Someone tried to steal the OBS Ford & Bronco gets security mods!

[@davidcombs8458]

Here in Texas, stealing a man’s cowboy hat might be a hanging offense.

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

It should be.

[@markgriffin4888]

Worse than stealing his horse ??????

[@robsnyder2461]

If it aint, IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!Git ERR Done!!!!

[@russellc.2261]

When i bought by 93 bronco several years back, the only modification was a sprung hangar system on the cabin roof to hold your cowboy hat (so your wife wont sit on it). Yeehaw!

[@davidmcdaniel2615]

There are few things that make my blood boil, thieves are close to the top of the list. Having someone take something you've worked hard for because they're too lazy to work for it themselves just enrages me.

[@robfox5892]

Yeah, think of all the extra complexities that have been added to our lives all in the name of mitigating thieves. Just plain sucks all around!

[@65MK]

There’s nothing worse than stealing a honest working man’s tools and cowboy hat. A hate that happened to y’all. Keep up the great work on the videos. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AIRPORT-mc2ys]

THEY ARE NOT HONEST- she is a PROFESSIONAL MODEL and they sleep in SEPARATE BEDS [look up the night before HIS HEALTH EPISODE] this is a CON CHANNEL.

[@michaelimholte]

I feel the same about tool thieves. Makes me so mad…

[@davidweidner1675]

Stealing a man's livelihood and hat should be a hanging offense

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Yes, don't take a workman's tools.💥😳

[@GerardBendotti]

​@@rudiekeyser2495the hat though... That's low.

[@firepinto]

As a former locksmith, hats off to the designer of the Tuffy products. Great job on the Ignition cylinder Aaron!

[@gearhead2017]

We live in a crazy world guys, but I have to say this but Aaron has never been angry before,I can see why he was pissed,you don't steal a man's tools let alone a man's truck,good thing the obs didn't get ripped off

[@falconeer99]

I think that's the first time I've seen Aaron mad

[@rickb6722]

For as little as you'll probably use your jack, maybe remove the drawer, store your jack in its original place and replace the drawer. That way you'll have more room and the jack won't bounce around and make noise and scratch the drawer up.

[@martinquintana5837]

I hear you Aaron nothing gets the blood boiling more when someone steals your tools. Here in Hawaii most of our garages don't have garage doors. Mid 90's after getting laid off from Continental Airlines I worked as a mechanic for all the ground equipment so I brought all my tools and my huge toolbox from Mac Tools home and someone was really brave and backed their truck into our open garage and loaded everything up and just like that all my tools and specialty tools were gone. After that I got off the island and moved to Kansas my last duty station. Like yourself my first mods I do to my vehicles and home is security-related devices. Anyways stay safe out there and have a blessed day and I'm enjoying all your video's. Aloha from Kansas

[@michaelhughes3302]

Wow, I can instantly see why this channel is such a success!

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Two wonderful people. They make the world 🌎 a beautiful place. Cheers Cape town 👌🇿🇦

[@noimspartacus9290]

Make sure theres no hidden tracker on the black truck, as they may really be after the tools/cars etc at your house.

[@x35mmman]

great point

[@Dave-in-MD]

Don't need a tracker. I found their place by watching their videos.

[@mikemullay5622]

Drug addicted thieves are close to the lowest of the low. I agree Aaron, stealing the tools by which a man makes his living just makes me ferociously angry. And the fact that many law enforcement agencies around the country are so underfunded that this kind of crime rarely gets dealt with only makes me angrier.

[@jw4620]

A guy picked up my hat from my desk once. By the time I'd quietly said "put it down and never touch it again" he was shaking. Damn straight.

[@hipdad9461]

A Man told me one time... "You know why I don't steal?.... BECAUSE IT ISN'T MINE!"

[@richardclark4610]

Looks good but I remember my dad telling me from a really young age that "Locks only keep honest people out" thieves will find a way in if they want it bad enough........sadly! Thieves and liars are pretty much the same animal too.

[@scottcochran384]

and making it Harder for the thieves just means they Destroy More of your Vehicle to get at what their after..

