Disabling your deuce

[jaymcb]

With the recent rash of theft threads, if you were going to go on a vacation where you wouldn't be able to keep an eye on your MV, what would you do to it to make sure it remains in your possession?

Locking the 'chain' it comes with on the steering wheel, obviously.

I've seen suggestions of putting up a game camera, but that is for after the fact.

Removing the batteries sounds like a good start.......

Anything else which would confound a casual thief?

 

[steelandcanvas]

This has been covered extensively in numerous threads. The search feature ought to provide you with hours of ideas.

 

[islandguydon]

A hidden battery cut off switch would be the preferred method, look up "battery cut off".

 

[gimpyrobb]

It doesn't matter what you do, if someone wants it, they will get it. All you can hope to do is slow them down. Locking the steering wheel and a hidden battery cut off are about as far as you should practicly go.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

That is what I did. I put the cutoff behind the passenger seat so I can fold down the seat and reach the cutoff.

 

[jaymcb]

A hidden battery cut off switch would be the preferred method, look up "battery cut off".

Thanks Don, I'd already installed the one suggested, but I thought a determined perp could bypass it, which was why I was going to REMOVE the batteries for the vacation's duration and store them out of sight.

 

[islandguydon]

M35A2-AZ

Does the switch have a removable handle..? If so you got the catz azz...!

 

[jaymcb]

Mine has the red removable handle.

I guess if I pull the batteries and chain it that I should hope for the best.....

 

[DeucesWild11]

I got the Club on mine as it didn't come with the chain and lock. Got some locking door handles but don't think they'll do too much.

I kind of get a kick out of guys showing where their "secret" cut off switch is.. Sometimes I too forget that anyone can see these posts not just members here.. There could be someone on this site eyeballing your MV.. Sad to think so but... Just some food for thought..

 

[319]

Block it in with other vehicles. But like Gimp said, if they want it, you may be able to slow them down, but nothing will stop them.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The deuce doesn't need electric for anything. They are quite easy to bump start.

 

[jaymcb]

The a3's hopefully are a little harder with the auto.....

I tuck mine in where it takes 3 passes of back and forth to pull out, (trees).

it would be a difficulty to do that and not attract some attention, hopefully.....

my snooty nosy neighbors may actually be good for something after all!

 

[Katahdin]

How about draining the fuel filters in addition to disabling the batteries. Can an A2 be bump started then?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Heck, you could always put an expansion plug in the intake, too keep them from starting it. Probably take less time than draining the filters.

Might as well remove the drive shafts too.

 

[armytruck63]

How about draining the fuel filters in addition to disabling the batteries. Can an A2 be bump started then?

You could also drain the fuel filters AND remove the fuse at the fuel pump.

 

[kurtkds]

I lock the engine stop cable in the stop position.

I took a piece of 1/8" X 1" flat bar and bent it into a "U" shape then drilled 2 holes through in for a trailer tongue lock.

I painted it red so its visible from outside the vehicle.

 

[11Echo]

Here's a good link to truck security.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/30735-deuce-security.html



Over time, these are 3 modifications that still stand out to me!

 

[tigger]

wire 220 to the bumper, the tires will isolate it till some one touches it and SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!just remember to unplug it before you touch it! dont laugh i did it to my trailer, someone kept steeling my led lights everytime i was on the road. Havent had a thing stolden since and the deer camera got a nice photo for the police.

 

[DeucesWild11]

I want to try that Deadbolt one.. that would be hard to bypass..

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Remove the front tires and set the axle on blocks.

Lock the tires and tools in the garage.