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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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I have a club

But I never use it. Maybe if I knew I was going to be parked somewhere public for an extended amount of time...
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by KJamesJR
Locked my keys in my 98 XJ... Took the LOCKSMITH 45mins to get it open. I'd say that's pretty secure, short of smashing out a window.
It takes less than a minute to jig the door locks open on a late model xj with my locksmith kit.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Me, I use a kill switch that disables ignition and fuel. Towing my jeep is about the only way to steal it.


I have a write up on this forum on how to build your own magnetic operated Immobilizer that works pretty well and is very easy to keep hidden
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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I a big fan of the classic trunk monkey security system
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sthon
Who would steal a burning XJ?
who would burn an xj....
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
It takes less than a minute to jig the door locks open on a late model xj with my locksmith kit.
I locked my keys in my jeep once and I took the rear window out, then put it back in after I got my keys out. Took maybe 15 minutes.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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ive never locked my xj. i dont ever leave anything in it tho. the way i see it nobody really wants to steal a 25 year old jeep. unless ur a desperate wheeler with no wheels. but ive never had a problem with where i live. all my stuff is manual so i dont bother ever locking it. ill leave all the windows down too haha
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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i locked my keys in once. spent 30 minutes trying to get a window down or something till i called my mom and she reminded me that my hatch doesnt lock.... i felt pretty stupid
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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Having a vehicle that's more than 10 yrs old does not have much value for the true thieve but is the punks that steal your Jeep for kicks that concern me.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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Lock your doors. Don't leave anything inside it that looks appealing to crooks. A thief isn't going to waste his time breaking into something that might not actually have anything worth stealing in it.

As far as the ENTIRE Jeep being stolen... park in well lit, active areas, where there is no cover for them to hide behind while breaking in/hotwiring.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Finally got this for $28 at Walmart.
Thx for all the suggestions.

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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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In my drive way, I lock it and count on the factory alarm system. My two dogs hear and know about anything going on in the yard. (or even going past the house) I don't leave steal able stuff it anyways. If it did get broken into, my home owners Insurance will cover it. (also my auto Insurance) I would be claiming a lot things missing that wheren't ever really there. It is also parked under a motion light. And our bedroom is right there.
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Originally Posted by TrailerTrash
Did you pull one on yourself this time?
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was probably a spam bot post that got deleted.
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