Winch theft prevention
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Winch theft prevention
I'm worried that after buying a new winch, it will get stolen. I don't have a garage to keep my truck in and would like to know how those of you without garages keep your winches safe.
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Bolt lock
I saw an ad for a doo-dad that replaces a bolt and has a key slot on top of it, so basically it makes one mounting bolt unremovable without the key, so they can't steal the winch. Don't remember where I saw the ad though, in a 4x4 mag.
You could always tack weld it onto the bumper in spots so they just couldn't unmount it and pull it off.
Mine on my 3rd genner is not easily accessible to remove so they would have to have some time, but they could steal it if they really wanted it, but I have a garage.
You could always tack weld it onto the bumper in spots so they just couldn't unmount it and pull it off.
Mine on my 3rd genner is not easily accessible to remove so they would have to have some time, but they could steal it if they really wanted it, but I have a garage.
Last edited by waskillywabbit; 04-15-2004 at 06:03 AM.
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Originally Posted by lee
general rule of thumb is.. if its so easy to take off, its easy to put on. only put it on before you leave to go offroading.
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I think its Tuffy that makes the bolt lock, there was an ad for it in the most recent 4 wheeling and SUV magazine. I was going to get one for my winch as well. You could always weld a cap over one of the bolts.
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Bolt Lock
http://www.4x4wire.com/news/Tuffy/secbolt04/
Here's a link I found describing it.
Sounds like a good idea in theory anyways.
EDIT: With a price tag of $40 plus shipping and handling, I'll weld on a few bolts.
Here's a link I found describing it.
Sounds like a good idea in theory anyways.
EDIT: With a price tag of $40 plus shipping and handling, I'll weld on a few bolts.
Last edited by waskillywabbit; 04-15-2004 at 07:16 AM.
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Originally Posted by The Rusty Gear
I'm sure the wife would love a dirty winch sitting on the coffee table!
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I agree with GoldenBoy. Everything that I don't plan on removing anytime soon and don't want ripped off I spot weld a nut to the top of the bolt. 30 sec of grinding and it is off.
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What kind of bumper is it in?
Most require pulling the bumper to pull the winch. If a thug has time to take the bumper apart, pull the winch and thoughtfully put the bumper back on, they are motivated and deserve getting the stuff.
Most require pulling the bumper to pull the winch. If a thug has time to take the bumper apart, pull the winch and thoughtfully put the bumper back on, they are motivated and deserve getting the stuff.
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