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

eordonez · 05-26-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoNut

ohh so not just you???

yes, not just me, wise ass....

chris4x4 · 05-26-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eordonez

yes, not just me, wise ass....

Let me know if you want me to fuck up a truck that looks just like his.

Poacher · 05-26-2009, 06:41 PM

Chris,
Will do, and soon!

Thanks for the great info.

chris4x4 · 05-26-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Poacher

Chris,
Will do, and soon!

Thanks for the great info.

Glad to help!

eordonez · 05-26-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Let me know if you want me to fuck up a truck that looks just like his.

Oh please do!

FourWheelsofFURY · 06-23-2009, 02:47 PM

A buddy of mine just bought an assembly for his tailgait from GMC for his Sierra. It had a lock that programmed to his key when he installed it. Does anybody have something like this for the best truck ever made?

Hoyal · 06-23-2009, 02:53 PM

I used two hose clamps one I got really tight and used a set of pliers to spin the part you screw in under the tail gate so you cant really get to it then another right next to it.. Me and my friends have a thing with stealing each others tailgates. This is what happens when you and a lot of your friends have the same truck.

Phillyguy · 07-15-2009, 02:11 PM

Truck is no older than two weeks and I already have 2 on. I threw electrical tape under it just to make sure it doesn't scratch. Philly isn't always the friendliest of all cities so this is a must.

Thanks for the help!!

Lentsnh · 07-15-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillyguy

Truck is no older than two weeks and I already have 2 on. I threw electrical tape under it just to make sure it doesn't scratch. Philly isn't always the friendliest of all cities so this is a must.

Thanks for the help!!

It wont scratch.... cause the hinge is on the inside.. so When you put on the clamp your just blocking off the slot to get the inside hinge out

If that makes sense.

hotrodsbyray · 08-14-2009, 09:20 AM

Sorry I didn't read all 12 pages so I don't know if anyone suggested this.
If you don't think you will need to take the clamp and tailgate off frequently consider taking a Dremel tool with a grinder and round off the head of the clamp. Makes it that much harder to get the clamp off.
If you later need to remove it there is room to get a Dremel cutoff wheel in there to cut the clamp.

chris4x4 · 08-14-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodsbyray

Sorry I didn't read all 12 pages so I don't know if anyone suggested this.
If you don't think you will need to take the clamp and tailgate off frequently consider taking a Dremel tool with a grinder and round off the head of the clamp. Makes it that much harder to get the clamp off.
If you later need to remove it there is room to get a Dremel cutoff wheel in there to cut the clamp.

The EZ clamp is a 5 sided head. No wrench will fit it, except the one it comes with. Seems pretty secure, as I have never lost a tialgate when useing one.

28Gauge · 08-14-2009, 07:38 PM

Just put my #20 clamp on my truck. Works like acharm. $1.15 at Home Depot.

chris4x4 · 08-14-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 28Gauge

Just put my #20 clamp on my truck. Works like acharm. $1.15 at Home Depot.

eordonez · 08-14-2009, 07:42 PM

Ive been thinking of some stuff just overkill that biachhhh!

chris4x4 · 08-14-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eordonez

Ive been thinking of some stuff just overkill that biachhhh!

I tried....I made a good one out of steel, and went above the clouds, and went pretty far, but scored little points, due to lack of aerobatic antics.

eordonez · 08-14-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I tried....I made a good one out of steel, and went above the clouds, and went pretty far, but scored little points, due to lack of aerobatic antics.

im not following

i have a couple of ideas, first a set of washers on the detachable end of the cables, another an alarm pin like the ones on the hood, maybe a latch system also, or just get a damn tonneau as soon as i have $700 spare (not likely)

chris4x4 · 08-14-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eordonez

im not following

i have a couple of ideas, first a set of washers on the detachable end of the cables, another an alarm pin like the ones on the hood, maybe a latch system also, or just get a damn tonneau as soon as i have $700 spare (not likely)

I posted in the wrong thread.....

rob1 · 08-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Hey Chris4x4,
Thanks for the info...just bought my E-Z Hose clamps and installed this past Saturday!! Feel much better since I'm going out of town to Chorpus Christi and know that my tailgate will be coming back home with me!!

Thanks again Chris!!

chris4x4 · 08-17-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rob1

Hey Chris4x4,
Thanks for the info...just bought my E-Z Hose clamps and installed this past Saturday!! Feel much better since I'm going out of town to Chorpus Christi and know that my tailgate will be coming back home with me!!

Thanks again Chris!!

Glad to help!

Soon · 08-18-2009, 11:02 AM

After reading this post, i ran outside to check the tailgate on my hilux...

The setup is similar but the tailgate cant be removed without tools.

Thanks for this post. Now I know I'll have to buy some clamps when I collect my Tacoma.

06-23-2009, 02:47 PM	#226
FourWheelsofFURY Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18811 Location: Alaska Gender: Male Posts: 2 07 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Bull Bar, skid plate, nerf bars, TRD	Locks? A buddy of mine just bought an assembly for his tailgait from GMC for his Sierra. It had a lock that programmed to his key when he installed it. Does anybody have something like this for the best truck ever made?

08-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#234
eordonez ND Longstalkings Name: Ed Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,907 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	Ive been thinking of some stuff just overkill that biachhhh! __________________

08-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#238
rob1 Senior Member Name: Robert Joined: Jun 2009, #18799 Location: South Texas Gender: Male Posts: 406 Indigo Blue DblCab 4X4 Long Bed TRD Sport SR5 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Tail gate mod, locking gas cap, locking spare tire, next-paint engine cover	Hey Chris4x4, Thanks for the info...just bought my E-Z Hose clamps and installed this past Saturday!! Feel much better since I'm going out of town to Chorpus Christi and know that my tailgate will be coming back home with me!! Thanks again Chris!! __________________

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