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Title: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Dan-o on December 02, 2021, 11:33:59 PM
So, last year I picked up a pristine 2006 Silverado.
I live in an OK neighborhood, but the truck sits outside.
A few vehicles get stolen occasionally.

Jackalope's Superduty thread scared me.

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO KEEP MY TRUCK FROM GETTING STOLEN?

Thanks.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: BD1 on December 02, 2021, 11:47:50 PM
Take all 4 tires off :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Dan-o on December 03, 2021, 12:07:10 AM
I was hoping for something a little less drastic.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Romulus1297 on December 03, 2021, 12:28:08 AM
Get your sleeping bag and pretend you are hunting. That’s your new home.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Dan-o on December 03, 2021, 12:47:45 AM
Get your sleeping bag and pretend you are hunting. That’s your new home.

Your advice is not as good as your apples. 


LOL
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 03, 2021, 01:00:44 AM
I was hoping for something a little less drastic.

Ok, just take two tires off, one front and back.🤣
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Scruffy on December 03, 2021, 02:48:22 AM
Put some Dodge emblems on it  :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on December 03, 2021, 04:16:06 AM
You can get and rfid immobilizer. You shouldn’t need it though. Ford made those years of trucks VERY easy to steal.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on December 03, 2021, 04:31:12 AM
Put some Dodge emblems on it  :chuckle: :chuckle:

Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Scruffy on December 03, 2021, 04:36:39 AM
Don't they make some alarm out there where after the truck starts you need to push a button to defeat the theft device.  Basically once the truck starts if the alarm isn't deactivated the truck will shut off and it won't start again.  But maybe the thieves are onto these and can get around them.  It sucks to have your stuff ripped off, I hate thieves
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: buglebuster on December 03, 2021, 04:39:51 AM
It’s a Chevy, I really wouldn’t worry about it  :chuckle:
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Jingles on December 03, 2021, 04:58:59 AM
If memory serves me right at one time there were  power and fuel shut if switches that could be installed , if you are real serious about preventing theft of vehicles, Amy such options still around?
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Stein on December 03, 2021, 07:20:34 AM
You can install an ignition kill kit that has a small switch hidden somewhere in the cab.  When you park, you flip the switch and the ignition won't work until the switch is turned off.

I think you can also install a kill kit connected to the factory alarm, probably some place like Car Toys would be a good place to start.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: jrebel on December 03, 2021, 08:06:01 AM
Just buy a tracking device so if / when it gets stolen, you can track it.   Easy cheap solution.  If I owned a Chevy I would leave the windows down with a key in it….when it got stolen I would buy a dodge.   :yike: :IBCOOL: :chuckle:
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: TommyH on December 03, 2021, 08:07:47 AM
On the TS-6 position chip, one of the 6 can be a “no start/anti theft”, I’m not sure about the compatibility with the Chevy tho. Those trucks really come alive with a good tune.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Dan-o on December 03, 2021, 08:51:30 AM
Thanks all.

Some great advice and some "great" advice in here.

Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: timberfaller on December 03, 2021, 09:11:24 AM
Install a battery/starter dis-connect.  Ya its a little more work to start it when you are in a hurry BUT then that is just life!

My brother did that on a 54 Chev pickup he restored.  Hid the dis-connect under the dash,  never got stolen, people(criminals) tried but never succeeded.

Now, if they show up with a tow truck, the above doesn't work!!
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: wadu1 on December 03, 2021, 09:22:53 AM
Try this devise from Suburban Auto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj540TmgH2c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj540TmgH2c)
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Bob33 on December 03, 2021, 10:26:17 AM
Trunk monkey.

Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Jpmiller on December 03, 2021, 10:43:54 AM
You can install an ignition kill kit that has a small switch hidden somewhere in the cab.  When you park, you flip the switch and the ignition won't work until the switch is turned off.

I think you can also install a kill kit connected to the factory alarm, probably some place like Car Toys would be a good place to start.

When I redid my house I stayed with my in-laws right on the federal way/Auburn border. My truck got stolen and when the cops came out this is what he recommended. He just said not to put it right under the dash next to.tbe ignirion but in a slightly less obvious place.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 03, 2021, 11:10:33 AM
Just buy a tracking device so if / when it gets stolen, you can track it.   Easy cheap solution.  If I owned a Chevy I would leave the windows down with a key in it….when it got stolen I would buy a dodge.   :yike: :IBCOOL: :chuckle:

Smart man right there.👍
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Tinmaniac on December 03, 2021, 11:55:44 AM
Remove the coil wire,duh.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Alchase on December 03, 2021, 09:57:58 PM
As others have said, a kill switch located in a not obvious location.
A buddy of mine added a stock looking switch that was added next to all the other stock switches. Labeled something like bed lights etc…
Only you would know it was a kill switch. In addition to a alarm for the break in notifications.
Title: Re: best way to keep 2006 silverado from getting stolen?
Post by: Kc_Kracker on February 02, 2022, 08:38:35 AM
interrupt the coil wire 12+ with a hidden toggle switch, problem solved.
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