View Poll Results: Has anyone ever broken in to your Wrangler / JK?
Yes, someone broke into my JK.
8
5.59%
Yes, someone broke into my Jeep, but it wasn't a JK.
16
11.19%
No, I've never had someone break in, but they vandalized my JK.
8
5.59%
Thank God, No, I've never had anyone mess with my JK.
111
77.62%
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Security Thoughts and Poll
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2007
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Thanks Angrbi - can I get that dealer-installed or is that a do-it-yourselfer? 
I think in general, our policy will be to take valuables out, but I'm sure that's not always practical, depending on the load.
The poll information is useful...thanks!
I think in general, our policy will be to take valuables out, but I'm sure that's not always practical, depending on the load.
The poll information is useful...thanks!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 128
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From: md
Like any car I wouldn't leave any thing visible from the outside in the car. I live near washington d.c. and no one has messed with my jeep thank God but just for peace of mind I got a shock sensor with a pager. that just keeps me from leaving restaraunts and shopping malls every five min to check on my ride. The pager was cheap from ebay and it does its job but i may upgrade to a motion sensor.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 358
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From: Murrieta, CA
I have been carrying around my trail cover as well as a bag of tools in the back for several months with the top and doors off. Actually, the tools are in a black bag that I put under the back seat. You can barely see the bag. I keep little things like an iPod locked in the console. So far, no thefts or obvious attempts at theft.
Now, on my old YJ, I was moving from Jacksonville, NM to Washington, DC and forgot to take my CD case out. I was parked in a "secure" garage and the friendly neghborhood thief broke in and stole my cd's and my amplifier / equalizer.
Funny thing about that was that I mounted the amp with something like velcro in anticipation of it getting stolen. There was also a really nice watch in the unlocked glove compartment which was not stolen.
Finally, the thief at least had the courtesy to use the window zippers to get in instead of a knife.
Point is, certain areas are more prone to theft than others. Locking doors on a soft top makes no sense at all unless you are doing it to set an alarm. Alarms only work if you are close enough to hear them but may scare away a thief.
Now, on my old YJ, I was moving from Jacksonville, NM to Washington, DC and forgot to take my CD case out. I was parked in a "secure" garage and the friendly neghborhood thief broke in and stole my cd's and my amplifier / equalizer.
Funny thing about that was that I mounted the amp with something like velcro in anticipation of it getting stolen. There was also a really nice watch in the unlocked glove compartment which was not stolen.
Finally, the thief at least had the courtesy to use the window zippers to get in instead of a knife.
Point is, certain areas are more prone to theft than others. Locking doors on a soft top makes no sense at all unless you are doing it to set an alarm. Alarms only work if you are close enough to hear them but may scare away a thief.
Eternal ***erator
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 18,270
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From: Niagara, New York
I have been carrying around my trail cover as well as a bag of tools in the back for several months with the top and doors off. Actually, the tools are in a black bag that I put under the back seat. You can barely see the bag. I keep little things like an iPod locked in the console. So far, no thefts or obvious attempts at theft.
Now, on my old YJ, I was moving from Jacksonville, NM to Washington, DC and forgot to take my CD case out. I was parked in a "secure" garage and the friendly neghborhood thief broke in and stole my cd's and my amplifier / equalizer.
Funny thing about that was that I mounted the amp with something like velcro in anticipation of it getting stolen. There was also a really nice watch in the unlocked glove compartment which was not stolen.
Finally, the thief at least had the courtesy to use the window zippers to get in instead of a knife.
Point is, certain areas are more prone to theft than others. Locking doors on a soft top makes no sense at all unless you are doing it to set an alarm. Alarms only work if you are close enough to hear them but may scare away a thief.
Now, on my old YJ, I was moving from Jacksonville, NM to Washington, DC and forgot to take my CD case out. I was parked in a "secure" garage and the friendly neghborhood thief broke in and stole my cd's and my amplifier / equalizer.
Funny thing about that was that I mounted the amp with something like velcro in anticipation of it getting stolen. There was also a really nice watch in the unlocked glove compartment which was not stolen.
Finally, the thief at least had the courtesy to use the window zippers to get in instead of a knife.
Point is, certain areas are more prone to theft than others. Locking doors on a soft top makes no sense at all unless you are doing it to set an alarm. Alarms only work if you are close enough to hear them but may scare away a thief.
Actually, locking the doors on my soft top does work, at my house. The neighborhood theives are little kids, and dont know about unzipping or cutting windows, yet. I actually just lock them to deter them playing in it. I am fully aware it is as usefull at detering a real theif as trying to stop an aircraft carrier with a kayak would be.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 358
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From: Murrieta, CA
Happy - you make a good point. I wish I could base my security measures on the intelligence of the local misfits, but we have some very advanced low-lifes that travel into our little town in order to wreak havoc. Last week one (or maybe a group) of them came up and spray painted their gang logo or whatever you'd call it all over town. We only have 12,000 people here and another 12,000 in the next closest town and no gangs or major ciminal activity. About 40 minutes away is the next town that has a really bad gang and drug problem. They come up here because - well - not exactly sure. Maybe we are easy targets.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 434
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From: Ocala
Why would anyone cut the soft top when you can just unzip the whole side off and dive in? I think the best security measure is to not leave valuables in the jeep, or any other vehicle for that matter. If thieves want to get in, they will. Just don't leave anything in that's personal and cannot be replaced for less than your insurance deductible.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 32
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Just to consolidate this type of information into one thread:
www.tuffyproducts.com/trunk/trunk.html#drawer
I wasn't aware of the Tuffy products until now, but obviously, useful for security concerns.
www.tuffyproducts.com/trunk/trunk.html#drawer
I wasn't aware of the Tuffy products until now, but obviously, useful for security concerns.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 94
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From: Bear, Delaware
7 Jeeps - 3 Incidents
Had all Jeeps since '72 (out of 7 only 1 was a hardtop)...had a battery stolen from a parking garage...had a window slashed to get in and get a radar detector...and most recently had the tires slashed in a random act (3 others in the neighborhood)...most of the summer use a duster and top off...just don't leave stuff out in the open...I do use a truck "Club" (this is 3rd Jeep it's been in for piece of mind, even though I have the factory alarm)...this is only my second full door, and I think that adds a lot to the security.
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 994
Likes: 3
From: San Diego
I have not had anything stolen from my JK nor my previous YJ. However, once in a while if my Jeep is parked in an area (doors off) with people crowded around, I'll walk back to the Jeep and someone will be sitting in it talking to their friend. Some people think it is a park bench. Happen to anyone else???
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2007
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Well, it looks like we're finally getting our JK either tomorrow or Thursday. I'm planning on getting the Ravelco kill switch.
Anyone know if they're a hassle to use?
With that, we might get the Tuffy center console, the Tuffy back cover, and maybe some "No Valuables" stickers.
There's a JK in a nearby lot that includes a postcard-sized warning to thieves that basically says, "Before you start, Google Ravelco..."
Anyone know if they're a hassle to use?
With that, we might get the Tuffy center console, the Tuffy back cover, and maybe some "No Valuables" stickers.
There's a JK in a nearby lot that includes a postcard-sized warning to thieves that basically says, "Before you start, Google Ravelco..."