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Kansas Thieves Targeting....Jeep Wrangler Doors
We've heard of thieves stealing wheels, tires, GPS and audio systems from cars, but pinching off doors from Jeep Wranglers is something new. However, that's exactly what's happening in Overland Park in Kansas, as thieves are taking doors off Jeep Wrangles and selling them online. Local police told KMBC news that four such thefts took place in the past few weeks alone. According to the report, because the Jeep Wrangler's doors are hinged on the outside of the vehicle, it's very easy to remove the bolts if the vehicle is unlocked. The Overland Park police suggested that owners should keep their cars locked [maybe a warning sticker similar to the one found on mirrors could help...] adding that there are special bolt kits that make it very difficult to remove the doors.
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A Crazy High-speed Police Chase In Russia Caught On Film
Some criminals just refuse to give up, no matter how bad the situation gets. In this video that we came across today, a team of young car thieves in Russia are trying to escape from the police in a stolen, small station wagon model. Several local police...
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Jeep’s 2011 Moab Easter Safari Specials In Pictures And On Video
Earlier today, we showed you the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence pickup truck [DIY] conversion, and now its time to give you a sneak peek of the rest of the vehicles Jeep and Mopar are planning to bring to the upcoming 45th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari...
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Sema '09: Mopar Transforms Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon To A Go-anywhere Campervan
The forth Mopar-prepped concept to be exhibited at the SEMA Show next month is the Jeep Wrangler Overland. Based on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, the Overland ditches the rear seats in favor of a flat, rubberized utility floor while an ARB...
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Jeep Compass Overland To Debut In Paris
The Jeep brand’s second world premiere at the Paris International Moto Show is the Compass Overland. And just like the Patriot Back Country, the Compass Overland is baptized by Jeep as a prototype –don’t ask why. Following in the...
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Dumb & Dumber: Carjackers Get Hung Up With Manual Gearbox
There’s nothing funnier than two car thieves failing miserably at a theft because they can’t drive a stick shift. Apparently, this is what happened when two young men decided to rob a guy finishing his night shift at the local pizzeria....
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