6.0 Theft Ring Epidemic
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6.0 Theft Ring Epidemic
So my 05 6.0 was stolen in less than 20 seconds this week, by surveillance video. Another F350 pulled up next to mine, stopped briefly, then drove away with my truck not far behind. Apparently someone was arrested in it, armed, and with drugs, and now it's impounded.
Detective I spoke with said there's an epidemic of 6.0-year trucks being stolen for use in crimes in this area. Big, fast, powerful, and hard to stop was the reasoning the detective gave for singling out these trucks.
I know someone with an 06 F350 in this area who had the exact same scenario happen 6 months ago.
If it's salvageable (they won't let me see it or tell me it's condition), I want to make it as un-stealable as possible.
I've read about wiring the ignition through upfitter or other switches.
Short of installing an F16 ejector seat that I can activate by an app from my phone, what else can I do to slow down the adroit crew of F350 thieves if they try to steal her again?
After doing most of the bulletproofing, and optimistic it will run for many years, I don't want to donate it to thieves, again....
Any ideas?
Detective I spoke with said there's an epidemic of 6.0-year trucks being stolen for use in crimes in this area. Big, fast, powerful, and hard to stop was the reasoning the detective gave for singling out these trucks.
I know someone with an 06 F350 in this area who had the exact same scenario happen 6 months ago.
If it's salvageable (they won't let me see it or tell me it's condition), I want to make it as un-stealable as possible.
I've read about wiring the ignition through upfitter or other switches.
Short of installing an F16 ejector seat that I can activate by an app from my phone, what else can I do to slow down the adroit crew of F350 thieves if they try to steal her again?
After doing most of the bulletproofing, and optimistic it will run for many years, I don't want to donate it to thieves, again....
Any ideas?
Laughing Gas
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Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I remember that one of the members( I believe it was SpringerPop) had devised a way to disable the truck to keep it from starting. I may have a word document saved about it. I will do some digging and see if I can find it.
Frustrating to see that happen after all the hard work you put into it.
Rob
Frustrating to see that happen after all the hard work you put into it.
Rob
2006 Bullet-Riddled 6.0
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From: Sac River Delta Ca.
You can do a FICM kill switch. I have a Viper alarm and it interrupts the starter wire so even if they bust the ignition cylinder it won't start.
Nighthawk has the directions for FICM shunt.
Nighthawk has the directions for FICM shunt.
Lead Driver
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From: Foothills, CA
I was going to brew my own (or really just use someone else's idea)... But in the end I had several vehicles worth stealing so I got the Ravelco guy to cut me a deal on the 3, and I use 'em, and they can just take the next guy's truck...
More Turbo
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My 6.0 had a salvage title, due to prior theft when i bought it. No crashes or accidents on carfax, just the theft.
Until 2008, ford super duty trucks had no chip in the key. All a thief needs to steal one is a flathead screwdriver. The easy access, combined with the capability of these trucks makes them prime targets for crooks. I took my FICM relay with me whenever i had to park in questionable areas.
For multiple years, they have the most stolen vehicle in the US and Canada.
Until 2008, ford super duty trucks had no chip in the key. All a thief needs to steal one is a flathead screwdriver. The easy access, combined with the capability of these trucks makes them prime targets for crooks. I took my FICM relay with me whenever i had to park in questionable areas.
For multiple years, they have the most stolen vehicle in the US and Canada.
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More Turbo
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From: Houston
Ravelco Anti Theft Device
The answer really is that simple. If you have a Ravelco, they'll need a tow truck to steal your truck.
I've lost count of the number of times my truck has been broken in to. It's at least six times. In any case, they've never stolen it. My faith in the Ravelco is absolute.
The answer really is that simple. If you have a Ravelco, they'll need a tow truck to steal your truck.
I've lost count of the number of times my truck has been broken in to. It's at least six times. In any case, they've never stolen it. My faith in the Ravelco is absolute.
Laughing Gas
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arcturner,
jsm180 posted the link that I was referring to in my earlier post. I have read this over a few times and I think this is the way to go as it would keep would be thieves looking for standard factory or aftermarket anti-theft units.
I plan to add one of these to my Ex soon as well.
Rob
jsm180 posted the link that I was referring to in my earlier post. I have read this over a few times and I think this is the way to go as it would keep would be thieves looking for standard factory or aftermarket anti-theft units.
I plan to add one of these to my Ex soon as well.
Rob
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From: Spanaway
use the same color wire and some grey or black potting compound
in both the key plug and the socket side.
I thought I has a 2005 Engine electronic control wiring diagram but I guess
I'll need to get one off the DVDs later tonight. You just pick some system
where opening the wire path results in a NO START issue. very easy to do.
Also I would use a female for the truck side and put some extra hot pins
(all fused) and a few grounds to slow down any probing. I would also do
more than one circuit. Once that is all done sepreate the tap points in each
circuit so the in and out are not in the same place. Yes I know it makes it more
work and they don't like work. They like to take your work.
I'll post the PDF later tonight.
Sean <BR>
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2006 Bullet-Riddled 6.0
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From: Sac River Delta Ca.
A good alarm system defeats engine start. Viper5000 is what's in my truck and it sets of the train horn too. Bust into my truck and they will have the ***** scared out of them.