You can turn nearly anything into a faraday cage or make your own. All you need is a cage of a conductive magnetic metal around the area to be protected.
Aftermarket anti theft security systems
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I tried with a tin, then a small steel box. Also figured my EZ Pass bag used to shield the pass from registering would work but no go, the TRX picked up the fob.
I’m sure you are right just didnt have what was needed. Bought a few faraday pouches ($8.00) for the wife & kids too.
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What about something like this. A Bluetooth relay to interrupt starter. Hide under the hood or somewhere (not under the dash). Trigger it with your phone.
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For the faraday box to be effective do you have to leave the fob in your car? I dont get how it would help if say you went to the movies and your fob is with you.
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. . .you'd have a faraday bag ( like the size of an eyeglasses pouch or something.)
The one I have is made by Mission Darkness
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Cool. Just ordered some. Security should be multi layered. I'm going to go old school with a club and a hidden kill switch. Like the relay idea as well. I still dont have my truck yet so I have time to think it over. Waiting on WS. Then figure it will be a month in transit.
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I just took delivery of my TRX yesterday. Holy crap this thing is awesome. It is impossible to drive it slow. I looked at the speedo and I was going 100 and it felt like maybe 55 at the most.
I am taking security very seriously on this truck.
I bought one of these steering wheel locks off amazon
It fits and it does not mar my steering wheel
BUT you can still move the wheel side to side about 25 degrees until it hits the window on the left or the seat on the right.
Seems like you could still drive onto a trailer or at least move it somewhat. I know no security is perfect and I am also going to run the Trigger one relay and maybe the drone tracking system.
Has anyone used this Disklok before or considered it?
Vs just the old school club bar?
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I am taking security very seriously on this truck.
I bought one of these steering wheel locks off amazon
Disklok
The Disklok was invented in 1993 by the MD following the theft of two Escort RS Mark II Turbo’s in the same year! The Disklok has surpassed all expectations in quality, performance and acceptance by security professionals and often carries an insurance discount. It is the only product on the...
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BUT you can still move the wheel side to side about 25 degrees until it hits the window on the left or the seat on the right.
Seems like you could still drive onto a trailer or at least move it somewhat. I know no security is perfect and I am also going to run the Trigger one relay and maybe the drone tracking system.
Has anyone used this Disklok before or considered it?
Vs just the old school club bar?
Thanks!
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You might want to take the break-in period seriously too my man!I just took delivery of my TRX yesterday. Holy crap this thing is awesome. It is impossible to drive it slow. I looked at the speedo and I was going 100 and it felt like maybe 55 at the most.
I am taking security very seriously on this truck.
I bought one of these steering wheel locks off amazon
It fits and it does not mar my steering wheelDisklok
The Disklok was invented in 1993 by the MD following the theft of two Escort RS Mark II Turbo’s in the same year! The Disklok has surpassed all expectations in quality, performance and acceptance by security professionals and often carries an insurance discount. It is the only product on the...www.amazon.com
BUT you can still move the wheel side to side about 25 degrees until it hits the window on the left or the seat on the right.
Seems like you could still drive onto a trailer or at least move it somewhat. I know no security is perfect and I am also going to run the Trigger one relay and maybe the drone tracking system.
Has anyone used this Disklok before or considered it?
Vs just the old school club bar?
Thanks!
Maybe check out Ravelco for that additional peace of mind.
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dealer sales guy told me there was no break in period.
I have not dogged it to full capacity yet. Im still getting used to it!
I have not dogged it to full capacity yet. Im still getting used to it!
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I might've missed it, but I didn't see these questions answered in the thread? Can you still use the AUX switches from your pin code to operate other mods like light bars, winches etcetera? I assume this interrupts remote start?
Just get an IGLA alarm!
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This thread is duplicative in many ways from earlier threads, so I recommend you search older ones for TONS of detailed information. I will attempt to summarize a few of the salient points here:
1) LAYER 1 - For whatever reason, it is fairly easy to circumvent the RF key fob system on TRXs (and Dodge, and Jeep, and Chrysler) if you have the right equipment (which isn't terribly hard to get if the thief makes the effort). There are various ways this is done, but they all amount to "cloning" your fob somehow. There are also many separate methods of defeating these attacks, depending on the method the thief uses. IMHO, the best way to beat this problem is not to chase individual defeats (faraday pouches, RF module lockdown, etc.), but rather to add another interrupt, separate from the RF system. There are several aftermarket solutions for this (Ravelco, Mobilistics starter relay, etc.). They all have their pros and cons, and there is no universally acknowledged "best one." Look into them and decide for yourself.
2) LAYER 2 - If all that failed, and they manage to steal your truck anyway, then you can look at various ways to track it down. Apple Air Tags perhaps being the easiest and cheapest, but there are MANY systems out there that are more sophisticated if you want to go that route. Risk involved here also, as vehicle theft is low priority / no priority for most police departments. Trying to recover it yourself comes with its own risks. Up to you how/if you want to pursue this.
3) There is NO full-proof method. At the very least, as long as tow trucks exist, cars can be stolen no matter what you put on them. Only question is how much money and inconvenience are you willing to invest to make it harder, so they move on to an easier mark.
Hope this helped.
1) LAYER 1 - For whatever reason, it is fairly easy to circumvent the RF key fob system on TRXs (and Dodge, and Jeep, and Chrysler) if you have the right equipment (which isn't terribly hard to get if the thief makes the effort). There are various ways this is done, but they all amount to "cloning" your fob somehow. There are also many separate methods of defeating these attacks, depending on the method the thief uses. IMHO, the best way to beat this problem is not to chase individual defeats (faraday pouches, RF module lockdown, etc.), but rather to add another interrupt, separate from the RF system. There are several aftermarket solutions for this (Ravelco, Mobilistics starter relay, etc.). They all have their pros and cons, and there is no universally acknowledged "best one." Look into them and decide for yourself.
2) LAYER 2 - If all that failed, and they manage to steal your truck anyway, then you can look at various ways to track it down. Apple Air Tags perhaps being the easiest and cheapest, but there are MANY systems out there that are more sophisticated if you want to go that route. Risk involved here also, as vehicle theft is low priority / no priority for most police departments. Trying to recover it yourself comes with its own risks. Up to you how/if you want to pursue this.
3) There is NO full-proof method. At the very least, as long as tow trucks exist, cars can be stolen no matter what you put on them. Only question is how much money and inconvenience are you willing to invest to make it harder, so they move on to an easier mark.
Hope this helped.
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