Secret starter switch for m38

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Secret starter switch for m38

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I have my jeep at the hunting camp. Looking for a way to install a secret electrical switch to secure jeep from theft and or unwanted family member rides!!!! Any sugestions? Thought about cutting the gas t value... Thanks
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Just locate a battery cutoff switch behind the dash or in the front battery box.
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Here's a posting I remembered seeing..............................
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... verse+lock

Coupled with the battery cut-off, you should be good to go. (or NOT go in this case)
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I use the reverse gear tranny lock often. Coupled with an under hood batt cutoff switch and the gas shut off valve you've given the opportunistic
type 3 puzzles to solve. Of course you'll never stop the dedicated pro
who'll just put the transfer in neutral and winch it on a trailer.

The idea is just to make it as much a pain in the arse as possible
and discourage the guy lookin for easy pickins..
keep 'em rollin'
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A chain through the steering wheel has also been used.
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