Catalytic converters

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I have a 2005 Tacoma Access cab 4.0 4x4, i replaced the alternator 3 weeks ago, the next day check engine light came on, the dealer is telling me 4752.00 to replace the catalytic converters.I live in North Carolina, anyone know what I might be able to do to avoid such a cost??

 

[tbplus10]

$4700 to replace the cat converter? Please dont buy from them their extremely high priced and way out of line!
Whats the mileage on the truck? Cat converters and other pollution control parts are warrantied differently than the rest of the truck.
If the mileage is to high then look at Summit and some of the other aftermarket parts manufacturers, then strike a deal with a local exhaust shop to have the new cat converter welded or bolted in as the case may be. Might check the exhaust shops first, sometimes they have decent resources for replacement parts that are much cheaper than factory.
The price you were quoted is way to high, this job could be done for less than $1000, possibly in the $500 range depending on the best deal you find on a converter.
I included a few samples of Converters I found in a search on Google using "Catalytic Converter 2005 Tacoma" do a search for the best price/quality these are parts houses I've used in the past so I trust them, also I dont know whether your truck is a 6 cyl or 4 cyl, that might change the price slightly but not more than a few dollars.

http://www.discountcatalyticconvert...D(part:Catalytic+Converter)&events=partfinder
http://www.discountcatalyticconvert...D(part:Catalytic+Converter)&events=partfinder
http://www.discountcatalyticconvert...D(part:Catalytic+Converter)&events=partfinder

 

[bspence]

$4700 to replace the cat converter? Please dont buy from them their extremely high priced and way out of line!
Whats the mileage on the truck? Cat converters and other pollution control parts are warrantied differently than the rest of the truck.
If the mileage is to high then look at Summit and some of the other aftermarket parts manufacturers, then strike a deal with a local exhaust shop to have the new cat converter welded or bolted in as the case may be. Might check the exhaust shops first, sometimes they have decent resources for replacement parts that are much cheaper than factory.
The price you were quoted is way to high, this job could be done for less than $1000, possibly in the $500 range depending on the best deal you find on a converter.
I included a few samples of Converters I found in a search on Google using "Catalytic Converter 2005 Tacoma" do a search for the best price/quality these are parts houses I've used in the past so I trust them, also I dont know whether your truck is a 6 cyl or 4 cyl, that might change the price slightly but not more than a few dollars.

http://www.discountcatalyticconvert...D(part:Catalytic+Converter)&events=partfinder
http://www.discountcatalyticconvert...D(part:Catalytic+Converter)&events=partfinder
http://www.discountcatalyticconvert...D(part:Catalytic+Converter)&events=partfinder

My truck is a 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access cab with a 4.0 motor and its 4 wheel drive. I do not believe that any of the converters you included in the links you sent will work on my truck. the catalytic converters on my truck are on the manifold then there are two, one on each bank after the manifold connects to the tail pipe. Any other thoughts or ideas that might help. I just need to pass inspection in North Carolina.

 

[toyotasrule]

You need to find a new dealer. How many miles are on the truck, I thought the emissions type stuff had a longer/different federally-mandated warranty period.

 

[Loves2Ride]

bspense- were you able to find a new dealer for the catalytic converter and get a lower price?

I would ask your friends in your area or people you work with for referrals, if you haven't found a better deal yet.

 

[TruckRider]

Any update? how much did you spent upon the replace of the catalytic converters?