Anything is better than nothing, but nothing is 100% thief proof. The idea is you hope they see whatever anti theft protection you have and move on but if they have the time and tools they will steal even things that are bolted down.
Southern California... it seems more and more people just take because they know they can get away with it even if they get caught. I once had a reverse sensor ripped out of my work truck bumper while I shopped at home depot.
It's a regular Pintle hitch with a military surplus chain plate behind it. No modifications needed to run either, the chain plates are regularly for sale on eBay. Since I removed the 2 inch receiver I needed somewhere to attach trailer chains. Although this rig sees very little tow duty, this is...
I've been working on my rear tire carrier, as I weld a little here and there a spray with rattle can. Once I finish I will have it sand blasted and coated. With all the maintenance I just did it was time to rotate tires, as I pulled the spare off the carrier I noticed someone had been trying to...
Just wrapped the cable, note 1/4 cable is overkill but again it's what I had laying around. I used 1 wire rope clip to secure the section around the cats, and a second clip to form a loop. The loop portion I attached to the uppermost screw on the slider closest to the front of the vehicle. I...
The sliders alone offer almost zero protection by themselves. They are stout and offer damage protection but once both ends of the cats have been cut they can easily be slipped of slid out.
Absolutely I worry about someone stealing the whole truck, this is more for the opportunist thief who...
Well I had been thinking of adding catalytic converter protection for a while, and since my rear heater lines started leaking I figured I may as well get it done. This is on a 97 with white knuckle off road sliders, with drop brackets, shorter length and the less aggressive angle. I had some...
I just had a moment of clarity i do not own a prinsu rack. I bought a bowfin cruiser rack...i really should sleep more before posting. Anyway my bowfin rack came with the rubber strips in my pictures and i have zero squeaks, the racks being similar im sure the rubber would help the prinsu from...
I'd pm Patrick, I'e had nothing but excellent costomer service from him and his product has been top notch. I did have a small hiccup with my order but it was taken care of quickly.