Auris Hybrid - low suspension issue

[Ian_L]

I've recently bought a second-hand Auris Hybrid 2016 which I love - but I'm finding that there is a metal frame on the underside towards the front which is catching the ground on at the top of my driveway... it slopes up from my house, and then down to the road; and the metal frame catches at the top of the slope.  Has anyone else had this problem?  What is the metal frame protecting, and will it matter if it gets a bit dented?
Cheers, Ian

[Auris James]

38 minutes ago, Ian_L said:

I've recently bought a second-hand Auris Hybrid 2016 which I love - but I'm finding that there is a metal frame on the underside towards the front which is catching the ground on at the top of my driveway... it slopes up from my house, and then down to the road; and the metal frame catches at the top of the slope.  Has anyone else had this problem?  What is the metal frame protecting, and will it matter if it gets a bit dented?
Cheers, Ian

Sounds like catching the catalytic converter cover? I have fitted one due to Auris and Prius being targeted by cat thieves. A picture would be good.

Here is my cat cover fitted. The bars I had welded on. The plate was from eBay.

James.

 

[eygo]

On 6/15/2020 at 10:58 AM, Ian_L said:

I've recently bought a second-hand Auris Hybrid 2016 which I love - but I'm finding that there is a metal frame on the underside towards the front which is catching the ground on at the top of my driveway... it slopes up from my house, and then down to the road; and the metal frame catches at the top of the slope.  Has anyone else had this problem?  What is the metal frame protecting, and will it matter if it gets a bit dented?
Cheers, Ian

it would be a good idea to post a picture of the guard / frame in question as it could be an aftermarket cat guard so most members wont know what you are talking about with it not being supplied with the car from the factory when new