I guess. My door locks/switches/actuators get enough abuse with my keyless entry already.
That, and having to use 2 hands to start the truck sounds like it would suck. in DD and offroad duty.
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Anti-Theft Devices You Use...
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I guess. My door locks/switches/actuators get enough abuse with my keyless entry already.
That, and having to use 2 hands to start the truck sounds like it would suck. in DD and offroad duty.
bot0611
1/2 ton status
Ok there are lots of options out there.
Lets keep this post alive, this is for everyone here
Sorry if that came across as negative, just trying to bounce ideas back and forth.
Also trying to keep each other from wiring ideas that may turn into a mess.
But yes, positive. Looking around for stock switches you don't use, or do use (lights, turn signals, etc.) as a kill isn't a bad idea.
Whatever we can do to keep these things from getting stolen. Also, whatever you can do that is easy enough that you will actually use it. The most elaborately protected trucks probably get stolen when the owner thought it would be fine for 30 seconds.....
bot0611
1/2 ton status
Dont worry.
Yes i agree keep it simple dont want to get drunk or forget and have to mess with all the wiring.
I once thought of a seat activated thingy but i think is not a good idea
skidog1us
1/2 ton status
I use a Peddle Lock under the clutch peddle lock...might get it started but won't be able to put in gear. Very open to other measures to keep it safe.
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bot0611
1/2 ton status
How does it work?
right now my truck is open headers, I cant see them getting far in my town considering they have to drive right by the sherriff's station to leave my neighborhood...
some of my previous cars had it set were the cig lighter had to be put in and pushed in, a switch pressed and then it would crank
bot0611
1/2 ton status
This is a good one
That would be a great one on my rig, that currently has 4 cig lighter ports in the front cab area.
I wouldn't use the one that is in plain site in the factory location.
bot0611
1/2 ton status
Come crocks with time will try anything....
Ive heard they even cause a short on a light on purpose so some car alamrs get burned (the old ones)
Ive heard they even cause a short on a light on purpose so some car alamrs get burned (the old ones)
All the dizzy kill switches are kinda dumb if you have hei and a carb, all you need is a 5 foot wire, and an alligator clip. Clip one end on the battery and the other end on the dizzy, takes 1 minute and bam the truck will start if you pull the dipstick and jump the pos terminal and the s terminal on the starter, done it before on my old rig when the ignition switch froze. Even used tape on the dipstick so it wouldnt arc on the headers.
k20
3/4 ton status
Just run the 2 switches in series, so juice flows from the circuit to switch 1, if its on it runs to switch 2, if its on it goes to the pump. Ran 2 incase 1 was found, it still wont start.
skidog1us
1/2 ton status
bot0611...it works by locking the brake/clutch pedal in the up position so it cannot be depressed. I mispoke in my earlier post since I use it to keep my brake pedal from being depressed. If they cannot depress the brake in a couple of inches then it cannot be shifted out of Park...so drivey.
Mine is similar to this one:
http://www.overstock.com/Auto-Parts/The-Club-Brake-Lock-Anti-theft-Device/2108498/product.html
Mine is similar to this one:
http://www.overstock.com/Auto-Parts/The-Club-Brake-Lock-Anti-theft-Device/2108498/product.html
Post up when/if you hear anything back. It has been about 3 years since he installed it. I may have a bad memory as he installs LJ for most of our company's fleet of construction rental equipment which is about 3000 new pieces of equipment per year in the Orange County area alone. His skills are fine but my brain is probably not quite right memory wise.
I will let you know when i hear back from them. I had mine installed mid last year. I did find on their website that if you have a dead battery or other electrical problems you should contact them BUT i'm thinking that is a concern of the LoJack having too large of a draw as their concern.
This is what I did after mine was stolen then recovered a few days later. Plus I added an ignition kill switch into the TuffyProducts center console that I installed.
