Just a heads up on preventing fastguns theft.I went to an industrial nut and bolt supplier they were able to supply high security blots and nuts that require special tools to put on and to remove .they were inexpensive around $35.00 with the special tools needed .the bolts are stainless .thanks for all the feedback on the stolen fastguns ,I think the bolts will prevent further theft.thank you all and Happy new year and may all your travles be safe and fun. Tony and Linda barra with saminatha the cat.

I just use a set of $12 padlocks from Walmart. I would rather have them cut the padlocks and steal them then deciding they would just cut off the eyebolts which would be very easy to do but very hard to replace.There are only two reasons to lock something. First is to keep an honest person honest. Second is to try and convince a thief that other stuff would be easier.

I've never had any locks on my fast guns, guess I should consider getting some.

Security only has be better than the targets around you. Thieves will go after the easiest gains.A little off topic: My dad used to keep his commuter car unlocked because there was nothing to steal inside and he didn't want a thief breaking out a window to find that nothing. I have a station wagon with a rear security cover - I keep that cover open so thieves can see there is nothing to steal but do keep my doors locked.

I have locks on my fastguns.I also have locks on my Glow Steps. In our area, as in many others, there is a lot of aluminum theft.With mine having 6 steps, that is several pounds/bucks worth of "scrap" aluminum to a tweaker.The steps came with small diameter pull pins to attach the steps to the bolt on bracket.I drilled out the holes to 3/8" and now have a padlock replacing those quick release pins.Those steps might have never been stolen, but I feel better knowing it has the lock there.

tbltony wrote:Just a heads up on preventing fastguns theft.I went to an industrial nut and bolt supplier they were able to supply high security blots and nuts that require special tools to put on and to remove .they were inexpensive around $35.00 with the special tools needed .the bolts are stainless .thanks for all the feedback on the stolen fastguns ,I think the bolts will prevent further theft.thank you all and Happy new year and may all your travles be safe and fun. Tony and Linda barra with saminatha the cat.How long does it take you to install those bolts and nuts with that special tool? I'm a bit biased since I need to remove my fastgun to refuel.For just $20 more(shipped) you could've just got the locks.www.dyersonline.com/torklift-fastgun-4-pack-keyed-alike-lock-set

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DWeikert
Explorer II
Dec 30, 2015
tbltony wrote:
Just a heads up on preventing fastguns theft.I went to an industrial nut and bolt supplier they were able to supply high security blots and nuts that require special tools to put on and to remove .they were inexpensive around $35.00 with the special tools needed .the bolts are stainless .thanks for all the feedback on the stolen fastguns ,I think the bolts will prevent further theft.thank you all and Happy new year and may all your travles be safe and fun. Tony and Linda barra with saminatha the cat.

How long does it take you to install those bolts and nuts with that special tool? I'm a bit biased since I need to remove my fastgun to refuel.
For just $20 more(shipped) you could've just got the locks.

www.dyersonline.com/torklift-fastgun-4-pack-keyed-alike-lock-set
FreebirdFlies
Explorer
Dec 30, 2015
I have locks on my fastguns.
I also have locks on my Glow Steps. In our area, as in many others, there is a lot of aluminum theft.
With mine having 6 steps, that is several pounds/bucks worth of "scrap" aluminum to a tweaker.
The steps came with small diameter pull pins to attach the steps to the bolt on bracket.
I drilled out the holes to 3/8" and now have a padlock replacing those quick release pins.
Those steps might have never been stolen, but I feel better knowing it has the lock there.
Bedlam
Moderator
Dec 30, 2015
Security only has be better than the targets around you. Thieves will go after the easiest gains.

A little off topic: My dad used to keep his commuter car unlocked because there was nothing to steal inside and he didn't want a thief breaking out a window to find that nothing. I have a station wagon with a rear security cover - I keep that cover open so thieves can see there is nothing to steal but do keep my doors locked.
Daryl_B
Explorer
Dec 30, 2015
I've never had any locks on my fast guns, guess I should consider getting some.
kohldad
Explorer III
Dec 30, 2015
I just use a set of $12 padlocks from Walmart. I would rather have them cut the padlocks and steal them then deciding they would just cut off the eyebolts which would be very easy to do but very hard to replace.

There are only two reasons to lock something. First is to keep an honest person honest. Second is to try and convince a thief that other stuff would be easier.

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