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Sounds like to me that the shop you had the OBS at should be putting in some serious Security Camera 's as that way they at least have a way to identify the thieves.

[@davidcatlette9697]

In a small they know who they are ! No cash bail be out before the paperwork is done !

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Sometimes the shop employees are part of the thief gang,.........................

[@DCS026]

Great video, I hate thieves too! One thing, I had a OBS with the sliding back glass at one point. I locked my keys in the ignition. I found out by accident, if you push the back windows together, the little plastic tab that holds it shut will pop right open no problem. I would look for a solid back window or do something about securing it so that it will not pop open. Love the new Bronco!

[@tdotw77]

✔️💯👍

[@georgew.5639]

We live in a lousy world. I guess it’s true in the great state of Texas too. Stealing you cowboy hat is about as low as one can get. 🙄

[@aa999xyz]

You also need a hidden kill switch?

[@Bill_N_ATX]

My Uncle was a union pipe fitter. Over the years he “borrowed” a bunch of tools from his employers, enough to have a nice shop by the time he retired. Then when he was about 70, he was in the hospital. While he was away, thieves broke in and stole most of the tools out of his shop. He was so pissed. As he said, “It took me over 30 years to steal all those tools.” He was a funny man.

[@signelengis]

The old ford's are prime targets. I suggest more antithieft measures. Had many friends with the square bodies stolen in the last 20 years.

[@gasserdavegarage]

Love your channel...Hate Thieves with a passion. I Live in San Antonio TX and own a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 as my daily driver. So far thieves have stolen my rear LED taillights (Cut the wires instead of unplugging them, thank you very much for that..Grrrrrrrrrr!), and tried to steal the truck by jamming a screwdriver into the passenger door just below the door handle, but thankfully I came back to the truck in time and they ran away! I have a 1957 Chevy Gasser as my Hotrod and fun car and have added some security features to hopefully stop them from taking that some day! Man I hate Thieves!!!!! Glad they were unsuccessful in taking OBS. Keep on Keeping on!!

[@nom8er]

Been there. Only much worse, $$$$$$ + . Eight years later and I still can't get over it. I struggle every day to forgive them. You guys are awesome. 👍

[@firepinto]

We need to go back to removing hands from thieves.

[@jw4620]

Indeed!

[@micheltebraake7915]

That does not prevent new thieves from coming, preventing the problem is better, but that requires a change in government structure, mentality, ensuring that everyone can go to school and finish it, ensure that they find a paid job that they can live on so that they do not on the thieves' path. But this is unfortunately a problem in many countries around the world.

[@firepinto]

@@micheltebraake7915 If they steal knowing they will lose a hand, it's all on them. Probably not employee material.

[@robsrscape]

I recently made a comment similar to that on Facebook and got reprimanded by the Facebook police but yeah living in Texas sometimes I think about the way it used to be around the turn of the century if you stole a man's horse well y'all know the rest of the story

[@firepinto]

@@robsrscape Facebook isn't our Constitution. lol

[@dansoenen8331]

Geez Aaron are you afraid of any mechanical dilemma? Man you just charge on there and figure it out. And not with reckless abandon. You have a method that serves you well and us viewers are love it. Thanks for your expertise man!! I learn a lot by watching you go through you mechanical trials and tribulations!! 4:38

[@dtwalker79]

Lost some tools and bunch of camping supplies this week and boy did it send me into a bad mindset. Remember the times when you didn’t need to lock a vehicle? Good to see it was a fairly cheap repair, but sucks to loose stuff you’ve worked hard to get. Love the Bronco upgrades for security!

[@innerspaceavailable]

Crack Heads. So sorry yall had this happen. The feeling of violation is something I have never gotten over. Glad yall are able to fix things up quickly.

[@bengone3349]

It's a shame people just need to be low life by taking someones property. Glads to see everything is together and safe.

