in dash security?

[mechanic021]

Im curious for all those who have in dash monitors what do you do for security? I have a good alarm and all but i still find myself worried that someone is gonna swipe my in dash dvd and screen combo deal. thanks for your ideas !

Mike

 

[mechanic021]

anybody?

 

[jeff96]

pitbull? but then it might eat your screen

 

[kontai69]

Im curious for all those who have in dash monitors what do you do for security? I have a good alarm and all but i still find myself worried that someone is gonna swipe my in dash dvd and screen combo deal. thanks for your ideas !

Mike

Your DVD headunit/monitor likely has a threaded bolt hole on the backside. Thread an eye bolt into that hole and loop a small steel cable through it. Secure the loop with an aluminum ferrule. Make another loop at the other end of the cable using another ferrule. Then wrap this end of the cable around a well hidden location inside the dash. Secure the loop with a small padlock to allow future removal. Alternatively, you can simply anchor the looped end somewhere inside the dash with a screw. There are actually many screws and bolts already inside the dash which you can use. Make sure to adjust the length of the cable so that the headunit can't be pulled out all the way. You can even superglue in the threads of the eye bolt.

This method is a simple and inexpensive way to greatly impede a thief from stealing your headunit. The materials can be obtained at any hardware store. However, securing the headunit in this manner has the MAJOR drawback of the thief tearing up the headunit and/or dash trying to remove it, so it's definately a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario. However, if you had a well-installed alarm with a 120db piezo siren blasting inside the truck, an amateur thief likely would soon give up.

You may also want to make it a habit to turn off your screen at night, especially near your home or place of parking. A crook can see your brightly lit screen as you are driving by.

 

[expo5.0]

i really wouldn't recommend making your deck hard to remove from your dash. in my experience in that situation the theif will always ruin the deck if they can't get it out.

 

[goobenet]

They'll ruin everything else trying to get the deck out... Friend of mine used 16ga sheet metal and made a new sleve for his, then welded the sleeve to the dash... not going anywhere... til someone tried to steal it. Not worth having to buy a new dash for a 200 dollar stereo... or even a 1500 dollar screen.