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Relentless Fab Bed Cross Bar Security

Discussion in 'Relentless Fabrication' started by tacovinny, Feb 15, 2015.

  1. Feb 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM
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    tacovinny

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    With using just one sized ratchet for installation, Im worried they are just as easy to steal as install.

    Has anyone gotten any ideas to make these theft proof? At least a little more
     
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  2. Feb 15, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    Air impact them on ? Idk just be a man and tighten them down more . If someone wants something their going to take it . Doesn't matter what you do
     
    Penten, Feb 15, 2015
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  3. Feb 15, 2015 at 3:11 PM
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    I dont see what that has to do with being a man but thanks for your idea if thats what it is
     
    tacovinny, Feb 15, 2015
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  4. Feb 15, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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    I agree that if someone wants them they'll take the effort. A set of security bolts or torx might make it a little harder.
     
    RelentlessFab, Feb 15, 2015
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  5. Feb 23, 2015 at 10:14 PM
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    theboy12 The Answer is 42, But What is the Question?

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  6. Feb 24, 2015 at 11:31 PM
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    mcmaster has a lot of different security type bolts...
     
    92LandCruiser, Feb 24, 2015
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  7. Mar 22, 2015 at 5:07 AM
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    Something like this? You need a special bit to install and remove it. 90% of the time, if it's not quick and easy, people won't bother.
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2015 at 5:15 AM
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    All it takes is a flat blade screwdriver placed against the "rod" in the middle and hit with a hammer to break it off. After that, regular torx bits fit just fine.
    It's still a deterrent though as a lot of folks don't have torx bits.
     
    Murman, Mar 22, 2015
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  9. Mar 22, 2015 at 5:27 AM
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    I still maintain that in the majority of theft cases it was a quick and easy opportunity. in my neighborhood I've seen cars opened up and change stolen because the door was accidentally left unlocked, but we've never had a window broken to gain entry.

    Just last night someone tried to rip the copper downspout off my church. Luckily it was soldered at the joint so all the guy did was bend it a bit. I sincerely doubt the same jackass will come back with a ladder and a sawzall, ya know. People like that are looking for an easy opportunity.
     
    weldo, Mar 22, 2015
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  10. Mar 1, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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    interested in getting the fully loaded version set of 3 with all the goodies, any coupons running right now or deals for TW members? PM if needed. Thanks.
     
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