Plastic Door Handles
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From: Memphis The Dirty South
Plastic Door Handles
Someone tried to break into my Super Duty again. Twice in one day. First they tried on the passenger side, then came back later that night and tried the driver side. Both times, they stuck a screw driver in the key hole and pried down. I heard this is supposed to make the lock pop up, but they haven't gotten in yet.
Does anyone know how or does anyone make a door handle reinforcement that would keep them from getting in this way?
Thanks
Does anyone know how or does anyone make a door handle reinforcement that would keep them from getting in this way?
Thanks
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From: SouthEast Michigan
Officer,
I wish I could remember what it is called, but there is someone who makes a metal plate that goes behind the lock cylinder and prevents the door from being opened. I believe someone had a link to it in one of their posts. I am sure someone will come along and remember the name, but such a thing does exist.
I wish I could remember what it is called, but there is someone who makes a metal plate that goes behind the lock cylinder and prevents the door from being opened. I believe someone had a link to it in one of their posts. I am sure someone will come along and remember the name, but such a thing does exist.
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From: Tennesee
OfficerLow,
The newer handles have a metal tab on them that helps, but if they really want in they'll just bend the sheet metal around the handle and that's an even bigger hassel. If you need new handles we have the Ford factory painted ones available at pretty good prices. Bright red, black, white, dark blue and grey.
Mark @ DPPI
The newer handles have a metal tab on them that helps, but if they really want in they'll just bend the sheet metal around the handle and that's an even bigger hassel. If you need new handles we have the Ford factory painted ones available at pretty good prices. Bright red, black, white, dark blue and grey.
Mark @ DPPI
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From: Washington State
Had the same thing happen to me about a year ago. Screwdriver to the driver door lock. They got my a-pillar gauges, CD player and Superchips tuner. Got a Python alarm, and the jimmijammers.
Fast foward to Dec. 28, 2005. Tried to break in the passenger side. The door handle was pried out a little bit from the top of the door. I think the jimmijammers slowed them down a bit, but they still got in. The only thing I can think of, is the alarm went off after they got in. All they got was a Lowes gift card and a small wallet. Had a bunch of tools and other valuables behind the seat.
Going to try rear CrewCab door handles(no lock cylinder hole), and some more sensors for my alarm. Also took out everything that had any valuable personal info on it.
You got very lucky they didn't take anything. It a horrible feeling when you see somebody broke into your pride and joy you work hard for. Get some added security, because they will be back. -Marco
Fast foward to Dec. 28, 2005. Tried to break in the passenger side. The door handle was pried out a little bit from the top of the door. I think the jimmijammers slowed them down a bit, but they still got in. The only thing I can think of, is the alarm went off after they got in. All they got was a Lowes gift card and a small wallet. Had a bunch of tools and other valuables behind the seat.
Going to try rear CrewCab door handles(no lock cylinder hole), and some more sensors for my alarm. Also took out everything that had any valuable personal info on it.
You got very lucky they didn't take anything. It a horrible feeling when you see somebody broke into your pride and joy you work hard for. Get some added security, because they will be back. -Marco
