care to show me a link? I'd like to look into the magnetic switches you have...
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Theft Proofing your K5 - What to do?
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habitatxskate
1/2 ton status
SAMEEEEEE
darkshadow
1 ton status
something like this http://www.clickautomation.com/products/index.php?func=list&cid=40
they are not much to look at, the ones I have are 2"long and about 1" round, and other is about 3/4" square and 1 1/2" long.
My brother and I used to work at KUNTZ electroplating ( pronounced koonts, NOT ****s, I have hurd the joke enough)
He was an electrician there in plant maintenance, this place had a TON of automation, these were used to detect rims on conveyor belts elevators etc.
as they replaced/upgraded stuff they would just throw every thing out. So Mike would grab some, so I am well stocked with controls of all kinds.
they are not much to look at, the ones I have are 2"long and about 1" round, and other is about 3/4" square and 1 1/2" long.
My brother and I used to work at KUNTZ electroplating ( pronounced koonts, NOT ****s, I have hurd the joke enough)
He was an electrician there in plant maintenance, this place had a TON of automation, these were used to detect rims on conveyor belts elevators etc.
as they replaced/upgraded stuff they would just throw every thing out. So Mike would grab some, so I am well stocked with controls of all kinds.
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fireplug
1/2 ton status
I tried in vain to get one of the column collars, and came up empty. If anyone knows where to get one for a '76 Blazer PLEASE post.
I've got a Tuffy Console, in which my battery cutoff will be placed. Locked safely.
My last truck had a momentary switch to prime the fuel pump. The truck wouldn't start without it. Hide something like that (or lock it in a Tuffy) and you're laughing.
I often leave the truck for days on end when kayaking, or hiking/camping, and aside from locking everything down, I leave the doors unlocked (no point in having them break my glass) and, I have disconnected the driveshaft and left it hanging in place. Not something you would do at the grocery store though
What about wheel theft, are the dirty grubs fazed at all by McGuards or what ever they are?
I've got a Tuffy Console, in which my battery cutoff will be placed. Locked safely.
My last truck had a momentary switch to prime the fuel pump. The truck wouldn't start without it. Hide something like that (or lock it in a Tuffy) and you're laughing.
I often leave the truck for days on end when kayaking, or hiking/camping, and aside from locking everything down, I leave the doors unlocked (no point in having them break my glass) and, I have disconnected the driveshaft and left it hanging in place. Not something you would do at the grocery store though
What about wheel theft, are the dirty grubs fazed at all by McGuards or what ever they are?
NEK5
3/4 ton status
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wheel locks are a pain, if you loose the key, they almost impossible to remove, no tire shop is going to get off a McGaurd. But a wheel stealer will just freeze it with freon and break it with a chissel and take your wheels. I lost a set that way once.
Another way to take off wheel locks without a key is to wrap a lock nut with a kitchen gripper pad and a socket one or two sizes larger.... then it's off. I learned this when I lost a wheel lock key on one of my cars years ago.
I've never had wheels stolen from me but it seems they only go after my cool stereos. Nothing stolen from my Blazer yet though...
And thank you, darkshadow, for the link. I'll check it out and see if I can find what to do with it. I like cool gizmos
Jason4x4
1/2 ton status
search Lok Itt, it is a column lock, I got one, they make 2 kinds, one that permanently mounts and you add a pad lock and the wheel lock, and another one that the whole thing removes. It is beefy, and comes with a padlock. P.M. Cricket, he has one, if it is on an older truck, you need to add a plate to cover the spot where the turn signals go. anyway I like mine alot. here is a site that has some info, but I found a cheaper place where I got mine. http://www.steadfastautosecurity.com/lokitt.htmI tried in vain to get one of the column collars, and came up empty. If anyone knows where to get one for a '76 Blazer PLEASE post.
I've got a Tuffy Console, in which my battery cutoff will be placed. Locked safely.
My last truck had a momentary switch to prime the fuel pump. The truck wouldn't start without it. Hide something like that (or lock it in a Tuffy) and you're laughing.
