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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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going on vacation...good way to immobolize truck?

hey boys leaving for a 3 week period whats the best way to ensure its still there when i get back...can i take the batteries right out and leave it for 3 weeks? and take a couple relays out with it??

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Pull the fuel system relay out. Truck won't start without it. Unplug the starter.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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And I guess you could drain the fuel filter with the water bleed. Just remember to fill it up before starting it. That would insure that if they did try to steal it, would not run for more than a few seconds.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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No tires No drive!!

Fuel relay is my choice too.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Just leave a big pot roast or a raw salmon on the steak for three weeks while you are away.

If it's at all warm, I'm sure it wll do quite nicely to deter theft.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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just drop it on blocks so it looks like someone already go to it sorry couldn't resist.

taking out the fuel relay & unpluging the starter both are good, also locking the steering
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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I'm just gonna tip mine upside down when I heads to Alabama this weekend. Other wise leave that roast, steak and salmon in the fridge, and I'll come keep an I on it.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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There is a really good thread on this on the Pirates4x4 site. Everything you wanted to know and some you don't: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190552
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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pull the engine
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Leave the window cracked and your Rottwiler locked inside. He will be real hungry by the time you get back.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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12 guage pointed at drivers window. use string to loop thru trigger and run to door. Open and boom. I hate crooks, my friends Harley just got ripped in the middle of the day with the steering and ignition locked,parked amongst many bikes in a public place.
Some folks have big nads.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:32 AM
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hook a stun gun under the seat connected to the starter, if its tried to start.....ZAP
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 03:52 AM
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Have winch, will travel
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Unplug the shut-off solenoid...
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Wait your are going on vacation WITHOUT your truck?
I could see without the wife or the kids but the truck, wont she be mad?
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