Antitheft device?

bigballsbilly · Mar 26, 2017

I assume this is am antitheft device. How do I remove it without damaging anything?

GNRick · Mar 26, 2017

I would unlock it with the key.

bigballsbilly · Mar 26, 2017

Thanks for the tip ....

Anyone have any idea how to get this thing off? Clearly I don't have a key or even see a key hole.

~JM~ · Mar 26, 2017

I believe that might be one of the fairly desirable "Steadfast" units.

If I recall correctly... The section along the top where the sticker / tape is, is where the pins that join it together are located. Don't think it was designed to be removed once it is installed. It protects the ignition switch & the linkages inside the column from being accessed & Jimmied.

You might consider it a gift & enjoy the extra level of security.

precizion818 · Mar 26, 2017

My car came with one as well. I am leaving it, but I wish I could remove it to paint it to match the interior

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bigballsbilly · Mar 26, 2017

Yes, I was thinking the same thing.

John Larkin · Mar 26, 2017

It's put together with roll pins. I remember installing mine. I would guess you can remove it gently with a punch and some finesse.

TexasT · Mar 26, 2017

You will need to drill out the roll pins to get it off .

bigballsbilly · Mar 26, 2017

Ok Thanks, I will porbably let it be. I just wish it was paineed the right color.

~JM~ · Mar 26, 2017

bigballsbilly said:
Ok Thanks, I will porbably let it be. I just wish it was paineed the right color.

Look on the bright side... Hopefully it sticks out like a big ole wart, to any prospective thieves.

TURBOELKY · Mar 27, 2017

Remove the tape. Use small punch and hammer to remove pins. Try to locate the missing piece around the tilt lever. Even if you can't find it, place in a box and send parts to me for proper disposal.

Thank you,
Turboelky.

pacecarta · Mar 27, 2017

the cap at top is only drilled on one side for the the roll pins to go in , you'd need to drill a hole on the opposite side to be able to push pins through , or get the paint from kirban and paint it .
the steadfast collar you had to pry the original chrome tabs off the old the ign lock , if you do remove it and keep it off you'll need to replace the lock cylinder

TURBOELKY · Mar 27, 2017

pacecarta said:
the cap at top is only drilled on one side for the the roll pins to go in , you'd need to drill a hole on the opposite side to be able to push pins through , or get the paint from kirban and paint it .
the steadfast collar you had to pry the original chrome tabs off the old the ign lock , if you do remove it and keep it off you'll need to replace the lock cylinder

Yep, I forgot the tape is there to cover the big holes for the locating pins, and roll pins only went through one side. Mine has been off, and the other column in one of my cars, someone unsuccessfully tried to cut it off. Leave that thing on your car and just paint it like pacecar said.

TexasT · Mar 27, 2017

Mask it off and squirt some paint on it. Or if it is that much brush the paint on. It doesn't come off easily, which I why it works.

bigballsbilly · Mar 27, 2017

Ok thanks guys, it's not that big of a deal I'll just leave it as it is.

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