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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Recently removed my rear seat. & I noticed the amount if space. But I was concerned with security if valuable items in the rear (in my case & 200 sub & a 100 amplifier.) & was wondering besides the security thing you buy that covers the rear if there is any other options. ( sorry but I'm cheap and will not spend 200+ for a security cover if there's other options)
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 03:45 AM
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im not sure what type of sub you have.. I have the Mopar kicker sub.. it has a metal bracket that clips to the back set.. I drilled a hole in that bracket and put a padlock through it and into the seat loop when the seat is in.

when the seat is out I have a short cable I run through one of the floor loops and into the sub and padlock it..

it wont keep the serious thieves out but it does keep the random "im a badass punk kid and gonna steal a sub" out which is 90% of who does that..
ive not had it touch yet and I often leave my jeep parked with the top down...

my amp is up under the dash bolted into the metal so it would be tough to get..
-Christopher
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepaRoo
im not sure what type of sub you have.. I have the Mopar kicker sub.. it has a metal bracket that clips to the back set.. I drilled a hole in that bracket and put a padlock through it and into the seat loop when the seat is in.

when the seat is out I have a short cable I run through one of the floor loops and into the sub and padlock it..

it wont keep the serious thieves out but it does keep the random "im a badass punk kid and gonna steal a sub" out which is 90% of who does that..
ive not had it touch yet and I often leave my jeep parked with the top down...

my amp is up under the dash bolted into the metal so it would be tough to get..
-Christopher
I do similar with anything expensive (freedom top, guns, ect).
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 04:46 AM
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I installed a locked, cabled, strapped Yeti cooler which is rated Bear Proof when the two hood locks are on. This gives me a cooler when needed plus a secure lock box when desired.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepaRoo
im not sure what type of sub you have.. I have the Mopar kicker sub.. it has a metal bracket that clips to the back set.. I drilled a hole in that bracket and put a padlock through it and into the seat loop when the seat is in. when the seat is out I have a short cable I run through one of the floor loops and into the sub and padlock it.. it wont keep the serious thieves out but it does keep the random "im a badass punk kid and gonna steal a sub" out which is 90% of who does that.. ive not had it touch yet and I often leave my jeep parked with the top down... my amp is up under the dash bolted into the metal so it would be tough to get.. -Christopher
ill take some pictures & show you guys
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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Bolt it into the tub and put the nuts on the underside. Too much work for someone to steal. There was some british company that had a security product that would sense someone try to break in and some serious voltage through the body of the vehicle. That would work!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 07:23 AM
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Please tell me you didn't buy a Wrangler for security, especially if you run a soft top. After having many vehicles broken into over the years, I just don't leave anything I can stand loosing ever in my vehicles anymore.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by corupt1
Please tell me you didn't buy a Wrangler for security, especially if you run a soft top. After having many vehicles broken into over the years, I just don't leave anything I can stand loosing ever in my vehicles anymore.
I didn't buy it for security, but having a $300 sound system exposed in the back just makes me worried. Theft isn't a huge issue in my area, but as stated by someone else I worry about the random punk that goes walking by & is feeling tough.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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My Jeep doors are never locked because I would rather someone open the door to find nothing in my Jeep than to cut a $1000 soft top and still find nothing.

That said, if I ever have to move something of value (tools, computer, guns, etc) I usually just tuck it out of the way and throw a jacket or blanket over it. If someone is walking by and notices a big tool box, they might be willing to open up the tailgate and take a look. But if it just looks like a pile of clothes or blankets, I don't think they will be so eager.
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