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[cjgoode]

Or do like I did, I switched my 1962 back to three on the tree, very few people will know how to drive that.

 

[texfj40]

Ignition fuse is simple; take it out. But rarely do theives start up vehicles anymore......the pros lift up the front or back and tow it depending on steering wheel bar or access. Best to parallel park against the curb between 2 cars and take out ig fuse.

 

[Living in the Past]

but quite honestly, I just can't see why anybody would want to steal my truck I mean, they can all anticipate it won't go fast much - plus, it is pretty easy to recognize

The problem with a old trucks is they are great to drive out into the desert and trash then burn when it finally would go anymore. As far a being easy to recongnize I think of the poor guy who had his FJ55 stole locally. With the rack he had on it you would know it was his. I'm sure you are like me and the truck is out of site when your not around which I fell is the best protection. Hard to steal if no one know it's there. Be safe I would hate for some one to steal that sweet FJ40 you.

I believe a club works better on a FJ40 from pre 73 better then most. The steel core on the steering wheel is pretty thick. Nor going to saw thru that in a couple of seconds. Not sure about the post 72s since I've never seen a steering cracked as bad as on the earlier ones. I also put a kill switch that lets the starter work in the hopes that if they can't get it started quick they move on before making to much noise. Pulling the rotor out of the dist. is also a good idea. Just make sure you don't leave it in the vehicle where it can be found. This is a pain if you use upir cruiser regularly.

 

[JJHACK]

In south Africa car theft in the big cities if almost a certainty in your lifetime. The most solid and dependable system I see here is the locking bar that looks like a giant muffler clamp. It clamps around the stick and to the floor bracket keeping the vehicle in reverse. It's just about fool proof as it would take a massive effort to remove and plenty of time.

Car thieves have resorted to putting a gun the the window and pulling you out of the car. Mercedes offers a solution to this with the pump from the petrol to a spray nozzle and a BBQ igniter under the driver and passenger door. When the car jacker invites you to leave the vehicle you simply step on the floor switch and he is sprayed and ignited in one instant. Its so effective that car jacking is about zero with mercedes now after car jackers learning that those vehicles are a problem. The wait time for install was at one time many months with the people wanting this option. I've not checked but I would bet there are Youtube videos on this.

Also Land rover added a switch to kill the engine in 60 seconds. So the jacker could drive away and keep you safe, but the car dies one minute away letting you go walk down and fetch it. Other makers use a GPS system to tell you where the vehicle is at so you can go fetch it. They just get out and walk once out of fuel. Few people run a full tank of fuel unless on a trip.

I thought so, here is the youtube link, it's a BMW in the example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDrzMGdYWZc

 

[alaska60]

I just leave my airdale terrier in the rig. 10 feet is the closest anyone can get.....EVEN WITH MEAT!

 

[SteveH]

I think a Club is effective, because not every punk carries a hacksaw. If you park night after night in the same place, your vehicle is more vulnerable, because crooks can study it and figure out how to take it.

I think the lock-it-in-reverse trick is the best of all - again, realizing that it can be flat-towed/stolen that way, too.

 

[FJsnoozer]

steel cable?

...to a tree stump?




...

There is actually 70s jeep in our garage that has what looks like a yellow plastic chain that he runs through his steelies and around the interior through his wheel.
I hope it is steel

 

[cjgoode]

The club is effective as it stops the person who is just looking for something to steal for a joy ride into the woods or home. Nothing will stop someone who is out to specifically steal your FJ40.

 

[ccasteel]

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[FJsnoozer]

Cool idea but some how I don't see this happening in the US. Criminals have way to many rights. They would have a lawyer say they were just asking for directions when you lite them up. Your insurance company is not going to back you up and in the end you will probably end up on the street homelees by the time your done with our court system.

Not in texas!

Two recent cases:
neighbor was cleared of shooting a kid that was b&e a house he was asked to keep an eye on. He did shoot them in the back as they were fleeing.

Store clerk shot kid in the back on who was leaving from a beer run.

They are big on property rights, you can shoot someone from your car who is trying to rob you. That is, if you can get to your

 

[77TPIFJ]

first off guys i am not a thief or am i trying to bash your techniques .. just trying to help....

nothing is fool proof but this would make them think twice..

locked into reverse-

you could drive this on a trailer in reverse

great set up!!!

this usually works for me!!

i like a lot but you gotta hear them first...

Wheel block? Line lock in the brake line? Old military style battery disconnect is what I used on an old GMC I had years ago. Bayonet type fuse in dash as a dummy pull switch. Wire the truck with 220 vac? lol. Explosives so no one can have if stolen? Who knows, an endless amount of ideas but like computer virus protection, someone somewhere will eventually beat it. I guess anything as said is not fool proof other than the rifles but you have to hear or see a target to shoot it.

line lock i think is one of the best ways if they cant find it.... it would be very hard for them to move your car if the tires are screeching then u come out with was said above ...

Ignition fuse is simple; take it out. But rarely do theives start up vehicles anymore......the pros lift up the front or back and tow it depending on steering wheel bar or access. Best to parallel park against the curb between 2 cars and take out ig fuse.

very true enclosed trailers are pretty easy .. have you ever been stopped with a enclosed trailer ? i have and they never asked to see what was in it..

I think a Club is effective, because not every punk carries a hacksaw. If you park night after night in the same place, your vehicle is more vulnerable, because crooks can study it and figure out how to take it.

I think the lock-it-in-reverse trick is the best of all - again, realizing that it can be flat-towed/stolen that way, too.

they don't carry hacksaws they have cordless sawz all .. they also use them to steal your cat converter ....

The club is effective as it stops the person who is just looking for something to steal for a joy ride into the woods or home. Nothing will stop someone who is out to specifically steal your FJ40.

another good one is the brake club i little harder to go under there and cut the brake pedal ,,, but the how do they stop

all in all i hope nobody has to go through this bs ever it really sucks.
just my 2 pennies .. like i said i am not trash talking just trying to help

 

[platypusREX]

nothing is fool proof but this would make them think twice..

locked into reverse-

How do you get that off to even drive it? I see the lock but how does it attach on the stick?

 

[Bennett]

How do you get that off to even drive it? I see the lock but how does it attach on the stick?

pop the shift knob off and slide the tube up of the shifter...so there is nothing on the shifter when driving- its under the seat!

 

[baas]

Just in case anyone is interested in DIY alarm stuff - Car Alarms, Security and Convenience - one of the more useful sites I've found for anything electric on my cars....