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ideas for tamperproof nuts

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by hanrock, May 12, 2012.

  1. May 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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    hanrock

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    hi im looking for ideas to tamper proof the nuts on my vision x lights they are small 10 mm wrench fits an and all ideas welcome thanx :)
     
  2. May 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    Loctite the threads.
     
  3. May 12, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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  4. May 12, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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    Buy tamper proof 4MM bolts (security screws, requires a special tool to remove them).
     
  5. May 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    looked around town for the security screws seems hard to find here was going to use lock tite dont want to loose them
     
  6. May 12, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    The things required to pull bitches
    Piaa lock nuts.
     
  7. May 12, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    The same way a thief will.

    Battery powered Dremel and 30 seconds to grind flats, spin it off with a pair of Channel Locks.


    Battery powered Dremels and Sawsalls are common tools in a criminal's toolbox these days... same reason welding your exhaust will not save your cat.
     
  10. May 12, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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    Best option is those piaa lock nuts and weld a 3in long tube around the nut just big enough to fit the key and socket in.
     
  11. May 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    I'm sure if a thief wants something bad enough he will get it, I was trying to help the OP. Thanks for making his situation hopeless.
     
  12. May 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    I just used double hose clamps (one on top of the other) on my Piaa lights. Since they're mounted on a (dare i say...bull bar) it's hard to get in there with a socket. With the double clamps it would take too much time to get all 4 off useing a socket wrench...not benificial for your average rip off and dash dick licken dog.
     
  13. May 13, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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    These work fine for what you are asking for and have used them myself.

    TufNut

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  14. May 22, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    I think there awesome. Work just like there supposed to. Only thing I find ridiculous is the price. But I suppose it beats buying new lights. Can someone pm me link to kragen lights gb?
     

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