IMHO, there isn't much info on theft-proofing on forums because people don't like to publicize their approaches.

That said, disabling the FICM relay through various means is popular. I've always thought that doing something with that fuel interrupt at the pass side foot well also had potential in terms of balancing ease with disruption.

 

there isn't much info on theft-proofing on forums because people don't like to publicize their approaches.

this is why it is not a sticky


tracker ( because nothing stops a flatbed tow truck )

Ravleco

starter kills

ficm relay out/kill

brake lock

good alarm

all the same that applies to any vehicle that does not have a PATS system applies here IMO

 

there isn't much info on theft-proofing on forums because people don't like to publicize their approaches.

this is why it is not a sticky


tracker ( because nothing stops a flatbed tow truck )

Ravleco

starter kills

ficm relay out/kill

brake lock

good alarm

all the same that applies to any vehicle that does not have a PATS system applies here IMO

How about write ups on how to do some of these various lock outs? I think that would be beneficial. From looking at a truck, you can’t tel what has or hasn’t been done as a deterrent. Plus, Most thieves do not troll
forums. IMO

 

I have a two way viper alarm and I put a “tile” under my my carpet in the back seat so if it does go missing I can simply track it and retrieve it.
You just have to remember to replace the Tile once a year to keep the battery fresh.
It’s like LoJack without having to deal with LoJack and their prices.


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I have a two way viper alarm and I put a “tile” under my my carpet in the backseat

Now that’s a good one for sure. Does the battery really last a year?

 

I'm a fan of and have the Ravelco. Flatbed thefts are not that common, especially for a truck our size. Too many easier targets available than to tow on a flatbed IMO.

 

it doesn't have to be a flat bed however mine fits on one fine

it could be a snatch and grab recovery rig you back in and drive away secure truck later

point being the tracker is a good idea just in case and tow theft is 5% of the total vehicle theft stats so not that rare


the Ravelco would be great if it didn't defeat your remote start function and if you actuall use it all the time and don't get complacent

also be better if the Ravelco install directions/instructions were not on the web


pic reported to be a stolen ford on a snatch rig

 

Funny this conversation comes up. My son recently bought a 2006 F350 Lariat crew cab short bed from a tow auction. Dang thing was trashed inside and the bed was full of crap. No stereo, some of the door plates were missing. Truck had a flat tire and bad batteries. We swapped the tire out, installed new batteries and drove it home. 6.0 engine was AMAZING!!! When he went to register it, the truck was showing up as major league stolen! The police told him that if he was driving it, he was to pull over on the side of the road, get out and step away from the vehicle. He did not want to be caught inside the vehicle. The cops came to the house, filed a report and towed the vehicle away that night.
Here is what the thieves had done to be driving the vehicle:
1) swapped the front end out with a 2003 grill, headlights and front panel to make it look like a 2003
2) swapped out the custom rims and tires with a plane jane set of 18" steel rims
3) placed a SALVAGE title vin plaque over the top of the existing vin
4) had the truck smog tested, under the salvage title vin
5) licensed the truck under the salvage vin number

AND THEN PARKED IN A MONITORED LOT THAT GOT THEM TOWED! When thieves want the truck they will do almost anything to keep them. If my son had not bought the truck, the other bidder was from south of the border and that is where the truck would be now. That little VIN plaque was absolutely COOL. They could have gotten pulled over and nobody would have been the wiser. This is what they will do to have the truck you call your pride and joy!

On a side note, the owner has his truck back. He is not very happy due to the extensive amount of work that will need to be done to put it back into the condition he had it in. He estimates about $10k worth of damage was done to the vehicle overall. And he is getting it back after my son detailed it and removed half a dumpster full of crap from the inside.

 

Did your son recover his $ from the tow lot ?

 

tow prevention tips

How to Circumvent a Towing - Car Thief Stoppers

 

If I was really worried about it, I would think about hiring a @Patriot.

 

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I have just finished a circuit design that allows me to disable the ficm via a hidden hall effect sensor. using a magnet to activate the hidden sensor behind the dash, will allow me to turn the vehicle on. This sensor disables the FICM. But, at the same time, if the remote start on my alarm is activated, it will overide the sensor and allow the vehicle to start, but if the ignition is turned off, it resets and disables the ficm. This will allow you to slip the key in, turn it to the on position while remote start is on, and be on your way!

I have yet to put it in the truck (I still need to install the alarm), but in testing on the bench, everything works as it should! I can't wait to make it work. It uses a serious of logic gates, Optocouplers, and Relays to do the latching. Works pretty well so far.

That’s pretty elaborate! It also sounds bad ***. Keep us updated if it works or why it didn’t.

 

My first car was a 1978 Camaro that my father and I restored. He installed a Kill Switch that we hid in an (imo) ingenious location. Perhaps it's a good idea to do the same in the F350...

 

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Few days ago,a man heard someone in his yard,dark and could not see well but made out a guy getting in his truck and doing something,meanwhile he went for a gun as the truck started and headed out the driveway,,, he shot,truck rolled to a stop,he went over to his truck and looked inside at the guy, it was his own son,dead. No trucks worth this i dont care how many mods or money in it. These are the stories highlights and full details are not known or told at this time.

 

Why do all the self appointed bad asses think they will pull a gun on someone stealing their vehicles? Everyone realizes they WILL go to prison for shooting them for that right?

Although most say this but would do absolutely nothing

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they used to hang horse thieves

there would be limited vehicle theft if they would have kept the penalty stiff for messing with a person means of transportation

 

Especially when a modern vehicle is the second biggest purchase for most people next to their house. Not sure why the penalty isn't worse than it is. You'd think the insurance lobby would push for stiffer sentences. :dunno:

For some people, it's not just their mode of transportation. Some people store tools for their job in their truck. Taking their truck, also means taking their only means of work, no tools/truck, no work.

As long as their are low-life piece of scums in the world (like thieves), you will never be able to keep what you have. I agree, they should bring the hanging laws and hand cutting off type stuff back. Steal a candy bar at the store, get your hand cut-off, steal a vehicle, get hanged.

In the last 2 years, there have been over 9 vehicles just dropped off in front of my house, same two people, and police won't do anything about it. Each time the vehicles were stolen. I told the police where these folks live (or the house they walk to every time, as I followed them one night), and the officer told me there was nothing he could do, unless there was actually evidence in the vehicle identifying them. So, they keep getting away with it.

Maybe they need a fingerprint kit. (or instructions for the one they have)

 

Oh i fully agree you should be allowed to handle these idiots yourself.
But so many claim they'd shoot the person for it ultimately landing them in prison for murder or attempted.

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Oh i fully agree you should be allowed to handle these idiots yourself.
But so many claim they'd shoot the person for it ultimately landing them in prison for murder or attempted.

stand in front of the vehicle if your going to shoot them then they have a deadly weapon aimed at you also :surprise:

 

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They wanted him to drive the stolen vehicle back up to them, so they had it back in their yard. No way were we being caught with that thing. Took the better part of two weeks, but the money was returned. They were NOT very happy!

 

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