Got a call from the Pennsylvania State Police yesterday...
Our 2011 was at a garage for power steering and state inspection work, had to wait 2 weeks for the rack and a spot in their schedule. By the time that they went to pull it back in the cats were gone. The thieves got them off our Expedition, another and two other trucks.
Progressive covers it under comprehensive, so I guess I'm getting new ones for $100. Now that the exhaust is torn apart, might be time to replace the passenger-side exhaust manifold and gasket (been ticking for a little while, thought I'd let it go until I recovered from the steering system bill).
I searched, hoping for a defensive option (I'm not going to stake out the Expedition with a gun waiting for the next time). I do like the idea idea of adding skid plates that would add to the capability and deter thieves. I'm on board with the idea that if it's harder, they'll goes elsewhere. I don't have it back yet to start to look at the options.
Did anyone build or buy anything that they're happy with since February?