Preventing truck thieves
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The red Light in the instrument cluster is the factory alarm indicator, at least on the 2005, and 2006 trucks. Info for what that light is should be in the owners manual again at least for the 05, and 06 trucks.
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My favorite system for defense. A big *** dog. I bought my dog Mopar about two years ago when there was a string of garage thefts in our small town. So I went looking for the biggest meanest looking dog I could find.
Here is Mopar at only 11 months and almost 80 lbs.
He is now 110 lbs + and still growing. IMO he is the best defense for my home and cars. He is on a electric fence colar and has free roam of the whole place.
Here is Mopar at only 11 months and almost 80 lbs.
He is now 110 lbs + and still growing. IMO he is the best defense for my home and cars. He is on a electric fence colar and has free roam of the whole place.
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I used to live in Phoenix and always worried about this also. Fortunately, I got out intact before anything happened.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know what percentage of stolen trucks have manual trannies, vs. auto trannies? Mine is a 6-speed manual, and was just wondering if that made it less desirable to thieves.
Thanks, and good luck. I don't miss Phoenix at all.
Steve
Out of curiosity, does anyone know what percentage of stolen trucks have manual trannies, vs. auto trannies? Mine is a 6-speed manual, and was just wondering if that made it less desirable to thieves.
Thanks, and good luck. I don't miss Phoenix at all.
Steve
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easier to take than you think. put it this way, Honda has had a "chipped" key for YEARS and they are still on the top 10 list every year. There are websites in Mexico that teach people how to bypass them. I have a personal friend that is a Marine and is an instructor here in New Mexico that teaches military members escape and evade tactics and one of those is how to steal 99% of the cars out there to get away. He went step by step with me on how to bypass sentry system. scared the heck out of me.
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My favorite system for defense. A big *** dog. I bought my dog Mopar about two years ago when there was a string of garage thefts in our small town. So I went looking for the biggest meanest looking dog I could find.
Here is Mopar at only 11 months and almost 80 lbs.
He is now 110 lbs + and still growing. IMO he is the best defense for my home and cars. He is on a electric fence colar and has free roam of the whole place.
Here is Mopar at only 11 months and almost 80 lbs.
He is now 110 lbs + and still growing. IMO he is the best defense for my home and cars. He is on a electric fence colar and has free roam of the whole place.
Good looking dog! If you have the capability of keeping the truck behind that electric collar that would be great. Not to be a jerk or get you twisted up, there is a bodyshop here in town that had some lowrider behind the fence. I guess this thing had a ton of money into it and they were doing one of those painjobs on it. Someone shot the 2 dogs that they bodyshop had behind the fence and they went in and stole the wheels off the car. I would be looking for blood if someone shot my dog. that is like killing one of my kids!
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My neighbor is a county Sheriff. He said driving a manual tranny is one of the easiest theft prevenative measures I could have done. He said its probably 20-1,autos vs. manuals that get stolen in our area. He doesn't think the car thieves are smart enough to drive a manual.
Having a Sheriffs car parked in the driveway next to mine is nice.
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that is a plus having Johny law right next door. I have even done several of their cars! I have to agree with you, the thieves are dumber than dirt. but if they put forth as much energy into an honest job as they do stealing, they would be pretty successful.
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Good looking dog! If you have the capability of keeping the truck behind that electric collar that would be great. Not to be a jerk or get you twisted up, there is a bodyshop here in town that had some lowrider behind the fence. I guess this thing had a ton of money into it and they were doing one of those painjobs on it. Someone shot the 2 dogs that they bodyshop had behind the fence and they went in and stole the wheels off the car. I would be looking for blood if someone shot my dog. that is like killing one of my kids!
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I dont want to get my truck back if it ever gets stolen. My son had his car stolen and finally got it back. The insurance company paid for repairs but because of the abuse, the car was never the same.
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Thanks. Yes having my dog shot is always a down side. I live in a small farm town and that sort of thing is not at all common. I'm more concerned of the local youngsters that like to roam around through the yards and look for open sheds/garages. My car shop is behind my house and I would hate to have all my tools and cars stolen. I keep my Trans Am in my shop and the dually parked in front of the door. My trailer and other trucks are all within the dogs boundary. He is sort of the neighborhood watch dog. All the neighbors know his kill bark when he spots someone in the night. They usually have their shotguns in hand on their porch not too long after. Hes a good asset to have around. I love him none the less.