I often leave the truck for days on end when kayaking, or hiking/camping, and aside from locking everything down, I leave the doors unlocked (no point in having them break my glass) and, I have disconnected the driveshaft and left it hanging in place. Not something you would do at the grocery store though
What about wheel theft, are the dirty grubs fazed at all by McGuards or what ever they are?
darkshadow
1 ton status
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL electrical wholesaler might be able to get something intown, even something meant for 28 volts will work (lots of control stuff is 28v)
I don't have any wholesale contacts but I'll scope around and see what they have.
87GreyGhost
Registered Member
Yeah, My 87 was stolen last year.. got back a few days later. The aholes used it to steal an ATM. HOwever, since they bought or stole such small chain it snapped once they hooked it up to the ATM and pulled. They then used the back bumper to ram down the concert poles around the ATM.. Then they rammed the ATM offf the bolts wih the front bumper. Aholes then side swipped the ATM on the left front fender and door. In all when I got it back the rear locker was also shot. When the cops arrived at the bank my Ghost was running, seeems like the dumpa*** did realize thaey had to get out and lock the hubs. So when they destroyed the rear end they jumpd out and ran..
As for theft devices i have a kill switch that when used bypasses the starter and unless you plug back in the topp of this device the K5 will never start. It has like 20 pins in it and only a few are hot, so you have try random holes to start.
http://www.ravelco.com/
Did not use it the day it was stolen.. This happen 1-13-05 and I just got my truck running again
As for theft devices i have a kill switch that when used bypasses the starter and unless you plug back in the topp of this device the K5 will never start. It has like 20 pins in it and only a few are hot, so you have try random holes to start.
http://www.ravelco.com/
Did not use it the day it was stolen.. This happen 1-13-05 and I just got my truck running again
Cowboy_80
1/2 ton status
That's a good idea. A cheaper version would be a magnetic door switch, like what is used for security systems.
Or pick your choice from here: http://www.mouser.com/search/Refine...4&N=1323038 254109&Ns=P_SField&RefType=Header
Clod_King
1/2 ton status
I was thinking of going with a mechanical fuel shut off.
I was going to plumb a ball valve into the fuel system and when I leave I could just turn it off. Simple as that.
I like the fuel pump kill switch better. And that magnetic thing is pretty 007 if I do say so myself.
And what about some brake line locks? That's take car of guys pushing your truck away when it doesn't start.
I was going to plumb a ball valve into the fuel system and when I leave I could just turn it off. Simple as that.
I like the fuel pump kill switch better. And that magnetic thing is pretty 007 if I do say so myself.
And what about some brake line locks? That's take car of guys pushing your truck away when it doesn't start.
darkshadow
1 ton status
Line locks need constant power, so that wouldn't be good to leave on for a long time, That and they tend to heat up. Unless you wired it so that if you didn't it the switch the right way it would trip a relay and turn the line lock on.
besides Chris who is going to steal that hulk you call your rig
besides Chris who is going to steal that hulk you call your rig
THISISWEIRD
1/2 ton status
I'd like to put a kill switch for my fuel pump too. What''s the best way to do this? I would think a switch prior to the relay would allow thieves to jump the realy under the hood.
Should it be after the relay? And if so, what's the best way to do this?
Should it be after the relay? And if so, what's the best way to do this?
Line locks need constant power, so that wouldn't be good to leave on for a long time, That and they tend to heat up. Unless you wired it so that if you didn't it the switch the right way it would trip a relay and turn the line lock on.
besides Chris who is going to steal that hulk you call your rig
they make mechanical line locks for brakes, you just have to splice into your brake lines which can get tricky. They use them on bigger trucks for the parking brake.
The whole point to making you truck theft proof is visibility. Someone is not going to steal your truck if the wheel is gone and there is a lock around the column. All the other ideas are great if you park it for awhile or in a desolate place but a thief isn't going to know that there is a fuel pump shut off until he has broke your window and smashed your column, a trick that I can do in about 15 seconds. Its all about deterrent at the walmart and malls.
jonathon
1/2 ton status
In Pierce/King Counties?
Park it next to a Honda
Park it next to a Honda
loafer
1/2 ton status
I think you're giving the thiefs too much credit
Mine is wired after the relay though. The power lead for the pump runs down the driver's side frame rail, so it's easy to splice into there.
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Clod_King
1/2 ton status
Your gonna get it dave