[@terrymattan18]

So sad. Glad to see you still have the truck

[@flyfisher301]

Thanks for sharing. Sorry about your truck. A thief is bad enough but a tool thief!!!!! If he’s caught, show no mercy!!!! Nice add ons for the Bronco. The big slider in the back, you may want to put some type of mat down to cut down on the rattles from what ever y’all put in there. Stay safe Be careful

[@jackreed3445]

We were at a doctors office the other day and the wife said that a guy coming in had opened his tailgate and pulled out a drawer and put his sidearm in there and locked everything up. I like the console safe because it is less obvious to open and put something in while not having to open the tailgate. There are several brands of console safes and they all seem to run around the same amount of money. Many under seat units also but most new vehicles have so much electrical equipment under there that the room is limited. Glad to see you have improved your ability to protect some of your belongings and to keep your waistband accessories protected while you are away from your Bronco. Take care and remember to have some fun, jack

[@mrmotofy]

Friends in a shop have had to call a customer to come and pickup their "self defense tool" left under the drivers seat...can't have those kinds of tools sitting under a drivers seat...in a shop.

[@TomLowers]

Stealing is stealing. No matter what it is. You guys are some of the sweetest,nice hard working people I know !!!! And for this to happen to anyone,ANY ONE is pure bull. If they stealed the stuff for any reason is bull. I PRAY to GOD the people are catcher,jailed & fined big $$$$$. GOD be with you folks & GOD BLESS. !!!!!!!❤❤

[@leemorgan9203]

We have another thing in common! darn- My '83 F250 was also broken into via the wing window, stripped of stereo, battery, tools, loading straps, ripped the seat, and then the idiot didn't look in the dash cubby hole for the gas tank keys. He gave up after mutilating the filler necks and cut the rubber fuel line to retract my 60 gallons non-ethanol fuel. I hope both thief's get what's comin' to them 10 fold...... love the security mods you did !

[@jhaedtler]

So sorry for the lose of the tools and you Hat! I think we need to put a bounty on thieves! I won't tell if you don't!

[@jw4620]

Yup.

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Thanks Aaron, Emily. Have a good time, love you guys. Keep safe. Cheers Cape town 👌🇿🇦

[@CheddaChief]

All thieves should go to the wood chipper ASAP!! Don't steal what a person needs to make a living!

[@rickydonahue1586]

Sorry to hear about your break in. The last time I was in Walmart some D.Bag stole my wipers. Arm's and all!! Of course it was raining which made it a blast driving home. You can't get wiper arms at Walmart so to the junk yard I went. It wasn't the cost that pissed me off but the aggravation.

[@Danman1972]

Thank you for being a responsible owner on the waistband item! Great addition. That really sucks about your truck. Meth heads suck. We moved from pretty close to your area to the way far west side of the metroplex and Meth heads are here as well. We live in an out of the way area, but still want to keep the stuff locked up. Making sure the doors are locked on the vehicles is a nightly thing.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

I was raised to work and save for the things I wanted. Sorry you had this bit of reality happen, glad it was an eye opener and you are able to make the best of it.Central California watching

[@kygator3]

Might have been a few not so nice words uttered when you found it but great job at putting the very best way to handle these unfortunate situations. Also while I do not at all like that it happened, seeing Aaron solving the issue like an absolute BOSS is as awesome as ever! You guys rock👍

[@terryrutherford2114]

I like Aaron's Corvette hat. I just bought (May 2023) a 2016 Z06, 3LZ, automatic, convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. Loving it. Thanks for the video! I hate thieves. Someone tried to steal my 1988 GMC 2500 by punching out my ignition switch. Luckily they failed.

[@almonjacob3496]

I saw Banks Engineering boxes in the background. Is Aaron going to play with his OBS? Lol you answered my question!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Yep!!!! We’ve started on that!!!

[@brandonemmons5438]

You guys are awesome. Sorry you had thieves in your truck that sucks

[@robfox5892]

"The roof is made out of blue jeans!" LOL Hysterical 🤣

[@rdyardie]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the good ole reliable diesel. It is wise to put a security system on the Bronco. We enjoy your "projects". 😊

[@z06doc86]

Great mods. I despise a scumbag thief too. I love the Bronco. Want one!😊

[@CycloneTS1]

Sorry that happened to you guys and the truck, but love how you handled yourselves and that you still have the truck. That happened this past winter to my friend's beater work truck & they crashed it and got away. Keep on being you.

