What's your best theft deterrent ???
 

Looking for a good (and cheap) theft deterrent! Such as a remote kill switch, hidden battery disconnect, starter cutout, hydraulic wheel lock, alarm system, whatcha got? Show me how your truck can't get stolen when you're not around! :metal:
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Spring gun.

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3 on the Tree is a pretty good deterrent. Most under 30 probably never heard of it lol.

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I don't know that you're gonna get a lot of guys to advertise "how their truck can't get stolen" in this type of setting.
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Lol on my 55 I would remove the coil wire.
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Stay away from shady places :ito:

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Springfield 1911. Old school like the truck
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loving the 1911 but mine has to be my mini 14....

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I prefer a sig :lol:
I think there is at least one other thread on this subject

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Have BCM from a 98-02 Fbody wired in...when active it kills power to fuel pump, the starter solenoid and several other systems. I also have a remote kill switch wired to several strategic systems.

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To everyone who posted what kind of gun they would use to shoot the thief, I'm a Sig man myself but,... the question was how do you protect your truck when your not around. Also, thieves don't just look for opportunity in "shady areas".

I'm looking for something that kills the ignition, locks the wheels, etc.
Has anyone installed a cable operated hood release like the newer cars use? Not being able to open the hood would help. It could also reduce potential vandalism to boot.

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Thieves sedo look to steal in "Shady Areas".They know the people there have little worth stealing.The best way is to have a nice enough truck to enjoy but not so nice someone will steal it.

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I've heard of people installing a keylock for their hood. I havent seen one in person.

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I hang silhouette targets that I have shot during target practice in on my garage walls.

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I made the first hood release so you have to pull a handle in the cab, theres a battery disconnect, and I have an electric fuel pump and I have a hiding kill switch, andi have already found out that with it off I only have to look a block away :lol:

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You say that, somewhat jokingly, but it is probably true.
Waay back, in my teens, my mother had her '70 Maverick painted at a local Ford dealer. There was really nothing wrong with it, other than the fact that the original paint was "dead", lost it's shine after 10 years or so. She went to pick it up and they sent the "kid" out to get it and bring it around for her. You guessed it, three on the tree, backed into a spot against the building, parked as many people do.....in reverse.
Yup, the kid fired it up......right into on of those big forked fire hydrant fittings that was on that wall. Destroyed the rear of and unwrecked, fresh painted car, because he thought it was an automatic in park.
Clutch pedal safety switches came much later. Heck, I bought a Mazda minitruck new in '86 and it didn't even have that yet.

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I put the wrong shift knob on. If you put it in first gear according to the shifter you will be racing into reverse right into my garage. Thats where the 60lb pit comes into play.

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LOL... I like that idea **Makes note to order a new shift knob**

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Grant removable steering wheel..

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I only use a battery kill switch that has never been found by my friendsw with my permission to hunt 4 it

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Up on 4 cinder blocks, inside a fenced yard or locked garage.

Roll-back hauler can snag your rig. Towing scams common in Chicago.

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go shooting and pic up all the brass you see. (even if it isnt yours) and trow all of it in the bed of your truck, when they see that they will leave it alone. worked for me when we lived in vegas....

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German Shepherd Dog in the drivers seat.

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I have 2 in my 71.

I have a battery kill switch and a Transmission lock out on the truck so even if they get it started they can't shift it into drive no matter what they do.;):chevy:

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You wanna PM me this great hiding place? I'm curious.

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Hey Andy, where do you get the transmission lock? and how does it work?
Thanks.

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Well if I tell u then it's not much of a secret is it!

Yes it is on the truck and it works. I used it everynight on the 2013 Power Tour. Even though I didn't need to I felt better at the motels knowing I did. Newer model vehicles all have it on them.;):chevy:

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You never said it was a "secret". Where can I buy one?

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Springfield XD9mm works too !!

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one of the best forms of security is a great ins policy. insure it for twice the value!

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I never understood the popularity of the club pushing against the steering wheel and the brake pedal? All you have to do is cut the steering wheel and the club falls off ! Bolt cutters and you are on your way.

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3 sticks of dynamite. "Touch those tanks and BOOM." LOL

I am going to look into the battery disconnect....

Mine is a 3 on the tree.....I have thought about backing it up against something, shifting into reverse, then removing the shifter. Mine comes out easily.

Right now I have few worries: no seat, no gas tank, disconnected fuel line, no battery, and it seems my brakes are rusted up.

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I'd like to find a way to lock hood w/o little or no drilling.

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Meet Kill Switch (aka "Buster"). He cost me $20 at the local pound 12 years ago and nobody's stolen the truck, or him, yet :) (in reality, he's a cream puff - he's actually 'smiling,' not growling in the pic)

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There are a lot of aftermarket companys making remote operated relays. Easy to hide and have a new stile key fob. I have use several on old Harleys and plan on using one on my truck.

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I use the k-9. People seem to be naturally afraid of dobermans. At 110lbs mine thinks the vehicle is his. Get too close and he barks. Get closer the snarling growling starts. Reach through the window...
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IMHO, the best, although not a deterrent, is a LoJack type device. At about $400 it's a hard check to write but the real question is, how much is you truck worth? Think real hard, is $400 bucks worth getting it back real fast? If it moves about 100 foot without the fob you get a text, call the police and its being tracked within about two minutes of being jacked.
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The mountain lion in Ricky Bobby's chevelle would be a pretty good deterrent. you may want to keep it in the bed though. On a serious note the club is about $30 and they have a great warranty; if your car gets stolen with it on they will send you a replacement free of charge.