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

flatlander · 05-01-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

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.

Definitely an option for me. I go there a lot. Thanks

chris4x4 · 05-01-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatlander

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

Thanks again

Not stupid...Recreational Vehicle section..In between the auto and tool sections (at least at the one near me).

flatlander · 05-01-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Not stupid...Recreational Vehicle section..In between the auto and tool sections (at least at the one near me).

Excellent. I'll check it out. It seems the stores here have the tools then automotive then sporting goods. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the RV section circa that area.

Thanks again.

Agent475 · 05-01-2009, 08:41 AM

Great post!

chris4x4 · 05-01-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by flatlander

Excellent. I'll check it out. It seems the stores here have the tools then automotive then sporting goods. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the RV section circa that area.

Thanks again.

Its a small area...Maybe half an isle, so just keep your eyes peeled.

Raven65 · 05-01-2009, 11:24 AM

Yeah... that's where I found them at my Wal-Mart too... near/in the towing/RV section.

Silver_Jim · 05-01-2009, 03:27 PM

RV = Recreational Vehicle (AKA Urban Assault Vehicle - Stripes)

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatlander

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

Thanks again

bebopblues · 05-02-2009, 12:31 AM

I ordered mine from HERE. It took about 10 days to arrive with their ground shipping, kinda slow, but not that bad. It took me a minute to install it, easiest mod ever! Now I worry a lot less about tailgate theft.

itjack · 05-02-2009, 02:42 PM

Dude, this is great!!! Thanks for the information!

olggeezer · 05-06-2009, 03:02 PM

If you put a regular hose clamp "upside down"....the screw slot down toward the ground, you have to tighten it with a 5/16 wrench. You can only turn it a very little bit at a time, so I would hope a thief would not invest the effort to try to loosen the clamp.

Mon Leb · 05-06-2009, 05:44 PM

Quite smart!!!

Kenobe · 05-11-2009, 02:41 PM

Just put that on mine. Thanks for the tip!

txusa03 · 05-19-2009, 08:22 AM

Chris, you just incriminate yourself in the video (lol). You are now on the popo most wanted list.

chris4x4 · 05-19-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

Chris, you just incriminate yourself in the video (lol). You are now on the popo most wanted list.

They'll NEVER CATCH ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wiscdave · 05-19-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteK

Ordered mine online today. $10.05 shipped.

LOL, good deal

Edrin55 · 05-20-2009, 03:25 PM

I just went to my local Walmart in Poway, CA. The guys working in the automotive department told me they discontinued them. They knew about them and even described them to me. They are called Turn-Key Clamps they said. So.... I went to AutoZone, Dixieline, Cheif Auto Parts, Napa Auto Parts, and Kragen. Kargen finally had them. $3.99 for two. Size #20 5Y020V. They didnt have the inch measurement on the packaging. As a side note...... AutoZone and Dixieline had the regular ones, but I wanted the ones with the removable key.

Poacher · 05-26-2009, 10:17 AM

I have to say holy cow! I never would have thunk it...ever. I am a newbie to the forum as you can tell, but not trucks and I have never heard of tailgate theft being such a problem.

Thanks, but all of the sudden I am paranoid!

chris4x4 · 05-26-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poacher

I have to say holy cow! I never would have thunk it...ever. I am a newbie to the forum as you can tell, but not trucks and I have never heard of tailgate theft being such a problem.

Thanks, but all of the sudden I am paranoid!

Put a hose clamp on your tailgate, or get one similar to the one in my vid. You should be fine.

eordonez · 05-26-2009, 02:51 PM

Yopu should see here, a lot of trucks without tailgates, chevys, tacomas, fords, dodges, all kinds.... these motherfuckers are hitting truck owners hard...

TacoNut · 05-26-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by eordonez

Yopu should see here, a lot of trucks without tailgates, chevys, tacomas, fords, dodges, all kinds.... these motherfuckers are hitting truck owners hard...

ohh so not just you???

05-01-2009, 08:41 AM	#204
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olggeezer Junior Member Name: Mike Joined: Apr 2009, #16600 Location: Ohio Gender: Male Posts: 10 09 4x4 SR5 DBL Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Fog light, DDL ,Tailgate theft mods	Upside down hose clamp If you put a regular hose clamp "upside down"....the screw slot down toward the ground, you have to tighten it with a 5/16 wrench. You can only turn it a very little bit at a time, so I would hope a thief would not invest the effort to try to loosen the clamp.

05-20-2009, 03:25 PM	#216
Edrin55 Senior Member Name: Ron Joined: Apr 2009, #15858 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 39 Gender: Male Posts: 541 2010 Magnetic Gray TRD Sport Access Cab 2010 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 TRD Sport Exhaust, Line-X'd TRD skid plate, OEM Side Steps, Upgraded 3.5" Rearview Mirror/Monitor, Anytime Foglight Mod. (TY Jeff), Smoked Foglights, SilverStar Headlight & Foglight Bulbs, Tinted windows all around, Vent visors, Bed sperator, Bed mat with security mod, Wet Okoles front & back, Race/Sport Pedals, Tailgate Clamps, PopNLcok 5300 Tailgate Lock, All weather mats, Helo 17x8 Hubcentric Rims & BFG All Terrain 265/70/17, Blisteins 5100's all around with mini leaf add to the rears, AFE Pro Dry drop in filter, Go Rhino Hitch Step, TRD License Plate Frames and Tire Valve Covers. GrillCraft MX Mesh upper and lower grills with "old school TOYOTA" FJ emblem, Uniden CB, Firestick CB Antenna with custom mount (Thank You Albert),	Clamps I just went to my local Walmart in Poway, CA. The guys working in the automotive department told me they discontinued them. They knew about them and even described them to me. They are called Turn-Key Clamps they said. So.... I went to AutoZone, Dixieline, Cheif Auto Parts, Napa Auto Parts, and Kragen. Kargen finally had them. $3.99 for two. Size #20 5Y020V. They didnt have the inch measurement on the packaging. As a side note...... AutoZone and Dixieline had the regular ones, but I wanted the ones with the removable key.

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