[@renoflames]

I got in my truck a safe also and a remote that kills the computer and disables it from starting and it cannot be hacked. You can replace the computer but it still will not start due to the back up installed in a secret location. Pretty simple. If it is tampered with and someone steals your keys you can shut the truck off remotely by internet and track where ever it is at. Anywhere in the world even if the battery is pulled. It will send its location for up to 6 months by battery a special little system and photograph you. It keeps a full log on operation and location, speed etc. Good mods on your Bronco. That is one nice Bronco you have. I have never had a problem on mine.

[@CheddaChief]

Alarms & Immobilizers are a must have these days!

[@GCGomez]

Aaron is so AWESOME!!!⚡ Excellent upgrades! ROCK ON Y'ALL!!!!

[@guywerry6614]

My son once had his truck (F250) stolen. It was recovered but had to be professionally cleaned because the thief was a known Fentanyl dealer and the truck could have been toxic just to SIT in.

[@lonmcclellan2414]

Now that thier is a true Texan couple....GOD Bless you....Lon from Ohio...

[@benjaminspencer6507]

I hate thieves too!! I guess lesson learned. Never leave anything in a vehicle you don't want stolen, when left at an unsecured location. My mechanic has cameras all around and in his shop. And he is just a one man shop. Everything is linked to the police dept.

[@cramcustoms]

Was cool seeing yall roll through the car meet in nana this evening, I had my C10 out there, I just finished the vintage air install and was out testing and hanging with some friends

[@avflyguy]

Good Luck with your new security features.. Just remember, if someone is insistent enough to get something, chances are they will. My 07 vette has been broken into twice over last 10 years. Somebody sure must have liked the removeable roof. The PD guys saw my Tahoe next to it and said if I'm not using 3rd row seats, *take um out* Must be another hot _resale item_

[@michaelabrams1244]

#1 I'm glad y'all have the character/faith to be thankful for what you still have and not just see what's missing. #2 I'm feeling the frustration with you. Selfishness is the sickness that's been killing our world for centuries. Thieves obviously don't give a rip, but rest assured, all of us friends you haven't met yet sincerely appreciate y'all!

[@ksokie63]

Hey Emily and Aaron 👋, sorry to hear that. Thankfully, they didn't get the truck. That was a cool security stuff the Bronco. Thanks for sharing and have a great week ahead 👍

[@jerrywilliams3177]

You two are to nice to have bad stuff happen to you! I only wished I lived closer I would have your back! We all care, make it a great day, jw

[@mattomon1045]

To keep that back windo locked you need 2 peases of wooden dowels with hols drilled in with a string in it You place the dowels in the windo track ! That is a simple lock

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

I am sorry that you experienced this. It is so sad to see this lack of respect for others and their property prevalent in our culture today. Back in the day, it was considered a huge deal to take another mans cowboy hat...it just wasn't done. Unfortunately, this type of behavior will continue until there are consequences for the perps. I am glad, but not surprised that you approached this incident with a positive attitude.

[@gordonhagge7195]

Someone broke into my crossbed box and took tools. It didn't bother me except they took a cheap tool set my late wife had given me as a present. It may have cost $40, but Linda had passed from cancer the year prior.

[@sykwookiee]

Once again, a KZbin channel afraid to come out and say that they are armed...WHY? It's legal to carry a firearm to protect themselves and others...oh well, another opportunity to take a stand missed...I still absolutely love y'alls channel and you too...be safe, remain vigilant, and carry a weapon to protect yourself from harm...peace...and because Texas!

[@sykwookiee]

ok, y'all did mention going to the range...sorry to judge so harshly...I'm just really sick of our government trying to disarm us...makes me wonder what they have planned...if we all don't stand together, we will surely fall because the bad guys will always have firearms...

[@gasolineimagesinc.7133]

I'm so sorry this happened to you guys. The emotional damage that thieves leave in their wake can be tremendous.

