This is how I protect my rig from getting stole!

[BigDaddy]

It is the Grant system. I take my wheel with me when I leave it parked in public places, and at home when I am not around.

[BigDaddy]

Off

[BigDaddy]

Locked up

http://www.wildyoats.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?s=&postid=8788

[cruiseroutfit]

Just makes sure you park it in an area that isn't easily accessible by a tow truck... there have been a few of those lately...:(

[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by cruiseroutfit
Just makes sure you park it in an area that isn't easily accessible by a tow truck... there have been a few of those lately...:(

I try to park with my wheels turned and in hard to get places.....Thanks for the heads up!

[WildYoats]

For some reason or another, I have this picture in my mind of-
You on a date with your girly friend at a fine restaurant, sipping on some wine, under gentle candle light, and their sits your steering wheel next to the wine chill bucket....:D :D :D

[4xJedi]

I too use this method and have been for about ten years. I've used one unit on three different cars then finally had to buy another when I had two cars at once. If you have to park outside you'll definatly sleep better. I also always try to back in when I park.
Hey Big Daddy( boy that sounds weird out loud, lol) Some dude left his shoes on your floorboard!! :D
mike

[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by WildYoats
For some reason or another, I have this picture in my mind of-
You on a date with your girly friend at a fine restaurant, sipping on some wine, under gentle candle light, and their sits your steering wheel next to the wine chill bucket....:D :D :D

No I have another car I use for that. Company car, or her car. That would be funny.


Originally posted by 4xJedi
Hey Big Daddy( boy that sounds weird out loud, lol) Some dude left his shoes on your floorboard!! :D
mike

LOL...It kinda looks like that, I was taking the picture...hell you cant even see my legs.

[Tbone]

Bigdaddy has started a new trend in the Colorado Group, a few guys are going to the old removable steering!!! NICE:D :D

[WildYoats]

Originally posted by BigDaddy
No I have another car I use for that. Company car, or her car. That would be funny.

Yeah, I heard about the "break in period" with your company car. :D :D BTW, my "work" car is the same kind you are driving for work....Actually kind of a fun car:D

[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by WildYoats
Yeah, I heard about the "break in period" with your company car. :D :D BTW, my "work" car is the same kind you are driving for work....Actually kind of a fun car:D

Chevy Malibu?

[WildYoats]

yeah. your bro told me. :D

[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by WildYoats
yeah. your bro told me. :D


Cool, yeah the break in was fun. Almost wasted the Tranny. I got it in May of 2002 and as of Friday it has 24,344 miles on it. I was trying to hit the 50 k mark in one year, but now that I dont go to G/J for work it will not happen.

[YellowJacket]

So how much does the "Grant system" cost? You don't have to have their steering wheel too, right?

[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
So how much does the "Grant system" cost? You don't have to have their steering wheel too, right?

Hmm the Wheel cost me $65.00. The kit was right around $90.00 at PepBoys the part number for the kit is 2001. Yes you need to use a Grant wheel.....Hope tha helps!

[YellowJacket]

It does, I'll have to look into it. Thanks!

[4xJedi]

Buy the adapter from Pep Boys. They have the best price. Most other places want 20 to 30 bucks more.
It's cheap piece of mind. Just think, how much is all your hard work worth?
mike

[BigDaddy]

Grant went out of Bus. I guess you cant get any of this stuff anymore....what is up with that.....:mad:

[WildYoats]

Poopey economy man..... :confused:

[CoreyPerez]

Not to bust any bubbles, or get any body depressed about it, but if they want it, they will get it. I worked pakring enforcement for Michigan State University. We would tow cars that people didn't pay the tickets for and what not. The cops would have a list of 5-20 cars (usually on the weekends when everybody was drunk). People would try everything. 4wd's in gear, fwd's with tires turned in gear and parking brake engaged. Everything. It doesn't work. It was always funny when the cops would say: "We need this one, but I don't know how you will get it..." Those were the fun ones. I'd shut off the lights, walk up to the car, unlock it and take it out of gear, or pull the driveshaft. and get the car so it could be moved. MOre often than not, we would use the "eagle Claw" and just lower the boom, hook up to 2 wheels, either front or rear, pick up the end, and drag the car down the road about 4 blocks, jump out, throw a strap on, unlock the car and dis-engage the brake, or then pull the drive shaft then we would be on the way. There was a few times I'd take up 2 lanes because the tires were turned and the car was in one lane, and I was in the other... Plus flat beds work GREAT!

