Steel Collar?

[B_to_C]

A while ago on here I read about a steel collar that clamps around the steering column so our trucks aren't as easily hot-wired. Anyone know what I'm tlaking about? I thought I remembered someone saying that Pep Boys carries them, but I have called up three local sotres and everyone thinks i'm crazy...

Am I crazy?

 

[ntsqd]

I've seen them. It's more like a hinged casting that encloses the IGN key socket. The one I recall had a circular type key tumbler.

 

[B_to_C]

yup, that's what I'm looking for, I just need to konw where to buy it....

 

[shane74]

Put in an under dash ign. bypass. Much easier and cheaper.

 

[1-ton]

I believe this is what you are looking for? These are supposed to be available from Pep Boys. I have two of them. One for my 1991 V3500 and my 1985 K30. I bought both of them from Pep Boys. I will try to get the Pep Boy Part number for you. Many of the pimple faced Pep Boy sales reps are not familiar with these Column Collor Locks.

 

[mrk5]

I've thought about modifying the base on my seat so that I can slide it up all the way against the steering wheel and lock it in place. No way to get the truck that way.

 

[k20]

the only thing I dont like about them is you have to take em off to start the truck with the key. Yeh I know its kind of the point, but moreso to keep em from busting the column. If I could leave it on there forever I wouldnt mind it, but taking it off and on everytime I park would get old. I know I would eventually quit, kinda like I did with the faceplate on my stereo.

 

[dyeager535]

Problem is, if you can fit a key in, you can jam a screwdriver in there.

To be honest, I'm not sure how effective a screwdriver in the lock cylinder would be, but the housing it sits in is plastic, so it might be fairly easy. Of course, it's just a lot easier to hammer the opposite side of the column, but if it's protected by the collar...

Steadfast makes a "permanent" collar, but I'm not sure what they do about the key issue.

 

[k20]

ok, on steadfasts site now. http://www.steadfastautosecurity.com/steadfast.pdf They have you pry off the lock cylinder cap, put in some clutch, and then it also says if your key has a black plastic piece on it, you have to remove it, or the key wont insert. I wish they had a pic of the ignition side of their guard, but I cant find one.

 

[Cricket]

Hey Nick I just bought a Lock-Itt column lock. You can mount the collar permanently if you choose and then there's a secondary piece that fits over the ignition switch and bar that runs out past the steering wheel to keep it from turning.

I'll post pics after installation tomorrow.

 

[1-ton]

I found the Pep Boys part number for the column Collor lock. The column lock is made by a company known both as 3AP Racing and American Auto Accessories...Part # 22019

Here are some links for the column Collor...

http://www.7453217467431.com/browse...<>folder_id=843885&bmHidden=affID&affID=39901

http://www.3aracing.com/showroom/pr...id=92&osCsid=cb2b1072b2000e4dcea02b667d87fbc3

 

[B_to_C]

1-ton.... you rock! Thanks alot

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