Protection for catalytic converter with chain

[Blue12345]

So, ive been having problems with thieves stealing the catalytic converter from our warehouse. You can buy plate and such and anchor but they are expensive and i want to do something cheap.

My idea is to use GRADE 8 chain and wrap it around like a snake and weld it directly to the exhaust.

My question is what steps would i need to do to make sure it bonds well?

Would it be better to use a lower grade chain because GRADE 8 is strong?

Do i need a heating element to get the chain hot before i weld it?

[Sberry]

You engineer this by yourself or have help?

[Freebirdwelds]

Nothing stops a thief. That chain will add some time to their cut time. Plus that's a lot of weight for the exhaust system to carry.

[12V71]

Park in a fence with several unsociable dogs. Works for me.

[StandarDyne]

So the zip wheel they use to cut off the cat won't cut through chain?

[52 Ford]

Rock salt in a 12 gauge!

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[Lis2323]

A chain link catalytic converter would be a good match for a chain link steering wheel

[smithdoor]

A 9,000 volt coil out microwave will stop them but may have legal problems for you after they try steeling the catalytic converter.

Dave

So, ive been having problems with thieves stealing the catalytic converter from our warehouse. You can buy plate and such and anchor but they are expensive and i want to do something cheap.

My idea is to use GRADE 8 chain and wrap it around like a snake and weld it directly to the exhaust.

My question is what steps would i need to do to make sure it bonds well?

Would it be better to use a lower grade chain because GRADE 8 is strong?

Do i need a heating element to get the chain hot before i weld it?

[123weld]

u cant be hanging all that **** on something like that. the problem needs to be addressed where the problem is/starts, period. i know its hard, cuz the system is against us

[shortfuse]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the OP mentioned Grade 8 chain. Chains come in grades like 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, etc. Bolts in single grades like 6, 7, 8,......Never saw a Grade 8 chain. Must be really soft

[duramax-rob]

to really slow down thieves use wire rope.

[52 Ford]

A 9,000 volt coil out microwave will stop them but may have legal problems for you after they try steeling the catalytic converter.

Dave

I like how you think.

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[StandarDyne]

A 9,000 volt coil out microwave will stop them but may have legal problems for you after they try steeling the catalytic converter.

...or the cap shorts out and your empty gas tank goes

[Lis2323]

you'll prolly just piss off the thieves and they'll show you... by keying the side of your vehicle. LOL

[52 Ford]

you'll prolly just piss off the thieves and they'll show you... by keying the side of your vehicle. LOL

12 gauge with rock salt.

Thieves don't wanna F with the crazy guy that jumps out of the shadows shooting at them with a shotgun.

Wonder what the laws are regarding CS gas. That'd be kinda fun, too.

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[scsmith42]

Park in a fence with several unsociable dogs. Works for me.

[SweetMK]

300 W h i s p e r,, and a night site,,, also called a 300 BLACKOUT,, I prefer that it whispers,,

[smithdoor]

Looks great 👍
Who want a treat for watching 👀 the catalytic converter all night long.

Dave

[nickel_city_fab]

Fence charger on a battery. same zap as a spark plug. Might fry the computer tho. Link: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...-fence-charger

[xmmancharl]

my toyota tundra parked outside of my church

stole catalytic converters... $6k to have new ones installed

went to a muffler shop...$450 weld on bars for protection

no longer drive tundra to church, drive my wifeys camary....

[Blue12345]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the OP mentioned Grade 8 chain. Chains come in grades like 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, etc. Bolts in single grades like 6, 7, 8,......Never saw a Grade 8 chain. Must be really soft

You crack me up hahahahah, you got what i meant!!

[Blue12345]

you'll prolly just piss off the thieves and they'll show you... by keying the side of your vehicle. LOL

Its a work vehicle so i dont care about the paint at all. My point is i dont want to pay 5 grand to fix my cats. Paint? i dont care

[Blue12345]

my toyota tundra parked outside of my church

stole catalytic converters... $6k to have new ones installed

went to a muffler shop...$450 weld on bars for protection

no longer drive tundra to church, drive my wifeys camary....

'thieves dont care about anything that you have

Just trying to do it myself to save money

[Blue12345]

Im going to sit in the tree and hit them with a compound bow

[Blue12345]

12 gauge with rock salt.

Thieves don't wanna F with the crazy guy that jumps out of the shadows shooting at them with a shotgun.

Wonder what the laws are regarding CS gas. That'd be kinda fun, too.

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or a baseball bat if you can sneak up while their under the car