fiatslug87 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I know any wheel lock can be overcome, but which ones do you think have the greatest deterrent value? My next door neighbor just got the wheels stolen from their Corolla which was on the driveway!!! Since I just put new tires with shiny wheels on my 88 I want a little more security. Things are going to $h!t, the drivers window of my 89 was broken out last week, luckily the local yard had a Cherokee with a good window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 If they want them, they are going to get them. Wheel locks will on (slightly) slow them down. Invest in a cheap set from Amazon, and get security cameras and a hidden kill-switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Mopar still sells wheel locks for our Jeeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 That’s why I prefaced with “I know any wheel lock can be overcome.” I’m thinking of having all the nuts locks, if someone wants to remove 20 locks they really really want them. @eaglescout526 do you have a PN for them? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 do 5 per rim, not just one. and different styles too. make them work for it. then do something so they can't just start the truck and drive away and fight the locks somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 The truck already won’t start without something “special.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 82200313->82201490->82201650->82211405 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 When you have 5 different locking lug nut sets and you can't find that one last keyed socket when your on the side of the road trying to change a flat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I'd put them in a locked box bolted to the inside of the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, SoCalJeepComanche said: When you have 5 different locking lug nut sets and you can't find that one last keyed socket when your on the side of the road trying to change a flat... put the same five one a wheel, what are the chances the flat needs the missing key A: 16% chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: put the same five one a wheel, what are the chances the flat needs the missing key A: 16% chance Wouldn't it be 25%? 4 sets of wheel locks, 100 / 4 = 25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 It’s actually only 6.25%, I meant to write 6% 25% chance of flat for any tire x 25% chance of loss for any key 0.25x0.25=0.0625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Don't get the ones from the tire stores, they all use the same key, if you can find one with a ring on the outside that spins. They take a little longer to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Janitor Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Get the McGard brand ones, they're the OEM for many brands. Best lug nuts I've ran as well. https://mcgard.com/product/chrome-cone-seat-wheel-lock-set-1-2-20-thread-size-set-of-4-locks-and-1-key/?vehicle_year=1989&vehicle_make=Jeep&vehicle_model=Comanche&vehicle_category= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pago cruiser Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Anybody remember the Bonds Burglar Protected Car from For Your Eyes Only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 10:10 AM, eaglescout526 said: 82200313->82201490->82201650->82211405 Thanks Daeson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: Thanks Daeson No problem. Let me know if you want a set, or 10. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Here in New Orleans you'll see people put boots on their cars or trailers. A bit overkill but they seem to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 <------------- Glad to live in a low crime area. My MJ and WJ are both sitting in my driveway with the keys in the cupholder and unlocked. Not worried about someone stealing them unless they bring a tow truck or some jumper cables. I just leave them sit till the battery is dead........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 2 hours ago, watchamakalit said: <------------- Glad to live in a low crime area. My MJ and WJ are both sitting in my driveway with the keys in the cupholder and unlocked. Not worried about someone stealing them unless they bring a tow truck or some jumper cables. I just leave them sit till the battery is dead........ Where do you live??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 If they wanna go through a gate and past a Doberman and motion detectors, have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Nebraska..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 EMPLOYMENT TIME FOR ME: I have NODS (Night Vision), and a suitable long range "intervention tool". You pay room and board, and I guard your vehicle(s) at night as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Move. They will take your whole truck instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 The current Mopar locks made by McGuard have an outer sleeve that is free spinning, so you can't just hammer a socket on it and spin it off. I would look at ones like that if it was me. I know as a tech, that sleeve made it a real pain to get it off without the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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