Kill switch for Cummins

BenK wrote:
On my list is a tire/wheel boot like the ones LEO's place on vehicles with too many tickets/etc

Less hassle than messing with electrical (harness, switch mounting, etc)

Let's not confuse our nation's LEOs with meter maids...mmmmkay?

Less hassle? Unless you consider installing and removing the boot on your vehicle, say 10x a day less hassle than flipping a switch, I'm having trouble getting on this train. Or do thieves only steal vehicles when they're parked somewhere for extended periods, like days at a time?

Add to it, a decent quality boot will cost far more than a simple cutoff switch.
Effectiveness? You may have me there. Visual deterrent vs catching a thief off guard when they think they already gotcha? Flip a coin I suppose.

@ScottG's idea may be the simplest, I didn't consider that the clutch safety switch would be in place and jumpered on an auto truck.

Talk to your insurance agent about "Full Replacement Value". You can get that on your policy and it shouldn't cost much more.

On my list is a tire/wheel boot like the ones LEO's place on vehicles with too many tickets/etc

Less hassle than messing with electrical (harness, switch mounting, etc)

Heavy Duty Wheel Lock



Ultimate Parking Enforcement Wheel Boot

I have an 03. Do you have an automatic? If so then there is a small jumper wire where a clutch pedal switch would be on a manual. You can easily install a momentary button or switch in that wire so the starter wont engage.

You're right, from what I've heard, a nice specimen can go for nearly what we paid for them.

Couple observations.
1. If you think your insurance won't pay market value in the event of a total loss, find a new insurance company.
2. Steering wheel locks are for show. Takes about 10 seconds to cut through a steering wheel, making the "hardened steel" lock nothing but an awkward shaped club.
3. There are several potential components I could think of wiring a cutoff into. Power to the FCA, power to the lift pump, are a couple. That said, I wouldn't really want to cut into any of the OE harness if I didn't have to. But a simple electric inline valve on the fuel line feeding the lift pump would be standalone, easy to install and not expensive. Quick search found 1/2" valves for $44.99. Under $100 for sure, all in with switch, wire, fuse, etc.