maddmark1981 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm looking into doing something to make the rig harder for thieves to steal Any ideas? Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 In my D720 I just made a mobile of spent .357 and 12 gauge cases and hung it from the rear view mirror, just to let people make an informed decision. Seems to have worked, the only time it was broken into so was every other car on the street for 1/2 mile. You could always put a power interrupt switch under the dash that shuts off the hot lead to the ignition switch. Kinda hard to hot wire then even if it is busted open. I set it up like that on my old dune buggy... B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I leave my Rottweiler (Zarra) in the back with the windows open. I've had no problems so far. The doors are unlocked and the keys are on the console. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I guess the easiest way would be to look at it as though you were trying to steal it, figure out how you'd do that, and then try to make that more difficult. You've got to think like a tweaker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Best method, remove the distributor cap and take the rotor out. No one will be able to start it. An old trick my dad taught me back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) I have this installed on mine : http://www.ravelco.com/ I guess you could build something based on that... Edited December 8, 2015 by fleurys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 You can get marine battery cable terminals with a built in on/off switch. Even if some one breaks in and hot wires or gets past the steering lock they will still have to get the hood open, fiind the switch and repete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm looking into doing something to make the rig harder for thieves to steal Any ideas? Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Manual or auto trans? If manual I saw this on a rental Samurai down in St Thomas, they called it a Jeep ! They welded a tab to the shifter and had a matching tab welded to the floor, line the two holes up in the tabs and put a padlock through, done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patqx4 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Park in well lit areas. Lock your doors. Most importantly, don't leave anything of value what so ever in sight. If you have valuable wheels and/or tires, use lug locks. Just use common sense, and remember that if someone wants your truck badly enough, nothing will stop them from taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmark1981 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Well, the problem is that my door won't unlock with my key in the door when its frozen, it happened many times last winter , I thought I had her lubed well enough but it happened again last week Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmark1981 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm looking into doing something to make the rig harder for thieves to steal Any ideas? Manual Manual or auto trans? If manual I saw this on a rental Samurai down in St Thomas, they called it a Jeep ! They welded a tab to the shifter and had a matching tab welded to the floor, line the two holes up in the tabs and put a padlock through, done Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 For mine being an auto, I guess a cheap method would be to remove the fuse for the shift lock, parking the vehicle with the nose towards a garage wall or any brick wall. With the shift lock fuse removed, sure they would be able to start it but it would be impossible for them to go into reverse unless they knew how to bypass it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Take a hammer to the body and fill the driver's seat with poo. Nah, the ignition interrupt switch is prolly a better idea. You could use a momentary contact type switch and mount it under the carpet. Just put it in an unlikely place like near the seat rail and set your foot on it while you turn the key. The baddies will still smash your window and nab your 8-track player, but your truck will likely stay where it was parked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmark1981 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 I like that idea jj big shoe.. What would I need for a switch and what wire do I splice into? Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhurst Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I found a jumper under the hood that kills power to the starter. Lights, clock and all still work but no crank and no radio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 on the manual trans trucks, a simple hidden switch inline with the clutch interlock switch would prevent the truck from being started. Since the clutch interlock switch just provides a ground to the starter relay, the switch can be the momentary type. Press the clutch in, press the hidden switch in, turn the key to start. clutch in, hidden switch not pressed no start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I don't know if you guys have these in the states, but the good old Club Lock usually is a good visual deterrent. It's a lock that goes on the steering wheel, preventing a thief to turn the steering wheel. I know thieves can overcome Club Locks but it's gonna at least slow them down a good amount of time. If a thief sees a Club Lock they would probably just move onto an easier target. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I don't know if you guys have these in the states, but the good old Club Lock usually is a good visual deterrent. It's a lock that goes on the steering wheel, preventing a thief to turn the steering wheel. I know thieves can overcome Club Locks but it's gonna at least slow them down a good amount of time. If a thief sees a Club Lock they would probably just move onto an easier target. Yup, we have those here. Not a bad visual deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDPathy Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Attach the probes of a Tazer or Stun gun to the body! Any one that touches the truck gets zapped!!! ( I wonder if that would actually work?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmark1981 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 I was thinking about capturing a sasquatch and keeping him in the passenger side but i cant find any here in ns besides my couzin Long haired Tom...lol Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 If I think mine will get stolen I just ride my kangaroo to work. That's why if you come to Australia you'll hardly ever see a kangaroo. We keep them in our garages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Pull the fuel pump fuse, quick simple and free 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Get a diaper and a chocolate bar. Smoosh the chocolate bar into the diaper and leave it on the driver seat. WIN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) I have mine anti theft rigged to cut power to the ECU. They still stole it... hooked it up to a makeshift tow truck and yarded it down the road to their stripping site. They never did get it started! Edited December 23, 2015 by Kingman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 ^Exactly. An Alarm might be better in that case... I was thinking about capturing a sasquatch and keeping him in the passenger side but i cant find any here in ns besides my couzin Long haired Tom...lolSent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk Don't reinvent the wheel, you need a trunk monkey! https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLoxADsZ9YforxtjWODy3Kz_8JjLH-Nxp7&v=AidAXgq9dWc B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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