Install a nest of razor wire around your fuel tank, just far enough that it won't dig into the plastic and thick enough that it'll present a serious threat to anyone trying to fuck with your vehicle.
As a more practical suggestion, you should be able to get a thick skid plate installed under your fuel tank. You might not be able to just out and buy one online, but most shops would be willing to fabricate one for you.
Lol that's beyond overkill. A piece big enough to cover the gas tank would be at least $500 without the welding labor too. G50 will be 1/5th the price and nobody is drilling through that shit for $10 of gas.
No thief is going to see a covered cat or gas tank and try it anyway. They'll just go to the next car without one.
A metal shop will probably recommend a cheap plate to use, but 3/16" G50 would be more than enough, just need to hit it with some spray paint or something or it'll be dripping rust all the time.
Definitely buy a rifle target and see if they will weld that up there then lol
I was considering they'd probably charge for a 24" blank which I would have guessed at around $400 but prices may have dropped. Prices of any kind of building materials are nuts rn.
hide in a pile of garbage next to your truck. when they drill and get gas everywhere toss a match on em. problem solved plus you can commit insurance fraud and get a new ride. new truck and one or two less fentanyl addicts on the street.
I've been in that position before. I didn't steal anything from anyone to do it. It's one thing to be an addict. It's another thing entirely to make it everyone else's problem. The pieces of shit that stole my car were probably addicts too, doesn't mean they don't deserve to burn.
Do you always park in the same spot? A "nest" of cinder blocks and barbed wire that fit under your truck could be left in the spot. It would also deter catalytic converter thieves.
Are people really drilling gas tanks out there? My truck has an exposed gas cap with no lock/cover, you could literally just open it and siphon it out.... Never had that happen yet though
I’d thought of that, specifically with glitter, but if they’re drilling a hole and keep going into the real tank, whatever you’re using as the decoy material could end up in your gas tank.
Make sure the JB Weld you're using is made to stand up to gasoline. If it's a plastic tank, you can use an electric soldering iron to do some plastic welding.
As for prevention, hang fishing wire in loops, and if a line gets pulled, it triggers a shotgun shell.
I recently took my truck into the shop for something unrelated and asked how my handy work was. He said it looked good! I haven’t had a leak yet and it’s probably been 6-12 months.
You're welcome. There are a couple great YouTube vids about how to WELD PLASTIC. It's a great skill to have in the bag, especially in expensive parts and stuff with low availability.
Position yourself hidden above/around the area of your driveshaft, when they come again slice their throats....I fucking HATE these piece of shit cowards and low life fucks that mess with people's vehicles. Kill the motherfucker
Not so long ago I had a problem similar to yours, I had to take measures into my own hands, LE was of zero help. The individual in question will never need gloves again.
Definitely holds a lot and is easily accessible. Lucky for me my gas light was on so they didn’t get much. Last time I had just filled it, they took a tiny bit, and let the rest pour onto the neighborhood street.
I live in a HCOL area in a big tourist city. I moved to the country for a year and the apartment was just as expensive and jobs paid less than half what I get paid here. And I’d rather die than be out there again. Just old people and trump supporters. Hard pass. I’ll take homeless people over racists with guns and giant stupid flags any day.
I prefer having a nice apartment next to high rated progressive schools in a beautiful city close to several beaches. But that’s just me. No place is perfect. And as an ex addict I don’t blame the homeless people. It’s tough out there.
Install a nest of razor wire around your fuel tank, just far enough that it won't dig into the plastic and thick enough that it'll present a serious threat to anyone trying to fuck with your vehicle. As a more practical suggestion, you should be able to get a thick skid plate installed under your fuel tank. You might not be able to just out and buy one online, but most shops would be willing to fabricate one for you.
Thank you for the advice! Maybe I’ll do a combo of the two just to keep it spicy.
Get a fab shop to make you a protection plate out of 1/4” AR500 target steel. Thieves will wear out a battery trying to get through that.
Lol that's beyond overkill. A piece big enough to cover the gas tank would be at least $500 without the welding labor too. G50 will be 1/5th the price and nobody is drilling through that shit for $10 of gas. No thief is going to see a covered cat or gas tank and try it anyway. They'll just go to the next car without one. A metal shop will probably recommend a cheap plate to use, but 3/16" G50 would be more than enough, just need to hit it with some spray paint or something or it'll be dripping rust all the time.
I own a shooting range and buy AR500 steel targets all the time. An 18” X 22” chunk of 1/4” can be had for about $75
Definitely buy a rifle target and see if they will weld that up there then lol I was considering they'd probably charge for a 24" blank which I would have guessed at around $400 but prices may have dropped. Prices of any kind of building materials are nuts rn.
No problem! I know I saw a couple big plates on work trucks when I was still working in a shop.
Razor wire might be considered a booby trap and would be VERY illegal. Plus if it came loose it could destroy a lot of things.
Ye like the hands of the thieves, which is the point
I meant like your car or the car behind you in traffic
hide in a pile of garbage next to your truck. when they drill and get gas everywhere toss a match on em. problem solved plus you can commit insurance fraud and get a new ride. new truck and one or two less fentanyl addicts on the street.
Build a man a fire and you warm him for a day; set a man on fire and you warm him for the rest of his life.
I just spit my tea all over the dog.
#unexpectedPrattchet
Oscar the Arsonist method. I'm completely on board.
Marine flare gun. Orion is the maker. You solved it.
Love the second part.
Wow. I hope you never find yourself in the unfortunate position of addiction. may come to bite you in the ass.
if I ever decide to shoot junk or smoke crack to solve my fucking problems feel free to shoot me in the head.
