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Ditch lights stolen, Any anti theft hard ware?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SailinTacos, Dec 18, 2023.

  1. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:19 PM
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    SailinTacos

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    Had my ditch lights stolen last night, any advice on new hardware? or should i skip having them in general again?

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  2. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:23 PM
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    Empty_Lord

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    Thanks to scum being scum there’s not a lot you can do other than tamper proof bolts or the likes. But ultimately they’re low hanging fruit for anyone to steal. Chances of damage to the truck are higher when they’re on with security bolts

    I’ve had a couple trucks in the shop with stolen cats where the tweakers cut their ditch lights off too to take
     
  3. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:24 PM
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  4. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:27 PM
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    They tried to take my cats off too, I have the CaliRaised shields on them fortunately. I had cheaper ditches on and just switched them out 2 days ago and someone clearly had their eye on me in my complex.

    Not sure if i should just avoid having them or just run my cheap set
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:48 PM
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    what kind of anti theft hardware did you have on it

    hopefully insurance covers and waives deductible on replacement
     
  6. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:49 PM
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    I didn’t have any on it. I felt like I was safe in my complex i mean the place is right next to a police station. I didn’t even know people would want them since no one wanted my last set.
     
  7. Dec 19, 2023 at 12:29 AM
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    Reminds me of the song People = Shit
     
  8. Dec 19, 2023 at 1:21 AM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    How could you tell they tried to take the cats?
    Sorry about your lights, that sucks.
     
  9. Dec 19, 2023 at 1:46 AM
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    What the hell is wrong with people, and where are we headed as a society? Stealing someone else's stuff is running rampant, and no one or nothing is safe or off limits.
     
  10. Dec 19, 2023 at 2:18 AM
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    there's a bunch out there
    anything is better than nothing. I'd probably pick whatever looks hardest to defeat, won't accidentally fail, fall loose, strip, etc.

    could even add additional metal safety wire on top of that as another measure

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    might be more ways than that
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2023 at 2:43 AM
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    joeyv141

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    Thats a cool style nut, never seen that before.
     
  12. Dec 19, 2023 at 2:44 AM
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    Being poor is not a life choice, it does suck you’re stuff got stolen
     
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    I’m not certain what being poor has to do with choosing to be a thief. I’ve been poor. I’ve never been a thief. There is a difference.
     
  14. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:39 AM
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    Hunger makes people do dumb things
     
  15. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:46 AM
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    More likely a drug addiction than hunger.

    You think someone was hungry and said “I’ll steal that lady’s ditch lights so I can get something to eat?”

    You can forgive a thief, but please don’t make an excuse for them.
     
  16. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:47 AM
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    There’s always one ☝
     
  17. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:49 AM
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    And they handed out OxyContin like it was candy and said it wasn’t addictive, oops sorry, you’re on your own
     
  18. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:49 AM
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    After my son had his light bar stolen off our 1st Gen Taco, I have been reluctant to install any kind of accessory lights on my 3rd Gen.

    People suck!
     
  19. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:52 AM
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    jwctaco

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    People have been stealing shit off of cars for as long as I can remember, wheels. I’m 66
     
  20. Dec 19, 2023 at 3:58 AM
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    1st. of all it's someone in your complex or someone you know. Hate to bring that up.
    What city do you live?
    You said they tried to get your cat. too but you had protection for it good for you.
    Next thing is they stole lights because they couldn't get to your cat. I'll show you I'll steal something since I can't get to the cat.
    I'm sorry you are having to deal with this and karma sends them shit for Christmas.
     

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