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Securing Bolt ons

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Default Securing Bolt ons

I've been looking at lights and other things that bolt onto the outside of my jeep, however they're only bolted on.

What is going to stop a thief from simply unbolting the new mod and walking away?
Loctite?
Tack welds?

There's gotta be some sort of security bot available similar to lug security devices. Or maybe a cable lock?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Im also interested in this and have been wondering!

BUMP!
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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You can buy small cable locks.. I used several bolts when only one is needed and also cleverly hidden zip ties... Not 100%but they have to sing for their supper.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Default securing lights etc.

Light force makes some real good locks(McGard) that secure the bolt so no one can get to them. Also I have used security lock nuts from Mc Master Carr.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Its like every car though.... i dont even lock my jeep. if some low life wants something they will find a way and i would rather someone to unscrew my lights then rip them off...
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Tuffy makes a bolt locker:

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92116_0000.htm

Rebel Offroad sells a secure bolt that's made specifically for winches:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...=1#post2862385
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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I like tamper resistant torx bolts . Not many people have the sockets for them.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MotiCross
Its like every car though.... i dont even lock my jeep. if some low life wants something they will find a way and i would rather someone to unscrew my lights then rip them off...
x2. I paid 35 bucks for my Hellas. I would rather lose a 35 dollar light instead of 400 bucks in body damage. Locking them up will do more bad than good.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Peen the threads or tack weld the nuts.
Park it inside.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Get a big NRA sticker or get a gun/gun rack
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