Brian's '96

[yikes]

In all honesty, that is just there to slow down the thieves when in Baja. I'll have it hidden and disconnect it whenever I'm away from the Bronco. I'm sure there are other secret ways to prevent them from driving away with it, but like I said, this should slow them down....at least 30 seconds. Haha!

Not sure if you have an airbag that you want to keep, but if not why not just use a quick disconnect steering wheel and take it with you when in Baja?

Because anyone can buy one. Other methods are mor complex to resolve; however, it's a good idea and I probably will do just that as a tertiary measure.

[sydude]

I know anyone can buy one, but is a thief really going to go out and buy a Momo race wheel to keep as a stealing tool? It's what I thought I was going to use for NYC a long time ago, but grand theft is nearly extinct here now.

[yikes]

I know anyone can buy one, but is a thief really going to go out and buy a Momo race wheel to keep as a stealing tool? It's what I thought I was going to use for NYC a long time ago, but grand theft is nearly extinct here now.

There's a lot more quick releases at SCORE races than there are in NYC. Haha! Steal a wheel, steal a car. Crooks are crafty down there.

[ryan B]

idea 2: wheel boot? bulky but probably quite effective. http://www.universalboot.com/parking-en ... -boot.html

idea 3: when parked turn steering wheel to full lock left or right. On your upper or lower steering u joint run a burly lock through it, and through a nearby tab or some fabricated object. locking the steering shaft at full turn.

[tcm glx]

Call me old school, how about an alarm, and some good insurance?

[philofab]

Or a trained attack dog?

[RyanDS650X]

Even better, an attack Chupacabra!

[yikes]

Even better, an attack Chupacabra!

Winner!!!!!!!!! but I'll still get the wheel boot for a second line of defense.

[hobbyturnedobsession]

How about the German alarm system where if you grab the door handles flames shoot out from under the truck? Guaranteed no one would touch it again.

[PaulW]

Prevention thievery in the big cities:
Some of the most publicized stolen rigs occur at the race pits, popular race watching areas, at hotels with no security, or parked on the street. The pros use a box trailer with a winch they put the rig inside and drive off. The really great rigs that are highly visible are usually exported overseas in a container - never to be seen again. Tow trucks are usually painted and resold with fake titles. Rarely are they recovered.

Rule #1 Do not park your expensive rig unattended. For the night if you do not want to sleep in the rig hire someone to guard it. That is why they have secure compounds during contiingency in Ensanada.
For parking at the race or in a sleepy town while you eat, disable the rig. Lots of times you see rigs in front of a cafe with no steering wheel because the owner tool it with him.
I use a Club and an alarm that diables the starter for the cafe stops.
You will never see my rig at a hotel at night unless the hotel has a guarded compound.
Success - So far after 7 years.
PaulW

[yikes]

Made a couple support rods for the core support. Hoping to minimize movement, especially given that I'll be retaining the factory jood for a while. Utilized the existing fastening points left from the impact sensors. Do you think they should be connected?

[PaulW]

Made a couple support rods for the core support. Hoping to minimize movement, especially given that I'll be retaining the factory jood for a while. Utilized the existing fastening points left from the impact sensors. Do you think they should be connected?

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I had supports like that and they just ripped out of the core support. This is due to the thin metal there. Now I have added a 2x2" angle that is bolted to the core support and the new diagonals like yours went from 1/2" to 1" since the 1/2" ones failed due to to much flex. The diagonals are bolted to the new angle and welded to the cage.
Also be sure all the bolts that for the core support, grill, & fenders are in place. This will stabalize the whole assemble. I had 5 missing bolts when I finally got around to checking the whole thing out. On the last drive I see a whole lot less movement. Maybe all this will result in longer lasting glass fenders?
ANd my attachment is in line with the cage down tube as opposed to yours which are at an angle and to the crossover. Don't know if that is a big issue?
PaulW

[convoy]

Brian,
Nice work with the supports!

[philofab]

I need to add those supports to Big Bertha. Ever since I added the fiberglass front fenders it has felt loose and worn out. I knew the front sheet metal did a lot to stiffen the truck, but I didn't realize how much.

[bajascott]

hey brian watch out the body might fall apart arount your puck man,...im jus' sayin.
i am curious tho, when are you going to mount that 'glass hood?

[yikes]

hey brian watch out the body might fall apart arount your puck man,...im jus' sayin.
i am curious tho, when are you going to mount that 'glass hood?

Haha! I give up.


The glass hood is not going to happen right now. I spent a whole day messing with it and decided to just keep the factory unit until I can afford an Autofab hood.

[AussieRod]

Gut the factory hood out a little to reduce weight.......

[yikes]

Coated the bumper. Not sure if I like this color as much as the last one. Too yellowy.

[bajascott]

looks great i like the color.
what no glory holes??

[yikes]

looks great i like the color.
what no glory holes??

Haha! Nope! Couldn't find anyone willing.