damn, sorry to hear. What city and state is this in?

It's right there in the title.

OP, sorry to hear about the break-in and stolen ride. I hope it gets found with minimal damage.

wow thats one thing I cannot stand. Ive enjoyed lookin at your truck too. inspiration for me. I hope you get it back and those worthless thieves get what they deserve

I was thinking the exact same thing, I'm kind of surprised the POS's would steal a car after breaking into someone's home, it's two different ball games. hopefully they weren't professional car thieves and they just joyrided it and parked it somewhere. Keep us updated.

My 97 Limited has the factory alarm with starter disable but it is pretty easy to bypass I think. All you have to do is insert the key and turn it twice to override the alarms on these 4Runners. I am not sure but I think that if someone hot-wired it then they could override the security the same way, correct?

I agree that a kill switch is a great option but what else? The problem I have with relays is that they seem too obvious. If I was a thief who wanted to part out a 4Runner then I would just push every button, lights ect until it started (assuming there is no alarm going off)

Self aligning laser sighted big ass guns. That's the plan anyways.

Thanks - and yes, the truck was one thing - once home, discovering they raided my watches and glasses was an additional kick in the nuts.

Fingers crossed. Thanks guys.

Thanks - the more eyes the better.

I can't think of much lower (besides the regulars).

It's amazing what you can get away with when you look like you belong.

Thanks - parts can be replaced, time and effort lost sucks.

Main ignition / fuel pump cut off? I am finding out how to put kill switches in my other rides.

This really blows - but hey, lesson learned. I won't get caught with my pants down again. My Pizza Guy said to buy a shotgun... I think I will!


Thanks - as mentioned, the more eyes out there the better. It's just ****ty the thieves had a few days head start.

Ignition / fuel pump cut off - I gotta figure out how to wire them into my other rides.

IF it does get stolen, Lo-Jack is the best recovery method - police endorsed I believe.

That's what I am thinking. But the B&E throws me... Seems like more of a get-a-way vehicle than an afterthought - hard to figure out which was targeted.

That's the plan!

I appreciate it. A ****ty ordeal for sure.

Lo-Jack is great - I'll be adding it to my Tundra for sure.

Our thoughts exactly. But my roommate and I live a low profile. We live in a cul-de-sac with a street placed attached garage - others in the neighborhood could have staked it out but I don't want to make assumptions. I do work on it in the garage / driveway... drive by and you'd see it.

Wildlife monitors are going up soon.

Thanks - the more eyes the better.

Thanks - hopefully insurance doesn't drag their feet.

You're telling me!

Any write ups?

Yep, I love my vehicles and this one was just starting to grow on me.

Indeed - karma is a *****.

I can't figure out which one was targeted - the ride or my junk. The 4Runner was worth more... even just the parts on it. But harder to sell inconspicuously...

I'll be placing the kill relay somewhere they can't see it. And not in the obvious spot - under the seat. I have to find somewhere incognito and not tell anyone.

And now for updates - which are none.

Still haven't found it - going on a week missing. Only time will tell.

I can't think that they broke in for some sunglasses, and I am guessing these weren't rolex's or anything. Did they get into your house proper, or just the garage?

I have to think they have cased you if they got you while on a short trip, and you have a roommate that could be home. Definitely unnerving.

Here's hoping it turns up.

SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS WILL KEEP AN EYE OUT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR IT! IF I SEE EM ILL KEEP EM ROPED UP AT GUNPOINT TILL YOU GET HERE! GOOD LUCK FINDING HER!

Nope - just nice Oakley swag (Time Machine, polarized Juliets, polarized Monster Doggs) along with a Tissot watch and Oakley Split Jackets. In the garage they swiped my new stereo for the 4Runner, older pop up DVD deck (out of my Tacoma), expensive Nemo tent and sleeping bags.

The entry into the garage allowed them to get into the house where they found the spare key.

Since you live in the cul-de-sac, I would imagine this is no pro thief(s) since there is only one way in and out. So either someone had been in your house before, knew what ya had, came in to take your stuff and the 4runner happened to be an extra bonus, OR someone was targeting the 4runner from the first time they saw it.

If there have been no other break ins in your neighborhood, I would want to know who knew when I was not going to be at home. Since they took the tent and sleeping bags (not desirable on the black market, I am guessing used), they plan to use them or give them to friends.

Also, take a pic of your 4runner to every pawn shop, paint and body shop, tire center, and off road store within a 50 mile radius. I would think it is still in town and will turn up sometime later.

How visible was that spare key?

City_Rider....

Sorry to hear about the theft of your 4Runner. You said you had the perception that you were on the good side of Karma, and I say that if that's the case, then you probably are. Things happen sometimes for no other reason than to simply guide us to our next opportunity. Don't waste your time on seeking revenge, but if it the opportunity presents itself, don't hesitate to take it either. Put the info out there as you've been doing so people can keep an eye out, learn what you can from this, and move on.

I hope first that these guys get caught.... second, that you get your 4Runner back in one peice....and third that if not, you build another 3rd gen.

Good luck man.

So sorry to hear about your ride and other possessions. I'll keep an eye out here in Florida.