ultimate theft protection.....SERIOUSLY

[sleeperanger]

see i got some stuff installed...and it cost me a pretty penny...even tho its a sleep and all my stuff is hidden (i.e. tinted windows and drapery) im still pretty freaked out. i got my alarm installed before i got anything ut in it. actual as a matter of fact i think i got it installed on the same day i bought the truck. i just thought the steel tubing was a good idea....thats all

 

[sleeperanger]

oh and the reason why you havent seen it before is because i invented fabricated and installed it....pretty simple...

 

[Ranger SVO]

i know some alarms have a switch on the hood, that might be mostly for remote starters though

The single pin switch can be used for both alarm trigger and remote start disable. Simple diode isolation make this easy to do.

 

[ES894x4]

my rig is theft proof now.....enjoy..

^ never. thief's make a living getting what they want. rangers got it good though not targeted heavy like hondas

 

[5speedin2.3]

Popping the hood would have triggered the shock sensor on my truck.

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Thunder and loud exhausts sometimes set my alarm off. Most of the time it just does the little warning chirp.

I also have a factory hood pin switch that I got from the local u-pull, I wired it in to my aftermarket alarm.
Now I just need to put something like that on the tailgate.

 

[5speedin2.3]

Oh also, If my alarm is going off it disables the ignition switch.
I also have a small battery backup for the alarm.

Someone would really have to know my truck and the way everything is setup to break in to my truck without setting the alarm off.

 

[Redneckryder]

he has a good point...i had a couple friends (now ex-friends) that i wouldn't trust with a dead dog, just because they did me wrong....you gotta know my weekly changing garage door opener code to get to my stereo

 

[baxtej44]

well, i would agree that rangers aren't targeted as much, and even more so not targeted when they are an 88, but i plan on upgrading pretty much everything and anything eventually (doing it slowly so i can afford it), so i'm looking to find a good quality alarm that doesn't break the bank... sensors would be great, for opening tailgate, opening hood, door handles, motion sensor under the truck maybe? (has anybody thought of that, in case they try to steal parts from under? had a friend who got his starter and entire exhaust system stole)


also, does anybody have a preference between single pane solid glass rear window or a sliding rear?

i like my sliding rear window because it lets in more air, but i have a sound system, and plans to upgrade interior, and don't want ANYTHING stolen. especially the whole truck itself.

 

[Jay FX4]

motion sensor under the truck maybe? (has anybody thought of that, in case they try to steal parts from under? had a friend who got his starter and entire exhaust system stole)


also, does anybody have a preference between single pane solid glass rear window or a sliding rear?

i like my sliding rear window because it lets in more air, but i have a sound system, and plans to upgrade interior, and don't want ANYTHING stolen. especially the whole truck itself.

A motion sensor underneath would not be good for me at least, since cats, squirrels and birds like to hang out under there. Besides, a shock sensor should set off the alarm if dudes are doing things underneath.

I will post a pic of my "anti-theft device" for my sliding rear window when there's some daylight. You'll see why it makes having the sliding or solid window a moot point. With what I have, to get in, the window would have to be broken out either way.

 

[baxtej44]

okay looking forward to the pictures jay



what would stop somebody from like snipping brake lines and towing your truck away?

 

[5speedin2.3]

okay looking forward to the pictures jay



what would stop somebody from like snipping brake lines and towing your truck away?

What would snipping the brake lines do?

You would have to take the driveshaft out and maybe cut the parking brake cable.

 

[Jason]

What would snipping the brake lines do?

You would have to take the driveshaft out and maybe cut the parking brake cable.

Or just lift the rear of the truck. Thieves aren't concerned about a little damage.

We had a Tundra stolen an interesting way. They used a flatbed and what appeared to be WD-40 on the ground. They just dragged the truck up on to the deck using the WD-40 to stop the squealing from the tires.

 

[Jay FX4]

I seem to have misplaced my metal one, which doesn't stick up as high, but you get the idea. Stick something in the window channel, and it's not going anywhere....

 

[Jason]

Around here you are almost better off leaving it open if it's outside. People will just bust the window.

 

[Jay FX4]

True. That's pretty much what I said in a previous post. Solid window or slider with the channel blocked, busting it out is a criminals only option.

I will post a pic of my "anti-theft device" for my sliding rear window when there's some daylight. You'll see why it makes having the sliding or solid window a moot point. With what I have, to get in, the window would have to be broken out either way.