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Light Anti-Theft - How are you protecting your HIDs?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TacoShredsn, Mar 10, 2013.

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What is the best light lock method?

Poll closed Apr 9, 2013.
  1. PIAA Locks

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  2. Light Force Locks

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  3. Tack Weld

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  4. Thread locker (Loc-Tite etc.)

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  1. Mar 10, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    TacoShredsn

    TacoShredsn [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I just purchased some Rugged Ridge red ring HID lights that bolt onto the bumper. Retailing at around $200 a light, I would hate for them to get stolen so I'm thinking about investing in some light locks.

    Which of these from the links below is a better lock? What locks do you use or what better methods are there to prevent light theft?

    PIAA
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    http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/lamp_lock_set_by_piaa/1104000115_4829.aspx

    Light Force
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    http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=15235

    I've searched other threads but I still want more opinions and other ideas so let's get a poll going.
     
    Last edited: Mar 10, 2013
  2. Mar 11, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    Where do you get these & how do you use them? I like this idea.
     
  3. Mar 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM
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    TacoShredsn

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    There's a few different off road sites that offer these depending on the thread size your lights have. Mine are 10mm threads and I know that KC lights use 1/2" threads. The locks just replace the standard nut and they lock with a special key that's included. Just google "10mm light locks" or "1/2 light locks" depending on your thread size. KC and Light Force locks are around $30 and the PIAA ones are more expensive at around $40.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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  5. Mar 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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    TacoShredsn

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    Maxtrac spindles, Raptor Style Satoshi Grille, BHLM, HID headlights, Rugged Ridge HID lights, LightForce light locks, custom fabricated off-road bumper, smoked tail lights w/LEDs, Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD double DIN w/ parking brake microbypass, 2 Kicker 12" subwoofers w/ Sony Xplod 800w amp, Moto Metal 951s, BFG AT 285s, GoRhino Dominator II steps, K&N cold air intake, blue LED interior dome light, white LED interior overhead lights, LEDGlow Blue interior lighting, LED license plate lights, front Fox 2.5 Coilover shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, rear Fox 2.0 adj resi's, Custom 3" Deaver J66 Leaf Springs, Flowmaster 40 muffler, Carbon XP windshield tint, FatMat sound deadening, back-up camera
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