As a side note, if you see somebody taking your car/truck, don't run out the front door, call the cops, and if you have some big ones, run out the back door. Most likely, if they know what they are doing, they will have somebody waiting at the front door for you, and it wouldn't be pretty.

Corey

[84 4Runner]

Originally posted by CoreyPerez
As a side note, if you see somebody taking your car/truck, don't run out the front door, call the cops, and if you have some big ones, run out the back door. Most likely, if they know what they are doing, they will have somebody waiting at the front door for you, and it wouldn't be pretty.

Corey

Good to know. Thanks for the info.

[sd1]

looks a bit cumbersome but I imagine once you get used to taking it off and on every night it would be great. Maybe it would make a nice frisbee too he he j/k.

[CoreyPerez]

I'm getting pretty close with my Toyota, and I'm trying to figure out exactly how I want to handle locking up my truck. I may actually weld tabs on the steering and then be able to "Lock it" with a padlock at a full turn or something... As well as the Master Kill for the chassis / engine electrical.

Corey

[sd1]

Big Daddy -

I just spoke to a rep at Grant today and they are not out of business...I also asked them if they still sell the security system and they said yes.......if you have any problems finding it let me know because I live fairly close to them. Going to pick one up for my truck asap......rep said kragen,auto zone or napa carry or can order the parts for ya....

[CoreyPerez]

I just found this as I was trying to figure out how the heck to renew my plates.

Corey

Watch your car (https://secure.utah.gov/wyc/whatis.html)

[gotmoab]

Corey,

I just saw this thread...

Tie your Rotty, or GSD to the front bumper....no one wants it that bad..

or....if you see them taking it, call the police, go to your roof with your .308 sniper rifle and see if you can hit the SOB in the left ear as he is taking off with your truck**

**this method has not been aproved by the ACLU

[CoreyPerez]

There is a simple Motto that I live by....

"Fight Crime, shoot to kill" :D

Corey

[4xfred]

:D Here's how I protect mine...
Later...http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/pf4051427746dc5a0f539dfa6a4b8baa1/fb8be0b9.jpg

[BigDaddy]

Originally posted by sd1
Big Daddy -

I just spoke to a rep at Grant today and they are not out of business...I also asked them if they still sell the security system and they said yes.......if you have any problems finding it let me know because I live fairly close to them. Going to pick one up for my truck asap......rep said kragen,auto zone or napa carry or can order the parts for ya....


Thanks....Do you still have that guys number? Mine is starting to come loose on the back side, and no one in Colo Sprgs has it in stock. Pep Boys is were I got it and they dont carry Grant anymore. You think you could

A. Call that guy for me and see if he can hook me up

or

B. Give me his number so that I can call him?

Thanks in advance

Andy

[sd1]

My pleasure to help you sir :

Heres who I talked with and thier info :
Grant Products
700 Allen Avenue
Glendale, CA 91201
Attn: Customer Service


(800) 952-6947
(818) 247-2910
(818) 241-4683 fax line

their website url is :
http://www.grantproducts.com/default.html

They can tell you where a place is near you to buy it or you can buy from them I believe......

[BigDaddy]

Thanks dude...that was cool.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally posted by 4xfred
:D Here's how I protect mine...
Later...http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/pf4051427746dc5a0f539dfa6a4b8baa1/fb8be0b9.jpg

THata is resolved with just a MILK BONE:kidding:


I use a 6" nail hidden under driver seat!
and many other electrical anti theft details

steering wheel is a good start