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Sep 16, 2005 | 07:26 PM

jippy

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Security Devices

I have a 2000 Ranger. I am looking for a good security locking device, not an alarm system. I have read that The Club an other steering wheel locking devices are easily defeated by cutting the steering wheel. What other locking devices are available that provide the best protection? I have seen some kind of a locking device that uses the brake pedal but not sure if they're any good either. I understand that a good theif will steal your vehile no matter what but I am just looking for some kind of a good locking device.

Any product information or suggestions welcomed.

Jippy

Sep 16, 2005 | 08:25 PM

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The chipped key for your Ranger is a great safty devise that you already have. Do you really need more security?. Is so, you can always hide a switch to disable the ignition or the PCM.
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Sep 16, 2005 | 09:59 PM

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Its not a chipped key Dono.

Sep 17, 2005 | 03:47 PM

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Its not a chipped key Dono.

What is the proper name, programable key?
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Sep 17, 2005 | 03:55 PM

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About the best I have seen is also the cheapest, a fuel cut of switch located in an out of the place. But it has to be easy enought to get to that you will be able to turn it off/on with out too much trouble. The Crook won't spent much time looking for it if he gets in. A decal for an alarm system on the glass will cause him to look elsewhere rather then pick yours. But as you said, if he wants it he can have it on a tow truck in 60 seconds and be gone.
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Sep 17, 2005 | 04:15 PM

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From: Beavercreek oh

In Street Rodder October 05 issue page 214 they talk about a tire deflator. They give a web site as www.tiredeflatorusa.com.
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Sep 17, 2005 | 04:28 PM

jippy

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Thanks for the information. That tire deflator certainly is different. I think I'm going to get a brake pedal lock:

http://www.unbreakable.com/Unbreakable_Auto_BL.htm

Thanks again for the reply!

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Sep 17, 2005 | 08:15 PM

jippy

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Oh Yes Ken00...but I'm just trying to deter the lower degree of car thiefts. I know a pro will get it no matter what.

Thanks for the info!

............Jippy

Sep 17, 2005 | 09:51 PM

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I dont even have a truck worth stealing, so I dont worry about that much. if I did, I'd have a fuel cutoff switch, ignition switch and hidden setup to actually start it.