[@_BYC]

At least they were dumb and couldnt steal the whole thing... you really got lucky. except for the hat !!! NOOOOOOO

[@VWJawbreaker]

I feel his pain about the tools… So glad they were unsuccessful in taking the truck. Sorry about the tools, hat, etc but it could be way worse. Good thinking on securing the bronco and way to turn the video around.

[@richis65]

Tuffy makes very nice products. I had a center console and rear storage drawer system on my CJ7 way back when and I have a rear storage system on my 2008 JK.

[@geebopbaluba1591]

Someone tried to steal our Volvo S80 T6 and ever since we have had problems with electrical gremlins and the SOB is very lucky I didn’t catch them at it!!! I’m a Texan and I believe in protecting my family and property.

[@daleruse3865]

ARB front, rear bars, skid plates and rock sliders. Mount a Weaco fridge freezer on to of the box. Add on board air compressor to the Bronco use the original spare wheel jack location to mount it, just have air-fitting mount next to the box. For airlinebto jump yp the tires when you've been wheeling.

[@waynep343]

I have a battery cut off switch. A fuel pump cut off relay and switch. Chains around the seat legs to cargo rings thru my door panels so the doors only open 4 inches. The econoline van slider is padlocked closed from the inside. The rear doors have a ratchet strap on the inside. I dont even worry about my ford van now.

[@kentuckywindage222]

I used to grouse hunt a lot. I would leave my old Cherokee in very rural area's. I never locked it. I had only my dog kennel in the rear, for those muddy days. A cheap gun case, with empty choke tube case, cheap tool pack and stock radio. A few guy's I took hunting questioned this. I always figured it cheaper to replace a stock stereo than the glass. I did have my pickup broken into in college. The tint, cheap film type, held the glass together so well they ended up having to pry the sliding back glass out. This taught me a valuable lesson. It was deer season and a rifle behind the seat, radar detector, (for speedy trips to work) and a box of cassette. This has been a while ago.😂 After that I carry the minimum. If you leave a vehicle anywhere for a length of time, empty it out before hand. A little work can save you some possessions. Hope those thiefs get what's coming sooner than later.

[@tw4231]

Console safes are a must, especially for those of us that accessorize Texas style. I don't use mine that often, but it's a godsend on the rare occasion that I do need to use it.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Aaron, there is one thing worse,. When someone at your workplace steals your tools. 12:03 - Oh, so that's why Britt over on Lite Brite rants about the Bronco roof not sealing,....

[@eloyortega1465]

Safety first

[@robineniffer5578]

Great episode as usual from you guys 🙂🤙

[@barrystoy8222]

There is a lot of that stuff going on in Windsor Ontario Canada as well. Thank God they didn't get your truck but when you take personal items. You are a loser they need to be caught and punished jail probably. Isn't good enou guys have a beautiful wonderful channel watch? It all the time. I'm retired almost 70 when I'm not on my motorcycle. I'm watching your updates you guys have a wonderful day and I love. The collection of cars especially the GTO wonderful relationship. You have a happy wife is a happy life. And you look like a happy man as well enjoy your day. I hope the tires get on the new the truck the look beautiful

[@witchcraftauto]

That absolutely sucks that happened to you guys. I would suggest some dash cams as well since there are so many bad drivers on the roads today too!

[@colliecollie6822]

I ran a heavy equipment rental company years ago. We came in several times to find batteries stolen out of equipment. Scrap yards paid about $8 for batteries. However, if the stolen batteries weren't bad enough, they would cut the cables instead of just loosening the terminals. New cables were almost as much as the new batteries, especially with the extra labor cost to repair. The last time it happened, the officer said that the person they believed was the thief, but could never catch died of a drug overdose that weekend. We never came in on a Monday morning again to find stolen batteries. I believe Darwin may have known what he was talking about back in the day..

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Yep they stole your cowboy hat now you can spot them when you're driving around

[@darrenbarnes5401]

It's F up what they did to your truck! I have a 1990 F250 with the 7.3idi, l put a hidden push button start on it and a button to run the glow plugs also. Just something to think about

[@Qmountainkid]

World is a crazy place today, send me back to the 70's! Sounds like it might be someone close by that repair shop, do they have cameras? Just remember, the good people far outweigh the bad! 😎👍🏼🇺🇸

[@vicswanby454]

Looking forward to seeing you working on the Ford power stroke.

