Update indeed! My truck has been in my control, again, since 7/30....and to be frank.....its been a great blessing. I couldn't say why, but its just great to have it back and we have it running and driving better than before. But before I get to the improvements I'll a couple of pics of what I got back. Its not bad at all but......what were they thinking in those 10 days they had it!
Painted center and column, all the junk in the back(mostly theif stuff; tools, hose, tank, license plates, etc...) DARK tinted windows.
How did they catch 'em? Well, they came speeding up on a police cruiser fast, which gave way and let them pass on a street. The thieves turned down another street while the police went straight, all while running the plate. It came back as STOLEN. The police officer then did a U and took after my truck, but lost sight. He then called on the radio my plate....the back one was still current. They wrangled them at a motel 6 in the fine city of SeaTac. When they approached the woman (there was a guy with her) she kept saying this is my truck....over and over before they could ask her anything. They said no...and called me which began the return.
The stuff I found inside is pretty amazing! State id with SS card, someone else's registration, 4 EBT cards with pin numbers and a broken crack pipe in the ash tray. In the bed, plates that are current and handicapped mirror tag also current. I turned all this in to the Sheriffs and they want to see if they can build a case....who knows.
I do wanna say I did also post on FB that it was stolen.....and did get a response that I know was it 3 days prior. That system works!
Now, for the improvements! I replaced tie rods, new seal on my 3 ott OT tranny (no leaky) and added a anti theft system. Ok, I have no idea how my buddy wired it, but I will try and have him draw a schematic if need be. The system uses a normal 3/16" head phone jack (placed anywhere in the truck) which controls two relays independantly for starter and ignition. When the jack is plugged in, low voltage actuates the relay making the circuit. When the jack is pulled out, no circuit for starter or ignition and an LED flashes on the dash (looks like security system). Pretty cool stuff....this was his first one!
