kbrizing

Thx Midiwall. Saves me some headaches & $$, that's why I asked. So whaddya recommend? I'm looking at a club plus a decent alarm (Viper, Python, Crimestopper, Clifford $$!, or Toad).

I know they can still take it if they're determined, but wanna make it as hard as possible w/o spending good money after bad.

midiwall

Personally, I'm just running a $170 self-installed Commando FM870 (it's an alarm and a remote starter). It has a two-way key fob that lets me know if something's up with the truck (alarm going off and knock or door or...). That's good enough for me.

Past that, the general recommendation is to do something visible to let The Bad Guy know that your rig will be hard to take. They don't want to waste time... THAT'S where The Club comes in - The Club itself is NOT a good device (just cut the steering wheel) but it shows the outside world that they'll have to work harder.

Also, about $3 will buy you a switch that you can hide somewhere to cut power to the ignition.

ewong

First

It the thief wants the truck - they WILL get the truck
(flat bed)

So you need two things
VISUAL deterent
ACTUAL items to SLOW THEM DOWN (note - NOT stop them)

RULE number one
You are to leave NOTHING in the vehicle.
NOTHING
Not - its hidden under the cargo cover
I mean NOTHING.
Not - its not visible -
I mean NOTHING

Rule number two
The car's interior is to be CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN
The floor mats should be clean enoguht to eat off of.
There is to be NO trash anywhere.
No stray french fries, empty Mickey D's cups
NOTHING

All the litttle cubbys - are to be EMPTY
No spare bolts, dead spark plugs, twist ties
And certainly no coins or tokens.

The dash sould be CLEAN and dust free.
No need to "armor all" it (I dont like that stuff) but not dusty either.
No photo's of Sig Other or Dog or whatever on the dash cluser
No papers wedged under the visor
Pens or paper scraps
NOTHING

The Visual deterrent (aka Club) is there to let the potential theif know that you are paying attention. ANYTHING left in the car (trash on the floor) signals the thief that you are NOT paying attention. They WILL break the window just to make sure.

Alarm blinking light helps.
Have one on EVERY door next to the pull up knob.

Have MORE than one kill switch.

If the truck is parked for more than overnight - PULL THE COIL WIRE and take it with you.
Better yet - make a "dummy" coil wire that cut but LOOKS complete.

Get or make a "timer imobilzer". Jacobs makes one tho they are simple to make.
It allows the trcuk to be started but will kill the ign about 10 sec AFTER its started. This makes the thief think they stalled it and they wont be looking for the reset trigger. If you dont hit the swithc within 5 sec after the ign dies, it shuts the ign down for 5 min.... the clock is reset as they keep attempting to start it. Usually its in the road now blocking traffic and attracting attention...

Elton

i know this thread is a little old but i been thinking about it again i just want the convince of keyless entry soo all i would need to do is wire the alarm to the door locks and such right ?

Texas_Ace

Pretty much, i have thought about this myself many times but each time just don't take the plunge.

If you are going to install it yourself, then get a brand that supports a DIT install and has a support line for it.

I know i was personally looking at this: http://www.crutchfield.com/m_800/Car...ety.html?tp=23

They havea lot of options and even a Plug and play harness for most of the wiring if i remember right. But they do have some good tech support from the way i hear it.

Elton

got a clifford matrix 1 off ebay for about $90 dollars

Elton

got it today its very nice and boy does that siren pack a punch for being small i still got a headache from a quick test ....... man theres sooo many freaking wires i dont think it will be too bad as all i need to do is hook up the door locks and the one for the dome light

Texas_Ace

be sure to take lots of pictures of the install! And record and problems as well, i might do this as well depending on how hard it is for you.

Elton

ok im pretty sure its working keyless entry ftw

Elton

for security reasons no pics where taken

Texas_Ace

Please explain that one. How would pictures effect secutity?

Or is that another way of saying that you were too lazy to take some pictures? lol

KBToys

When you installed the alarm, did you use a relay for the door locks. From what I understand since it is a negative door lock system relays are not required.

Elton

no relay needed this alarm i got says it has built in relays

Elton

lol i dont need other people knowing where i mounted the brain and siren plus there wasn't much to take pictures of

Texas_Ace

AKA, i was too lazy. lol

What i was meaning is the wiring though not the install.