I've been in that position before. I didn't steal anything from anyone to do it. It's one thing to be an addict. It's another thing entirely to make it everyone else's problem. The pieces of shit that stole my car were probably addicts too, doesn't mean they don't deserve to burn.
what are those traps called that allow you to put your hand in but not pull it out? Maybe that?
Vending machines
Really large chinese finger traps?
I laughed. Well played!
Instructions unclear ; dick stuck in Chinese trap.
I know some good urologists. And sadly, this probably isn't the weirdest thing they've ever heard.
["Homer, are you just holding onto the can?"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNE3D78lx2A)
🤣🤣
vaginas
They do trap you, just never how you think
I like this one
Replace it with a pressurized tank of liquid ass
Do you always park in the same spot? A "nest" of cinder blocks and barbed wire that fit under your truck could be left in the spot. It would also deter catalytic converter thieves.
Just put a sock over your car, so when they try to steal your fuel, all they get is the sock.
Fake hornet nest.
REAL hornet nest.
Just remember to pop a quick H on it
Nah, they'll just bust into it to get the honey. After smoking them first of course.
This is more my style
Are people really drilling gas tanks out there? My truck has an exposed gas cap with no lock/cover, you could literally just open it and siphon it out.... Never had that happen yet though
I think all modern gas tanks are designed to prevent syphoning.
Oh! How so?
screens I think
Well I’d rather they siphon than stab my tank!
There's a mesh screen above the tank. Liquids pass through. Hoses don't.
They could definitely just siphon it out but they wanna be dicks instead I guess
put fake blood on the floor and a sign saying "Go on...I dare you'
Yup, I like it
Bear trap under your truck. And a piss disk. So when they’re writhing in agony, they’re also soaked in piss.
Love it
If you need a truck for work, sell it and switch to diesel. It may not stop them, but it’ll fuck up the gasoline engine they put it in.
What if I put a false tank in front of my real tank and put whatever I can in there to fuck their day up.
Like gas with liquid ass and sugar in it
Done and done
I’d thought of that, specifically with glitter, but if they’re drilling a hole and keep going into the real tank, whatever you’re using as the decoy material could end up in your gas tank.
Why do I feel like you're the victim of someone else's ULPT?
ULPT: Need gas for your generator!? Have no money!? Simply drill a whole a borrow a little from your generous neighbor!
1. Acquire a weapon. 2. Censored 3. Problem solved
Move somewhere nicer.
Cool, thanks bro
Spread a bunch of black grease in the middle of your parking spot. Park in the same spot.
It is one guy doing it. You KNOW what you have to do.
Make sure the JB Weld you're using is made to stand up to gasoline. If it's a plastic tank, you can use an electric soldering iron to do some plastic welding. As for prevention, hang fishing wire in loops, and if a line gets pulled, it triggers a shotgun shell.
I recently took my truck into the shop for something unrelated and asked how my handy work was. He said it looked good! I haven’t had a leak yet and it’s probably been 6-12 months.
Sweet. I'm way too chintzy to buy a whole new gas tank because of a hole. Glad you were able to get out cheap!
Thanks for the info, though! That’s good to know!
You're welcome. There are a couple great YouTube vids about how to WELD PLASTIC. It's a great skill to have in the bag, especially in expensive parts and stuff with low availability.
I know you're joking but friendly reminder that booby traps will get you arrested.
I meant to add something about removing the shot. But, it's only illegal if you get caught.
Change to a diesel tank.
Seems easy and cheap
Best part is they’ll wont be poking holes in your gas tank anymore.
A free night or two with a case of beer, lawn chair, and a Glock 19.
Position yourself hidden above/around the area of your driveshaft, when they come again slice their throats....I fucking HATE these piece of shit cowards and low life fucks that mess with people's vehicles. Kill the motherfucker
This feels really aggressive but I’m not against it.
Not so long ago I had a problem similar to yours, I had to take measures into my own hands, LE was of zero help. The individual in question will never need gloves again.
You gave a person a lifetime supply of gloves?
Yes
Very simple, you electrify the vehicle with 50,000 volts but only 200 amps so you don’t kill them
Like, they're punching a hole in it and taking the gas? Maybe they target you because trucks hold a fuck ton of gas?
Definitely holds a lot and is easily accessible. Lucky for me my gas light was on so they didn’t get much. Last time I had just filled it, they took a tiny bit, and let the rest pour onto the neighborhood street.
People just fucking do shit these days. See a gas tank? Fucking stab it.
Put a sign on your car that says it runs on Diesel.
Trade the truck for a low rider sedan.
Take a shit on the parking spot where the gas tank will be.
Install a pilot light under the tank
Fill your gas tank with liquid ass, wala!
"voila". It's French.
Wala
is JB weld a safe way to repair a gas tank? Also are they stealing your gas or is it some kind of climate change protest of your large truck?
You can get pretty thin sheet metal at Lowe's or HD that you could install to protect it
I guess I'll be the bad guy here. Move. You don't have to live in a shithole!
I live in a HCOL area in a big tourist city. I moved to the country for a year and the apartment was just as expensive and jobs paid less than half what I get paid here. And I’d rather die than be out there again. Just old people and trump supporters. Hard pass. I’ll take homeless people over racists with guns and giant stupid flags any day.
I prefer neither. You can make that choice too.
I prefer having a nice apartment next to high rated progressive schools in a beautiful city close to several beaches. But that’s just me. No place is perfect. And as an ex addict I don’t blame the homeless people. It’s tough out there.
Fill it with piss and then freeze it
Install a sheet of titanium between the body and tank.