Best alarm for 2004 Ram

Can anyone tell me in their opinion and experience what is the best alarm for a truck. A 2004 Dodge Ram to be exact. Ive been looking at the viper 791xv and add motion detection for the truck bed but would greatly appreciate some input.

Any alarm which has the features you want and need, make sure it is upgradable such as window module, r/s, extra sensors. Dont waste your money on DEI, your paying for a name, they all come from Korea or Taiwan.

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Gary Kline
MECP Master Technician

so viper and Clifford, Python, Rattler all those are the same????

chupa probably likes that new remote. dei sure have the best lookin remote around, butlots of options on there are waste since youre not gonna use it for the truck.

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Houston,TX
"The two most common elements in the universe are H+ and stupidity" (Ellison).

There all the same company, and are manufactured on the same assembly line as prestige and excalibur. Go with codealarm or something built here in the us.

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Gary Kline
MECP Master Technician

I also heard of that chip that if you dont have it the car wount start???? is that worth it? is it more expensive than an alarm?

Does the vehicle have a black key or gray?

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Gary Kline
MECP Master Technician

well its a gray with a black dodge rubber thing on the top.. why??

I would like to get into this topic, I have a 04 Ram that has the remote door lock thing with the sentry key (gray) but no alarm, what are my options on getting an alarm and keeping the oem remote, I am not interested in remote start, just want to add an alarm

Thanks

How does it work.??? and do you know if it is more expensive than going just the alarm route???

pick the alarm by the options you will use.....dont pay for something that you dont nedd.....an alarm is only as good as the install...........do a nice neat job and hide the wires.......if you do it yourself...you can big $$$$$$$$.... you can get a really good alarm with remote start for a few bucks>>>>around $200.00....of course that is not full retail....shop around...on-line...stuff like that....BE CAREFUL....make sure you buy from someone that will stand behind the product..

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Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
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but how do you pick an alarm over another when all of them do pretty much the same thing on paper???

if he ones you pick are pretty much the same, then it comes down to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.....
i use the omega line and have had really good luck with them....tech support is awesome...have used them for about 15 yrs.....but everyone has different tastes.....



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Good Luck
David
Ace Security
813-376-9778
Tampa
Donate to the 12volt

In the end it's not really the alarm any way.............. it's the installation of the alarm and how easy it will be to bypass. You can end up spending 2 X or 3X the cost of the alarm system to have it installed properly.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Ive never installed one. Where should I go and what should I look for when Im trying to get a good alarm for a truck.. its been stolen once already and I heard these kind of trucks are the easiest trucks to break into.... DANGIT!

thanks..

Go to a reputable shop and ask the installer's ( NOT THE SALESMAN ) what they do to ensure the immobiliztion of the truck as well as what kind of warranty they have on the parts & labor. Most places with offer you a 1 or 3 year on the alarms parts and lifetime on the labor. Try to stay away from BOX stores ( Future Shop, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc )........ I have heard and seen some pretty bad installs come out of these places.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA