i have seen a lot of things being stolen lately. wondering what i can do to prevent that. i have a 2004 f350. saw on facebook someone stole turbo, injectors and a programmer...anyone have tricks or ways to prevent theft?
2 way alarm, jimmi jammers, and change out door handles with ones without key holes is about all you can really do.
Ravelco if youre really worried about it getting taken.
BUT if they want it, its most likely going to be taken or broken into.
The above will only slow them down.
The crooks that stole mine removed the 3rd brake light assembly with the 2 Phillips screws and stuck their hand through the hole to slide the back glass open. That is how they entered it anyhow. I am planning on replacing these with a unique screw style so it takes a special driver. Only problem is if a crook wants inside your vehicle he/she will break glass if needed. But I guess if it is too much trouble for the thief maybe they will go on to another vehicle. maybe.
For someone to steal a turbo and injectors they'd have to take it to a shop or somewhere to get to them. And they'd have to know the truck has something worth stealing. The best way I've heard from the Clifford rep many years ago is to just tow the target. Everything else we do just makes it a little harder and makes a thief find a softer target.
Mine was broken into through the door handles. Just popped a screw driver into the key hole and got right in. It's a shame. I'll likely be doing the door handles without key holes in the near future.