[@scottreasoner6126]

Take the locks out of your doors and take them to a locksmith they can change the tumblers to match or new ignition lock it normally cost about 50 dollars a lock but different areas different prices.

[@johnsherborne3245]

Why not do it your self. It’s so easy. If a lock can be sold for $40 then it’s hardly high quality.

[@thomasaccuntius9946]

While my 99 Suburban was at a repair shop, they left it unlocked. Well someone got in and stole the kick panel on the driver side and broke the hood release handle and stole all my change. I'm glad they didn't take my Wille Nelson cassette.

[@kellykonoske91]

That sucks! I love my OBS Ford. Lord help the person I caught trying that on my ride! Todd Konoske the retired trucker.

[@psg6314]

I am not a fan of soft tops but great job with the truck and Bronco and I replaced the keey switch on my 96 f250 in the middle the woods while I deer hunting I broke the key off i already had a spare great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@mikescheetz1722]

Tools, air compressor and vehicles can be replaced. Lives can't. Glad the both of you were unharmed .

[@mr.nobody3521]

I bought a Console Vault for my 2017 Silverado 3500 HD. Best investment I’ve ever made. Great for storing my handguns.

[@Joeboost8805]

Their hands their responsibility in my eyes!

[@jerryking9333]

I know this is bad to say but sometime these repair shops hire some questionable people. They could actually set the truck up by opening windows or not locking things up. Don't know but we are living in a different world. Just glad you both are safe. Another consideration is security systems for your house and a perimeter of your yard and vehicles. Again stay safe.

[@barrystoy8222]

Great job securing the bronyou guys are so patient and putting things together it's amazing Great video very helpful the people no teams are getting in your bronco now

[@gregdawson1909]

probably half way to getting it stole and realized they didn't know what the left pedal was for. but seriously full size pickups pre chip key are the new Honda civic for thieves, especially if you live near the border. As for the trash steering you might try adjusting the box, you very well could use a replacement, however for the rest of the viewers who need to remove an inch or two of slop, a couple turns of the adjuster on the steering box can make a big difference.

[@380.motorsports]

As you said Emily, security is an unfortunate reality. It’s gets me mad as well when thieves steal what we have worked hard to afford. Good move adding security measures to your vehicles. I’d say definitely make your well known vehicles safer and don’t publicize everything you do.

[@AaronHardinPhoto]

I love the OBS! Sorry about the cowboy hat though. Also, I just missed the dang O'Reilly coupon. I was wrenching on Alice's Lexus all week 🫠. But I did snag some Peak coolant!

[@rsw9480]

They should have left an access door under the drawer to get to you little tool storage area. Just slide drawer out and you could get your tools/Jack....

[@donwaun1178]

Back in the day when I lost my keys or some1 else did I always use the old school dent puller, just screwed it in & slap & it pops right out, clean the rest of the old parts out & pop the new 1 in.. just for future reference..... 😀

[@troyclawson5677]

Hate you things were stolen, glade were able to replace the switch,have a blessed week!

[@jonathanmoore1868]

I also like that you're not trying to be funny or "cool" like some other video mechanics... Thanks for getting to it and doing with style and grace... By the way, you are cool, so there!

[@RustyEast]

Y'all are my kind of people and I to carry something on my hip. Y'all be safe now you hear.

[@guinnessmon1970]

Sorry to hear about the OBS. I remember LiteBrite had the first year of the new Bronco and they did not like the soft top, they replaced it with a Bestop. You could lift it up right in the middle and easily get an arm in. I am guessing they fixed that design? I hope anyway.

[@Lander76]

You guys should check out the custom bronco that goonzquad recently did, it's a nice build.

[@SFDearing1]

They have an aftermarket front axles and I think CV joints....seems to be a weakness in the new Bronco when getting into some heavier 4 wheeling. Lite Brite has a lot of info on their YT channel if you guys are not familiar with them. Have fun tricking her out!