Damn Theives!!
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From: Neptune Beach, FL
LOL
The SD theft rate is up from about Austin south to the border.. Too many folks getting snatched.. Luckily I have GPS tracking (which wont help too much prob) and a Good Alarm.. Plus.. If they trigger my shock sensors I'll surely be shooting.. They may get it running and start moving but I gaurantee they won't make it down the road..
The SD theft rate is up from about Austin south to the border.. Too many folks getting snatched.. Luckily I have GPS tracking (which wont help too much prob) and a Good Alarm.. Plus.. If they trigger my shock sensors I'll surely be shooting.. They may get it running and start moving but I gaurantee they won't make it down the road..
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From: VA/NH
Originally Posted by JKBrad
The Texas governor just signed a bill a few weeks ago that allows a property owner to use deadly force 
to protect their home, business or vehicle, yes, vehicle without fear of prosecution.
Some sorry lawyer may still try to put the screws to you, but at least you're within the law in Texas.
to protect their home, business or vehicle, yes, vehicle without fear of prosecution.Some sorry lawyer may still try to put the screws to you, but at least you're within the law in Texas.
Sorry to see you got ripped off Flux. Unfortunately you're probably just going to have to take it as a loss. Sucks...
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From: Birch Bay WA.
Originally Posted by JKBrad
Yep lots of lakes, and the Gulf coast too. I have a boat myself, center console tunnel hull fishing boat.
Plenty of Eagles fans down this way. Tons of new people moving in all the time and none of them are from Texas. They're all happy to be here, complaining about taxes and the cost of living on the East and West coasts. Hopefully their problems don't follow them.
Oh, and to stay on topic, nobody steals bumpers here! They just pry your door handle open or steal the whole truck if it has a low mileage 7.3 or a nice King Ranch interior.
Tailgate theft is common too. That's why my new truck will not have that new built in step. I bet I'll see a bunch of them on older Super Duties that were "bought from a wrecking yard" Seems like no one locks their tailgates.
Plenty of Eagles fans down this way. Tons of new people moving in all the time and none of them are from Texas. They're all happy to be here, complaining about taxes and the cost of living on the East and West coasts. Hopefully their problems don't follow them.
Oh, and to stay on topic, nobody steals bumpers here! They just pry your door handle open or steal the whole truck if it has a low mileage 7.3 or a nice King Ranch interior.
Tailgate theft is common too. That's why my new truck will not have that new built in step. I bet I'll see a bunch of them on older Super Duties that were "bought from a wrecking yard" Seems like no one locks their tailgates.
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From: Neptune Beach, FL
Originally Posted by sgthawkusmc
My concealed weapons license says "For protection of life and property." Considering you have to be cornered to use the "my life was in danger and I couldn't run away like a chicken defense", I'd hate to have to go through the legal system for dropping some scumbag for steeling my bumper outside of my home. You should be able to though.
Sorry to see you got ripped off Flux. Unfortunately you're probably just going to have to take it as a loss. Sucks...
Sorry to see you got ripped off Flux. Unfortunately you're probably just going to have to take it as a loss. Sucks...
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Well, I park it front end to the street 15 feet away. Such is life. Pretty good streetlights though, it's not a dark area by any means. I will put up some motion sensors with the beep alert this weekend.
I should probably get an alarm that detects jolts and things for the truck.
Local dealer quoted me 975 for all the parts, maybe I can talk to the insurance adjuster and get it all comped if I install it, probably have a deductible that is gonna hurt my wallet. Looked to be only four bolts and they left the rear nut brackets on the ground.
Thinking about an aftermarket bumper, but to tell you the truth, I really love the way the truck looks stock, it's sweet with the color matched top valence and the chrome.
We shall see.
I should probably get an alarm that detects jolts and things for the truck.
Local dealer quoted me 975 for all the parts, maybe I can talk to the insurance adjuster and get it all comped if I install it, probably have a deductible that is gonna hurt my wallet. Looked to be only four bolts and they left the rear nut brackets on the ground.
Thinking about an aftermarket bumper, but to tell you the truth, I really love the way the truck looks stock, it's sweet with the color matched top valence and the chrome.
We shall see.
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From: VA/NH
Originally Posted by Storm
Oh.. That really sucks! The new Texas Castle Law states you no longer have to attempt to flee to use deadly force
Wouldn't it be great to show up to buy a used bumper and it turned out to be yours! HA! Too bad I'd still be looking to buy a new bumper after I bent mine over the thief's head. We're too lenient on thieves, that's why they keep doing it. There's no incentive to stop and plenty of incentives to keep steeling.
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From: Hamilton, MT
With the price of bumpers these days thats very common now, sorry for your loss but as long as there is no paint damage and they didnt yank the fog light harness all to hell you should be in a good position to get a RoadArmor, Fabfours, RanchHand, or whatever custom bumper. And keep an eye out for those theifs, nothing is sweeter than revenge :-).
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I'd love to catch em. I'd let the police deal with them though, that's the best thing, although it would be fun to work em over.
Sadly, it's a loss and I have not recourse except to pay the coin on my deductable.
Sadly, it's a loss and I have not recourse except to pay the coin on my deductable.
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Not sure yet, i am pretty low on funds right now especially with boating season coming around and working on the house. Some of those bumpers would be awesome, but I am not an offroad guy, mostly a highway towing guy with some dirt roads and snow in there, might be a waste of my $$ right now.
If they pony up with a check, I may look into it. Ford parts guy can get the bumper in and parts in 2 days, but they also have some aftermarket stuff there, so maybe if everything goes right. I like the look of the bullnoses, but the stock superduty is a beautiful thing too.
If they pony up with a check, I may look into it. Ford parts guy can get the bumper in and parts in 2 days, but they also have some aftermarket stuff there, so maybe if everything goes right. I like the look of the bullnoses, but the stock superduty is a beautiful thing too.
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Palmdale. Not a bad neighborhood really, but it makes me think about staying here for the duration. I just have a hard time thinking i am free game for whoever wants something sitting in my driveway.
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From: Long Island USA
Originally Posted by Storm
Too bad your not in Texas
No charges were filed.
It's not just Texas where people can shoot and ask questions later.