{"product_id":"rci-catalytic-converter-guards-2021-ford-bronco-2024-ranger-rci-bronco-21-catguards","title":"RCI Catalytic Converter Guards – 2021+ Ford Bronco \u0026 2024+ Ranger | RCI-BRONCO-21-CATGUARDS","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp protect the exposed catalytic converters on your \u003cstrong\u003e2021+ Ford Bronco or 2024+ Ford Ranger\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eRCI Off Road Catalytic Converter Guard Kit, part #RCI-BRONCO-21-CATGUARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to provide full catalytic converter coverage, these heavy-duty guards fill the vulnerable gap between the vehicle frame and the RCI transmission skid plate. 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Trucks and SUVs such as the Bronco and Ranger can be particularly vulnerable because their increased ground clearance provides easier access to the exhaust system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCI Catalytic Converter Guard Kit adds a substantial physical barrier around the exposed catalytic converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen combined with the required RCI Transmission Skid Plate, the guards help close the open areas between the skid plate and vehicle frame, making the catalytic converters considerably more difficult to access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo catalytic converter protection system can guarantee that theft will be prevented, but adding a heavy-duty physical barrier can significantly increase the amount of time and effort required to access the converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOff-Road Catalytic Converter Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese guards aren't only designed for theft deterrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalytic converters 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construction provides a strong physical barrier around the catalytic converters while integrating directly with the RCI Transmission Skid Plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVented for Heat Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalytic converters operate at extremely high temperatures, so maintaining airflow around the exhaust system is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCI incorporates ventilation openings throughout the catalytic guard design to provide \u003cstrong\u003eadequate airflow and heat dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the guards to provide substantial physical coverage without completely enclosing the hot catalytic converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth, Flat Skid Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCI designed the bottom of the catalytic guards with a \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, flat surface\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to protecting the catalytic converters, this design 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