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant for older RCI skid plates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RCI notes that drilling may be required when installing the catalytic guards on transmission skid plates manufactured before the catalytic guards were introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RCI Off Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TACO-05-CATGUARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Catalytic Converter Guard Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toyota Tacoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2005-2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd Gen Tacoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4x4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e V6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Gen Engine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.0L V6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd Gen Engine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5L V6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCab Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Access Cab \u0026amp; Double Cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/4\" Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CNC Laser Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI Transmission Skid Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRD Pro Engine Skid Compatible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat years does TACO-05-CATGUARDS fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for compatible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it fit both 2nd- and 3rd-generation Tacomas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It fits compatible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005-2015 2nd-gen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016-2023 3rd-gen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tacoma applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it fit 4-cylinder Tacomas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. RCI specifies these catalytic guards for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4x4 V6 Access Cab and Double Cab trucks only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it fit 2WD Tacomas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI specifies the application for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4x4 trucks only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the catalytic guards made from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI manufactures them from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC laser-cut 1\/4\" aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need the RCI transmission skid plate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The RCI transmission skid plate is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The catalytic guards mount to and integrate with the transmission skid and are not designed as a stand-alone product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill they work with an older RCI transmission skid plate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossibly, but modification may be necessary. RCI states that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrilling may be required on transmission skid plates purchased before the catalytic guards were introduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo the guards cause excessive heat around the catalytic converters?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCI incorporates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evented design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide airflow and heat dissipation around the catalytic converters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill these prevent catalytic converter theft?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guards create a substantial physical barrier intended to help deter catalytic converter theft by making the converters more difficult and time-consuming to access. No catalytic converter guard can guarantee theft prevention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo these also provide off-road protection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. In addition to theft deterrence, the guards protect the catalytic converters from rocks, trail debris, and other underbody hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill they work with the Toyota TRD Pro engine skid plate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. RCI states that the system is compatible with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToyota TRD Pro engine skid plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use these with the rest of the RCI skid system?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. They're designed to integrate with RCI's front, transmission, and transfer-case protection to create a more comprehensive underbody armor system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs installation hardware included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. RCI includes the required hardware and installation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre they made in the USA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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