Tailgate theft....How to prevent it....

mainland_newfie · 04-04-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mnerren

I'm going to buy stock in the company that makes these, right after I buy some at Wal-Mart. I hate Wal-Mart, so if you know of another store that has them, let me know.

home depot, but you might have to buy an assortment pack with about five in it.

kungfupanda · 04-09-2009, 07:25 AM

Awesome!

JeffRock · 04-09-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnerren

I'm going to buy stock in the company that makes these, right after I buy some at Wal-Mart. I hate Wal-Mart, so if you know of another store that has them, let me know.

good to see a fellow WAl-Mart hater!

kungfupanda · 04-09-2009, 12:58 PM

I live in Cerritos, CA (Los Angeles County) I went to Walmart, PepBoys, and Home Depot, they all have the regular hose clamps, the EZ's are hard to find!

mainland_newfie · 04-09-2009, 01:04 PM

I used a reg hose clamp but only because the ez clamps at home depot came in packs of six with all diff sizes, you'll get the one you want just pay alot more for it tahn you need for just the one.

mnerren · 04-10-2009, 05:43 AM

I did find them in Wal-Mart, after looking for about 30 minutes, finally found an employee to ask and they were on the clearance rack for a $1.50. Put it on in the parking lot. It was an assortment pack with 2 #20 size and a few others.

kungfupanda · 04-10-2009, 10:01 AM

I found the EZ clamps at Pep Boys Cerritos this morning. They just got soem stock in, the one's with the yellow key!

Silver_Jim · 04-18-2009, 06:29 PM

I did the mod tonight in Lowe's parking lot. Cost my a 1.79. Question though, do you just need to install on the passenger side or should you do both? Thanks.

chris4x4 · 04-18-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver_Jim

I did the mod tonight in Lowe's parking lot. Cost my a 1.79. Question though, do you just need to install on the passenger side or should you do both? Thanks.

Only the passenger side.

JeffRock · 04-18-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver_Jim

I did the mod tonight in Lowe's parking lot. Cost my a 1.79. Question though, do you just need to install on the passenger side or should you do both? Thanks.

Just the passenger side. The tailgate only has a slot on the hing on the passenger side.

Silver_Jim · 04-18-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Only the passenger side.

Okay, good deal.

I just need to angle the head of the bolt downard so its no so easy to get too.

One more mod on the check list!

billas333 · 04-18-2009, 08:31 PM

best mod would be to just install a new pop n lock tailgate handle that way you can lock it with a key LOL I think they cost about 70 bucks though

george3 · 04-19-2009, 04:39 AM

I guess you missed it, there was a group buy here on TW, about $30. Here's the link. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gro...tml#post543438

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Originally Posted by billas333

best mod would be to just install a new pop n lock tailgate handle that way you can lock it with a key LOL I think they cost about 70 bucks though

bebopblues · 04-20-2009, 07:44 PM

The Walmart where I live doesn't have it either, anyone know if this is the right one? Link . It's about $13 for two clamps and fed-ex ground shipping.

PeteK · 04-21-2009, 09:22 AM

Ordered mine online today. $10.05 shipped.

PeteK · 04-30-2009, 03:29 PM

Tailgate mod: COMPLETE!!

flatlander · 05-01-2009, 08:08 AM

Where do they keep the EZ-clamps in Wal-Mart? I checked in the hardware and automotive but can't locate them. It is not one of those places I like to wander around in. Get-in, Get-out.

TIA

chris4x4 · 05-01-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by flatlander

Where do they keep the EZ-clamps in Wal-Mart? I checked in the hardware and automotive but can't locate them. It is not one of those places I like to wander around in. Get-in, Get-out.

TIA

Its in the RV section.

lifesaflaw123 · 05-01-2009, 08:10 AM

i just went to lowes and got them. It was like 2 bucks for 2 of them. My walmart had the clamps, but all the wrong sizes.

flatlander · 05-01-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Its in the RV section.

Sorry to be so stupid, but what is the RV section? Or what other section is that typically close to?

Thanks again

04-10-2009, 05:43 AM	#186
mnerren 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport XSP Joined: Apr 2009, #15463 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 43 Gender: Male Posts: 38 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab LB XSP 2006 Double Cab Automatic 1GRFE valve stem caps	I did find them in Wal-Mart, after looking for about 30 minutes, finally found an employee to ask and they were on the clearance rack for a $1.50. Put it on in the parking lot. It was an assortment pack with 2 #20 size and a few others. __________________ 2006 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport Long Bed XSP Custom Valve Stem Caps

04-10-2009, 10:01 AM	#187
kungfupanda Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #15447 Location: So Cal, Cerritos Gender: Male Posts: 125 09' 4x2 Street Taco 2009 Regular Cab Automatic HID - Both High and Low, Access Limited Roll Cover, Hitch/Tow Package, Ceramic Tint, Wet Okole's	Finally Found Them I found the EZ clamps at Pep Boys Cerritos this morning. They just got soem stock in, the one's with the yellow key!

