STOLEN (CALGARY ALBERTA) - '01 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 - Lifted & Armoured

[JadatheRottweiler]

Sorry to hear about the bad news.

Hope you had adequate insurance coverage.


Keep an out out at local flea markets, swap meets, and obviously online.

Wish you the best of luck in recovery.

Side note: at least you're not near the mexico border, you car has a higher probabilty of recovery!

 

[Gerdo]

This sucks!

 

[Socco]

I feel like that wont be as useful on a manual.

There are so many ways to kill a truck with a simple relay. Fuel pump, ignition...Hell even the headlights, that way if it's stolen at night it is more likely to be noticed by police. The important thing is to layer your security. If your alarm has some sort of kill attached to it, it doesn't hurt to add something like an aftermarket transponder.
My old pickup had an alarm (Starter kill) and transponder (ignition and fuel pump kill). As a bonus, you had to turn the headlights ON to allow the starter to engage (another separate circuit.)

 

[tylersphile]

You have a number of sets of Calgary eyes out on your behalf. We'll get em!

Good luck.

 

[GottaBeTRD]

sorry this happened man. there is nothing like the feeling of having something stolen from you. Especially when its one of your favorite positions. I don't know what i would do if this happened to me.

Do you guys remember back in the day when Toyota had a factory option to where they give you this key chain that you need to wave under the steering wheel somewhere to get the car/truck to start? I worked at a Toyota dealership after i graduated high school (2000) and these things threw me off every time! i would totally get one if i knew where!

 

[yotaboy510]

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

 

[DHRP]

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.

 

[Zachpins34]

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

 

[mymalade]

That sucks. Plain and simple.

I have to ask how many other homes were vandalized in your neighborhood the same day? Have there been many break-ins in the last month, 3 months, 6 months, year? If a few to none, then someone knew that you were gone whether by staking out the house or they were in your house at another time before this and knew their way around so they could get in and out quickly.

When I was in college and CDs were the main medium of music (I am 34), people would steal them constantly. I set up a video camera and caught the two guys who were stealing them every time my roommate and I threw a party. My roommate took great exception to their thievery. Damn shame what happened to their boat.

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.

 

[BrianSD_42]

You have a chip key on your limited so I think you are pretty good. My 97 has the factory alarm that shuts down the alarm.

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)


:ak472:

 

[City_Rider]

man, I cringe when I see posts like this. I really hate to see it. I hope all is well, and I'm sure something positive will come out of it.. just give it time. I'm sure your next build will include a turret and an interior laser forcefield. I wish you luck!

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

There is an uneasy feeling once someone has burglarized your belongings. I'm sorry it's happen to you.

Thanks for the tip on releasing the emergency latch. We have always disable our garage openers and place locks in the tracks while away for any extend period of time. As the saying goes " an once of prevention".

I know those responsible will get what's coming to them. Getting this out to the Toyota community will help in bringing your 4Runner home.

Best Regards..........8sm

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

Man this makes me sick! Sorry buddy to hear this sad sad news, goodluck with recovering everything. Hopefully these low life worthless punks are caught.

Damn that's horrible. I hope for your sake they will get what's coming to them!

Fingers crossed. Thanks guys.

I'll be watching for her in Edmonton. Good luck. It's too bad there are people sick enough to do this stuff. :snacker:

Oh man so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep an eye for your runner in Regina, SK area......Good luck mate.

Lol at that one! But I feel for ya man. I would be so pissed. I hope they get caught so bad. I'll keep an eye out for your parts on the forums.

Thanks - the more eyes the better.

I'm sorry that happened to ya, thieves are the WORST kind of people. Good luck on getting your truck back.

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

well if the thieves are on here I call dibs on his bumpers and lift JKK but seriously sorry this happend, I had my 4wheeler and 10ft trailer stolen off of my dads tundra one day while he was at work. The ppl just came in unhooked the trailer and took off no one saw a thing :/

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

You have one of my favorite rigs and builds on here I hope that someday your build thread includes the return of your runner.

Best of luck!

