Someone's scoping my Gladiator

[KurtP]

blue lives matter. Merry christmas.

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[FoxForce4]

thats....a little creepy....

it seems like youre assuming there is an emotional component to my argument. There isnt. just be careful with cops is all im saying. Its like having a pet rattle snake. Youll get end up bitten, and people will assume its your fault. They arent there to help. They arent there to keep you safe. Theyre there to enforce what theyre told to enforce, and theyre all hoping they get a chance to get their gun on in the process. Theyll arrest you any chance they get, or have zero issues or thought to rounds getting pumped into your car where your family is while turning the public streets into their own arcade game.

So..... how much time did you do?

 

[Lateralus]

this.

Cops pose way more of a threat to your safety and well being than dirt bags do. Plan and act accordingly.

I haven't seen any data to back up this claim other than what the networks bombard the public with for the last 8 years. I know that distrust of police is a cultural component for many in the US that goes back decades but the reality is that major networks are using that history to sow mistrust and chaos. This tactic works on many levels:

-Men against women
-gay against straight
-poor against wealthy
-white against black
-christian against muslim

We can't even talk about it on this board because it's deemed politcal but I guess if you are making blanket statements against law enforcement, that's okay.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

Sorry about derailing this thread.

OP, buy a “Beware of rattlesnake” decal for the passenger and driver windows. Put this in the floorboard or seat haha Should keep the thieves at bay.

https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Carr...+rattlesnakes+realistic&qid=1608843300&sr=8-3

 

[rr11]

Sorry about derailing this thread.

OP, buy a “Beware of rattlesnake” decal for the passenger and driver windows. Put this in the floorboard or seat haha Should keep the thieves at bay.

https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Carr...+rattlesnakes+realistic&qid=1608843300&sr=8-3

Oh Man I would forget that was there and shoot the floor pan out of my JT.

 

[5JeepsAz]

Two things are making me laugh these days.

The first is this. Those people who say they are 2nd amendment who also say they want more government police are a joke. We need police, and we support police. Obviously. Just don't make me laugh that they work for any person. They work for the law. The law we the people wrote. Constitution much?

The second thing is these folks saying they want to be a whole other country. Funny. Nobody minded. Yup. I read about it for days. Not one person said "please stay". You have to earn your right to be one tiny part of this great big thing called America, and if you wanna run away, well, okay. Renounce already much?

America is reborn everyday by you and me. On Christmas especially, respect for all people, all views, all Americans, is a good way to preserve our democracy. Kyrie eleison. Merry Christmas.

 

[Logan94605]

Ah man.... I was really appreciating how the Jeep family from all over the country with many different backgrounds could come together in this forum and not turn it into a political shit show.

Hopefully this ends here.

 

[4S50]

I put a Bolt hood lock on my Gladiator and am real happy with it. The install was pretty straightforward (I did use bolts rather than the supplied rivets), and it has worked as expected. Allayed my concerns of someone opening the hood and monkeying with the tender bits while I leave it parked in the woods hunting...
https://www.boltlock.com/locks/jeep-hood-lock

 

[Wicked1]

My jeep came with Kahu pre-installed on it and it's like a lo-jack system. I can place geo-fences on my Jeep so if it leaves my area I get text alerts and can report it stolen right then. If you are worried about them messing with your engine just buy the hood locks for it. I live in the ghetto and so far never had a problem. Get the hood locks and like someone else said install a hidden deadman switch if your really worried.

 

[granpappygd]

@OP --- ATTICUS... as in Mr. Finch?

 

[TheLastOne]

I mean, the guy was a fellow Jeeper. Anyone rocking a lifted, beaten up old XJ is a true Wheeler in my book, maybe he was just appreciating your ride. I've had people compliment my truck, or stare at it.

 

[SnazGlad]

In another forum, there was a post about a vehicle alarm that sends the owner text alerts if anyone is attempting to mess with their vehicle. I've been meaning to look into it. Not sure how it would send a text if not connected to wifi, a cellular service tied to etc. However, passing it on for you to maybe look into as well.
If anyone on here, knows the alarm system, be great if you shared a link.

Great dog!

 

[JeepJunky]

On a previous car, I installed a completely hidden kill switch series. At night, I just reached, set them off, and didn't worry. Car wasn't starting if the two switches weren't in the correct order. (Use three position switches) Get a Lojack. Use Sirius Guardian, that comes with the Gladiator. Set a Dashcam that run's 24x7. The Garmin will quit recording if battery gets too low. Just some idea's.

 

[10ecHarry]

Install a tracker.

 

[flyerness]

I put a Bolt hood lock on my Gladiator and am real happy with it. The install was pretty straightforward (I did use bolts rather than the supplied rivets), and it has worked as expected. Allayed my concerns of someone opening the hood and monkeying with the tender bits while I leave it parked in the woods hunting...
https://www.boltlock.com/locks/jeep-hood-lock

Thanks for the suggestion, and I like the idea of a single lock point. You mentioned it was a straight-forward install. Few questions:

Were you able to use existing mounts / no extra drilling ?
Did you have to make cuts into existing grill? Difficulty?
Do you have to remove the original latch?
Any problems w/ the key match?
How secure/waterproof is the keyhole shutter?

Thanks 4S50, appreciate your insight.

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