04-18-2009, 08:31 PM	#192
billas333 Always bet on black Joined: Nov 2008, #10698 Location: California Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 414 2008 4x4 Tacoma Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Mods so far: Tube steps from toyota, Bed extender from toyota, Spare Tire lock, Sound System Makeover, Tacoma All-Weather heavy duty rubber floor mats. Rear TSB, Icon Coilovers w/ TC UCA's and 1inch rear block with rear 5100 bilstein shocks, Grillcraft black grill, Devil Horns from Andres, Black Headlights, Matte Black Liquid Metal Gatlins Wheels, 285/70R17 Nitto Tera Grapplers, Wet Okole Seat Covers! Seat Belt Chime Mod, Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust,	best mod would be to just install a new pop n lock tailgate handle that way you can lock it with a key LOL I think they cost about 70 bucks though __________________ Always Bet on Black!

05-01-2009, 08:10 AM	#199
lifesaflaw123 don't hate me cause i'm a prerunner Name: Paul Joined: Oct 2008, #10334 Location: Huntsville/Auburn, Alabama Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 2,937 08 Prerunner DC/SB TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 OME N140s front shocks w/ 885 coils, 2" toytec aal in the rear!!! Satoshi Grill, Lock/unlock chirp (both my writeups) DTRL mod, Alternating turn signal mod, Nav head unit w/ back up camera, tonneau cover, foglight mod, some debadging, 20% tint all around, Locking bed cubby's, 12-volt plug in bed, kc slimlites behind the grill, pa/cb set up, way too much really...	i just went to lowes and got them. It was like 2 bucks for 2 of them. My walmart had the clamps, but all the wrong sizes. __________________ My satoshi write up. LOCK/UNLOCK Chirp for DTRL and Alternating turn signal modders My build My Smurf build

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04-09-2009, 07:25 AM	#182
kungfupanda Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #15447 Location: So Cal, Cerritos Gender: Male Posts: 125 09' 4x2 Street Taco 2009 Regular Cab Automatic HID - Both High and Low, Access Limited Roll Cover, Hitch/Tow Package, Ceramic Tint, Wet Okole's	Awesome!

04-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#184
kungfupanda Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #15447 Location: So Cal, Cerritos Gender: Male Posts: 125 09' 4x2 Street Taco 2009 Regular Cab Automatic HID - Both High and Low, Access Limited Roll Cover, Hitch/Tow Package, Ceramic Tint, Wet Okole's	I live in Cerritos, CA (Los Angeles County) I went to Walmart, PepBoys, and Home Depot, they all have the regular hose clamps, the EZ's are hard to find!

04-09-2009, 01:04 PM	#185
mainland_newfie Mainland Newfie Joined: Mar 2009, #15001 Location: ontario, canada Gender: Male Posts: 297 TRD Tacoma 2007 Access Cab Automatic v6 skid plate, side step rails, new rims, hose clamp, 20% tint, G4 Tonneau cover, JVC 7 in double din stereo/dvd	I used a reg hose clamp but only because the ez clamps at home depot came in packs of six with all diff sizes, you'll get the one you want just pay alot more for it tahn you need for just the one.

04-18-2009, 06:29 PM	#188
Silver_Jim Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2837 Location: Maryland Posts: 115 08 Tacoma Quad SR5 TRD Sports 2008 Double Cab Automatic	I did the mod tonight in Lowe's parking lot. Cost my a 1.79. Question though, do you just need to install on the passenger side or should you do both? Thanks.

04-20-2009, 07:44 PM	#194
bebopblues Get well Michelle Joined: Apr 2009, #16090 Location: Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Posts: 48 09 PreRunner SR5 DC/SB 2009 Double Cab Automatic	The Walmart where I live doesn't have it either, anyone know if this is the right one? Link . It's about $13 for two clamps and fed-ex ground shipping.

04-21-2009, 09:22 AM	#195
PeteK Member Joined: Mar 2009, #15209 Location: Abington, MA Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 96 2009 TRD Off-Road DC 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Tint, Vent Visors, Domokun, Aries Brush Guard, Debadged Doors, PIAA 520 Driving & Fog Lights, Tailgate Security Mod.	Ordered mine online today. $10.05 shipped.

04-30-2009, 03:29 PM	#196
PeteK Member Joined: Mar 2009, #15209 Location: Abington, MA Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 96 2009 TRD Off-Road DC 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Tint, Vent Visors, Domokun, Aries Brush Guard, Debadged Doors, PIAA 520 Driving & Fog Lights, Tailgate Security Mod.	Tailgate mod: COMPLETE!!

05-01-2009, 08:08 AM	#197
flatlander Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #14249 Gender: Male Posts: 125 09 DC-LB 2WD Prerunner V6 Auto 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6	Where do they keep the EZ-clamps in Wal-Mart? I checked in the hardware and automotive but can't locate them. It is not one of those places I like to wander around in. Get-in, Get-out. TIA

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