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

man this really sucks. now i am starting to wonder what I can do to make my truck difficult to steal.

i already keep it gated and we have a dog.

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

damn man sorry to hear. HOPE YOU CATCH AND KI** THOSE FU*KERS

dude this **** sucks omg such a nice runner, i pray they find that ****er and hang him by his balls and of course have you runner back.

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!

I hope they don't joyride your rig on they're way here to Vancouver, I'd stop in a dime and really investigate.

So sorry for losing it, hopefully you get it back unharmed..

I'm giving your plate number and my contact # to any cop I see on the streets so they can keep an eye out.

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

Everyone,

Is there a consensus on how to best "theft-proof" your 3rd Gen. 4Runner?

I tried searching but I could not find very much.

Thanks

:hello:

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.

 

[City_Rider]

Troll kijiji or whatever that canadian craigslist is for your parts and gear going for sale. I bet they strip it and ditch it.

That sucks big time. Sorry to hear it happened.

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.

On the next one I would put a fuel pump kill switch in a random spot that no one would think of, and then turn it off when you leave for 2+ days, and then you could also get a small GPS unit hidden in there to track the vehicle if it's stolen. I like the fuel pump idea better cause I'm not a huge fan of people being able to track my location.

That's the plan!

Sorry to hear that bud. Especially happening to a fellow Calgarian. I'll keep my eyes and ears open. I already track local sales for off-road equip so if it pops up here I'll know pretty quick.

Hopefully I spot it when I'm on one of my motorcycles and I can call it in and get a good view of the SOB.

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

1. Alarm with starter kill relay (love mine)

2. LoJack Security Systems for Stolen Vehicle Recovery, GPS Anti-Theft and Persons at Risk

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

That sucks. Plain and simple.

I have to ask how many other homes were vandalized in your neighborhood the same day? Have there been many break-ins in the last month, 3 months, 6 months, year? If a few to none, then someone knew that you were gone whether by staking out the house or they were in your house at another time before this and knew their way around so they could get in and out quickly.

When I was in college and CDs were the main medium of music (I am 34), people would steal them constantly. I set up a video camera and caught the two guys who were stealing them every time my roommate and I threw a party. My roommate took great exception to their thievery. Damn shame what happened to their boat.

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.

You have a number of sets of Calgary eyes out on your behalf. We'll get em!

Good luck.

ill keep an eye out around town. hopefully it turns up somewhere

Thanks - the more eyes the better.

Sorry to hear about the bad news.

Hope you had adequate insurance coverage. [/B]


Keep an out out at local flea markets, swap meets, and obviously online.

Wish you the best of luck in recovery.

Side note: at least you're not near the mexico border, you car has a higher probabilty of recovery!

Thanks - hopefully insurance doesn't drag their feet.

This sucks!

You're telling me!

There are so many ways to kill a truck with a simple relay. Fuel pump, ignition...Hell even the headlights, that way if it's stolen at night it is more likely to be noticed by police. The important thing is to layer your security. If your alarm has some sort of kill attached to it, it doesn't hurt to add something like an aftermarket transponder.
My old pickup had an alarm (Starter kill) and transponder (ignition and fuel pump kill). As a bonus, you had to turn the headlights ON to allow the starter to engage (another separate circuit.)

Any write ups?

sorry this happened man. there is nothing like the feeling of having something stolen from you. Especially when its one of your favorite positions.(sic) I don't know what i would do if this happened to me.

Do you guys remember back in the day when Toyota had a factory option to where they give you this key chain that you need to wave under the steering wheel somewhere to get the car/truck to start? I worked at a Toyota dealership after i graduated high school (2000) and these things threw me off every time! i would totally get one if i knew where!

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

 

[City_Rider]

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

Indeed - karma is a *****.

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.

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...

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)


:ak472:

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.

 

[City_Rider]

And now for updates - which are none.

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

 

[Nelsonmd]

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.

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.

 

[MATTSSSV2004]

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!

 

[City_Rider]

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.

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.

 

[LittleCaesar]

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.

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?

 

[BigFishAllDay]

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.

 

[GladeRunner]

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