Light Bar Theft

[Blueblood]

Hey guys, any advise on how to try to prevent theft on light bars? just had a 30" light bar stolen and looking for ideas on what i can do to help prevent it.

 

[Rob Daman]

sucks to hear. there are security screws and such but if they want to get it they will.

 

[ShikyoX]

@Rob Daman is correct and if you go the route make sure you order uncommon tamper bolts and nuts standard torxs and Allen tampers are common and can easily buy the tool almost anywhere.

These are uncommon tamper bolts that have nut versions as well , and are slightly more difficult to get the tool for

 

[solscooter]

From in the bumper?!? Howe that even happen

 

[Blueblood]

From in the bumper?!? Howe that even happen

yup from the bumper. im having the winch installed now so it will block it in as well.

 

[Tyler]

@Rob Daman is correct and if you go the route make sure you order uncommon tamper bolts and nuts standard torxs and Allen tampers are common and can easily buy the tool almost anywhere.
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These are uncommon tamper bolts that have nut versions as well , and are slightly more difficult to get the tool for

I have never seen these before and they seem like they would definitely turn most thieves away. How would the top one work?

 

[ShikyoX]

I have never seen these before and they seem like they would definitely turn most thieves away. How would the top one work?

A specialties tool would be required the wave grove is inset in the head the tool will be a reverse that one I would presume wouldnt allow much torque on it so not s good option but there are many anti theft bolts and nuts some are more common and easier to get tools for

 

[Tyler]

A specialties tool would be required the wave grove is inset in the head the tool will be a reverse that one I would presume wouldnt allow much torque on it so not s good option but there are many anti theft bolts and nuts some are more common and easier to get tools for

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[ShikyoX]

Good to know. Thanks.

that is thebtool for the wave bolt seems interesting

 

[Tyler]

View attachment 18423that is thebtool for the wave bolt seems interesting

Seems both good at preventing theft and good at preventing you from removing the bolt after it strips on the first use.

 

[ShikyoX]

Seems both good at preventing theft and good at preventing you from removing the bolt after it strips on the first use.

Ahhshshs pretty much not a smart design, reminds me of break away bolts

 

[TRDcement_taco19]

Dang hate thief’s! They stole my 50” curve and no brand light bar off my 16 4R. File police report, they found the sucker with 3 different lightbar stashed behind his pickup with all wires cut! Dumb ppl

 

[ShikyoX]

Dang hate thief’s! They stole my 50” curve and no brand light bar off my 16 4R. File police report, they found the sucker with 3 different lightbar stashed behind his pickup with all wires cut! Dumb ppl

That sucks , least the police found the person cops were I live wouldnt even bother looking ,but protecting your investment should be on every bodies mind

 

[Tape]

Wow, crackheads know how to use tools?

 

[Tyler]

Dang hate thief’s! They stole my 50” curve and no brand light bar off my 16 4R. File police report, they found the sucker with 3 different lightbar stashed behind his pickup with all wires cut! Dumb ppl

That sucks man. Do you just cut your losses on it now?

 

[smoothoperators]

That absolutely sucks. Theives are almost on the same level as pedos in my mind. The one thing that sucks about having nice things is that people that don't are always looking to take them rather than work for them on their own. Hope your insurance covers it and pays you quickly for all the other stuff they stole as well.