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BrianSW99 wrote:Look for a small hole just under the bottom of the plastic surrounding the door handle. See the picture on this page for an example: http://www.jimmijammer.com/JJ%20descrip ... 113200.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also have a Ford truck that was broken into a few years ago using this method.

Brian

On the street they call this and similar methods a slim jim. Some previous coworkers of mine would brag about stealing radios and breaking into vehicles. The most "senior" (aka longest record) boasted a 5 second entry with no alarm. I made sure to stay on good terms with these fellas.

Sorry about your loss.

karl wrote:

BrianSW99 wrote:Look for a small hole just under the bottom of the plastic surrounding the door handle. See the picture on this page for an example: http://www.jimmijammer.com/JJ%20descrip ... 113200.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also have a Ford truck that was broken into a few years ago using this method.

Brian

On the street they call this and similar methods a slim jim. Some previous coworkers of mine would brag about stealing radios and breaking into vehicles. The most "senior" (aka longest record) boasted a 5 second entry with no alarm. I made sure to stay on good terms with these fellas.

Sorry about your loss.

A true 'slim jim' is a long thin piece of metal used to slide between the window and door frame and hook the lock mechanism and open it (and yes, it is a type of beef jerky. LOL) See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Jim_(lock_pick" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). We used to use these on lock-outs for individuals vehicles when I was a LEO. I think many police departments have moved away from doing this a s courtesy now because of the potential of damaging the interior wiring on the door and complaints from locksmiths about them taking their business away.

I have only heard of the method mentioned above as 'punching' a lock, but on the street they may have stolen the term and used it for this method too.

i locked my keys in my truck at the gun show. the lock guy that came out had it open in about 10 seconds.

Sorry about your loss. It's a sucky feeling knowing someone got your things that easy. Hope they are recovered. As for the entry process. There's many types of ways to get in. Popping the cylender is an easy one for most but there are lockout kits and master key sets. Also something I've learned is fords keys are so closely made that there's a good chance yours fits someones you know or vice versa. They will do it all but start it.

Any update on your stolen weapons?

There were a rash of breakins in Grapevine near Carrabas. Over 15 vehicals broken into on New Years eve. Punched some locks, broke some windows....ERRRR!!!

maybe a little late
sorry to hear you got robbed

but if you have a ford truck
my last two superduties and now the 150 i removed the interior door panel
removed the lock mechanism push rods
so the screwdriver into the lock on the outside of the door, simply will just turn and not unlock the door, might make a thief angry and then break the window

the downside is
your truck battery going down and then the remote wont open the doors. then your calling a lock guy to open your door


i thought if we left firearms in our vehicles we had to have them locked or secured somehow???
i installed a small safe under the back seat that is bolted to the truck frame... for those instances where i cant carry .

I have drivin a tow truck for the last 8 yrs. Using a slim Jim I can open your f150 in about 5 seconds. Using the wedge and long rod (big easy) I can be in it in about 10-15 seconds. I can open 98% of the vehicles on the road today with a wedge and long rod......yes even the cars the dealer will tell you I can't open.

The easiest are the Ford and dodge cars/trucks with the lil lock pull on the top rim of the door near the window. 3 seconds with a slim Jim


I am very sorry about your guns. Back in May someone broke into my apt and took 7 of mine. I know the feeling of being violated.

glock27 wrote:no update yet, i have since replaced my g27. i no longer keep any weapons in my vehicle unless i am wearing it. my door locks have been fidgety lately with the keyless entry sometimes only locking halfway, im not sure if thats what happend the night in question but it could been it only does it on rare occasions but now i double check they are fully locked

Sounds like the lock actuator is going out. Pretty common on fords. If it's under warenty they should replace it. If not u can do it yourself or get a bodyshop to do it for you.

BrianSW99 wrote:Look for a small hole just under the bottom of the plastic surrounding the door handle. See the picture on this page for an example: http://www.jimmijammer.com/JJ%20descrip ... 113200.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also have a Ford truck that was broken into a few years ago using this method.

Brian

That's exactly how they broke into my '90 GMC pickup back in '95-'96 & stole about $3000 worth of stereo, tools.

Had an '89 Chevy pickup broken into the same way. They got a diaper bag.......wife's purse was not in it and they left without taking the roll of quarters in the ashtray. If they needed some diapers that bad, I would have given them some........

lonewolf wrote:Had an '89 Chevy pickup broken into the same way. They got a diaper bag.......wife's purse was not in it and they left without taking the roll of quarters in the ashtray. If they needed some diapers that bad, I would have given them some........

Shame it wasn't a bag of DIRTY diapers.

Keith B wrote:

lonewolf wrote:Had an '89 Chevy pickup broken into the same way. They got a diaper bag.......wife's purse was not in it and they left without taking the roll of quarters in the ashtray. If they needed some diapers that bad, I would have given them some........

Shame it wasn't a bag of DIRTY diapers.

Beiruty wrote:

glock27 wrote:I have no idea how they got in.

Scenario 1: They open unlocked door and locked it when done spiffing your guns.
Scenario 2: They have cloned your wireless key fob if you have one, opened the door and locked it when done spiffing your guns.

Did the police came and lifted fingerprints? I guess not, since this is a property theft.

scenario 3: They punched through the lock and opened it.

See if your door key still works. This is how one of mine was broken into. Have to love the console safe. I even take all of my guns out of my shooting bag and put them in it when I'm somewhere I have to park my truck.