If I want to prevent truck theft, what you think of removing a fuse?
#11
I had an old 95' GMC 2500 Longbed. Loved that truck. Thieves came in one night, towed it, stripped everything, engine/trans/hell they even stole the bulb on the dome light. Then they dumped it near the airport 40 miles away from me.
If only i pulled a fuse.....
If your truck is going to get stolen...it's just going to get stolen.
If only i pulled a fuse.....
If your truck is going to get stolen...it's just going to get stolen.
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#12
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GPS tracker for sure. Not much you can do to stop it from being towed away without it being a huge inconvenience to you - which will happen way before someone attempts to hot wire it (if that's even possible?) . Good insurance policy on your truck and everything in it and a well hidden GPS tracker with it's own power source is the way to go IMO
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#14
There are in-line valves with a key to shut off the fuel to the engine. Thief may get a few miles down the road but then the truck engine will die and not too many thieves are going to stick around and run diagnostics.
Something I have used is a motorcycle chain (hardened steel) wrapped through the wheel spokes and around the frame. I would expect most thieves would look at the chain and decide to go for something easier to steal. I also have wheel locks on each wheel so as not to lose 4 wheels and tires.
A chain to keep the hood from being opened far enough to grab the battery (or batteries with a diesel) is also a good idea in "bad areas".
Something I have used is a motorcycle chain (hardened steel) wrapped through the wheel spokes and around the frame. I would expect most thieves would look at the chain and decide to go for something easier to steal. I also have wheel locks on each wheel so as not to lose 4 wheels and tires.
A chain to keep the hood from being opened far enough to grab the battery (or batteries with a diesel) is also a good idea in "bad areas".
#15
I think you just need to install a lock. So that your car cannot be easily reached, place it in an area that is well-lit and close to other trucks. If feasible, choose a lot that has cameras and security personnel.
Last edited by johnpeters; 03-02-2023 at 04:24 AM.
#17
Senior Member
I would think a kil switch cutting power to the fuel pump module should work. On the 09-11 trucks that wire is accessible in the left side kick panel.
That probably would stop most people.
That probably would stop most people.
#18
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I would think a kil switch cutting power to the fuel pump module should work. On the 09-11 trucks that wire is accessible in the left side kick panel.
#19
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Better to let the thieves know it's hopeless, before they tear up your wiring and steering column. A steering wheel lock or wheel lock or a seat of razor blades. If they obviously can't drive it they won't try to start it.
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