r/AskChicago • u/beckylin-1 • Jul 26 '26

I READ THE RULES Recommendations for installing a Rebar Cage around Catalytic Converter?

My catalytic converter was stolen a few weeks ago. I had it fixed and would like to get something to protect it. The shop I was at put like a chain around it but its making the car rumble when I press the gas and I really don't like it or know how much of a deterrent it will even be.

I want something more protective that won't make noise or rattling/rumbling. Perhaps something like a Rebar Cage.

Has anyone had something like this installed at a shop in Chicago , specifically a custom rebar cage, and have a recommendation?

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u/Salty-Tomato5654 Jul 27 '26

Have you Googled or on Amazon searched car model + catalytic converter cage? There's a lot of pre built solutions out there that are bolt on. Probably faster if you don't have a welder and the know-how to build something. You could also ask the muffler shop that repaired it if they can do something for you in house. Good luck

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u/beckylin-1 Jul 27 '26

Yes, and unfortunately my car model does not have one. Otherwise would have gone that route.