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[Wittsend]

Yes ...

But they will simply lift either end and drag it out onto a recovery truck.
Wearing hi vis vests and flashing beacons no one is going to take a 2nd look.

Gone in 60 seconds

[oilstain]

^^^^^^
a cheering thought for the weekend

[MWAD7]

I guess it depends on what sort of thief you’re worried about.

Simple mechanical and electrical defences should reduce the risk of opportunistic joy-riders etc. that just want a jolly. The only time I don’t fully deploy all of my handbrake/pedal/steering locks is when the vehicle is parked 30 feet away while I’m working on some other project on my drive for a few hours.

Nothing much other than a secure building will guard against professional thieves stealing for intact export etc. Anyone involved in that game will be more than capable of defeating locks of all descriptions, disconnecting handbrakes, propshafts etc. and bypassing any electrical ignition-defeats etc.

The best defence is possibly location! I did ask my local police if LRs (of any age) are much of a problem up here in Scotland and they didn’t think that they featured much in reported thefts...

[w3526602]

Hi,

I've been thinking ... sorry about that.

Visualise a sheet of checker-plate (or W.H.Y) the same size/shape as the driver's side floor panel, hinged along the front edge, lying on top of the factory floor panel. OK, it might not be that simple ... I don't have a Series to look at .. but it shouldn't be too difficult ... cut a notch where the handbrake lever is, etc.

When parking, lift the plate vertically, and padlock it to the bulkhead, parcel shelf, or where-ever, thus putting the pedals out of reach/sight.

If you can find a sheet of stainless, it should be angle grinder un-friendly, but aluminium won't be too far behind ... it will "load" a grinding disc.

A Brownie point to whoever makes this idea work.

602

[Serious Series]

Something like this
https://www.lro.com/land-rover-parts-and-gear/x-defend-defender-pedal-lock

[100+9]

Something like this
https://www.lro.com/land-rover-parts-and-gear/x-defend-defender-pedal-lock

Bit dear. By virtue of its speed of operation, and it stores flat, in situ, that has to be the best pedal-lock I've seen.

But it's fitted those daft locks. I loathe those stupid 'Round' Tube type keys most of these devices use. Slow to use, almost impossible to get 'cuts' made for, and the so-called security advantages are non-existent. No thief will wait around to 'pick' them anyway. All they do is form an extra barrier to the user. Unfortunately both my Breckland, and my Clutchclaw have them. Slows use of the locks no end, and annoys the  hell out of me, when using daily.

[oilstain]

Something like this
https://www.lro.com/land-rover-parts-and-gear/x-defend-defender-pedal-lock

Looks good and looks quick to use but if the theif puts a crowbar in the gap at the top will it just fall flat

and not cheap unless very secure

[oddjob]

It looks good but apparently it doesn't fit a series 
Has anyone modified one to fit?

 

[williammac]

By Breckland... unlike any other wheel-clamp it's quick, small and cheaper / quicker than any wheel-clamp I've seen large enough to fit a leafer.

Hi 100+9
This sounds like it's just what I need - I usually use a HO approved clamp when my vehicle is parked up for a while at home - but at 44lbs it's not ideal for use when out and about!
Can I ask which model of Breckland you have? Does it clear the hubs?
Thanks!

[100+9]

Yeh, I had one of those. Really cheap on eBay. Bailiff / local Auth. grade. Alwasy cheap used, intimidating but a bit pointless in real use. Pain to use, and won't stop an angle-grinder etc anymore than a Breckland.

I use a Breckland LF160 BigBoss. Now, does it clear rims?

Not sure for you. I run late 2B rims so they're deep. As fitted some one tonners. If you've got these you'll need to tweak it, or it won't. Metric stud kits are cheaper. I also run PS10 hubs/discs all round. Thus I have metric studs. This means Breckland branded nuts slip straight on. I'm pretty sure they only make these metric. M16 from memory.



If you do have deeper rims, you'll have to have 2B bits knocking about, or get extension-studs - as for those walk-up step rings fitted 2B. You can get those 2B bits cheaper than shown!

[100+9]

I'm sure Dan won't mind me posting pix of his 'Leccy-board' one tonner. if you've Her Imperial Maj's studs, change one hub for about £6-7.

[williammac]

Great stuff, thank you - I've standard 5.5 rims on M16 studs so should be ok - I'll give the Breckland a whirl!

[100+9]

Reckon you will be fine, goes straight on. You want these M16. I know I have shown mine sitting on rear - regular parking blocks front.  I have another set of these on the front. Lock to your front where you can. I would imagine harder to break (they will break at some point), and/or move on the front, less control, noisier etc.

[100+9]

Oh yes, and with 5.5 on there it'll sit under the front wing and make helluva' racket, rip the wing off and attract attention. You might need x 3 M16 each rim. To orientate the Breckland around  front wing?

[w3526602]

Hi,

It doesn't happen often, but maybe worth mentioning ...

Cleft-wallas have been known to respond to FOR SALE ads, come and inspect/test the vehicle for sale. They say they will think about it, and depart ...

... with all the knowledge needed to return at leisure, and nick the truck.

Take a note of the registration of the vehicle that viewers arrive in.

602