1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Warranty work Mesh cover. short box Need Help on the Rear Differential Breather Mod 2017 Tacoma bed rail gap leaking camper shell Front Wheel Bearing Seal Part Number Needed Windshield Wipers?

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

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by chris4x4, Feb 21, 2009.

Page 13 of 70
  1. Aug 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM
    #241
    Hunter423

    #241
    Hunter423 Hunter423

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2009
    Member:
    #20856
    Messages:
    566
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    hunter
    TN
    Vehicle:
    2008 Tacoma TRD off road
    brush guard, piaa foggs, tinted tail light, tinted windows, rain guards, pure white with blue tinted bulbd all over, white bulbs for licencess plate lighting, blacked out head lights
    thnx for the vid guna install the tailgate theft mod tomorrow
     
    Hunter423, Aug 23, 2009
    #241
  2. Sep 8, 2009 at 11:15 PM
    #242
    Drakken

    #242
    Drakken Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2009
    Member:
    #22023
    Messages:
    178
    Gender:
    Male
    Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    Silver Streak Mica 2006 AC 4X4
    Thanks for the info, just bought my Taco a few days ago and this will probably be my first mod.
     
    Drakken, Sep 8, 2009
    #242
  3. Sep 8, 2009 at 11:35 PM
    #243
    Wing

    #243
    Wing 2015 World Series Champions!

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2009
    Member:
    #22302
    Messages:
    168
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Grant
    Albuquerque
    Vehicle:
    2015 DC TSS
    YELLOW LAMINEX FOGS K&N 63 SERIES CAI WINDOW FLARES STUBBY ANTENNA WEATHERTECH MATS

    I used to live on Hayden and Indian School...Those were good days.
     
    Wing, Sep 8, 2009
    #243
  4. Sep 11, 2009 at 12:47 PM
    #244
    Drakken

    #244
    Drakken Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2009
    Member:
    #22023
    Messages:
    178
    Gender:
    Male
    Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    Silver Streak Mica 2006 AC 4X4
    Did mine today, here it is. Used a simple hose clamp from Pep Boys ($2.49/pair) and some water barrier used for shower installations at Home Depot. I wanted such a little piece and they sell it by the square foot that they just gave me a section.

    008 Prevent Tailgate Theft Mod 091109.jpg
     
    Drakken, Sep 11, 2009
    #244
  5. Sep 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM
    #245
    okimavich

    #245
    okimavich New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2009
    Member:
    #20608
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Harbor Freight has a couple:
     
    okimavich, Sep 14, 2009
    #245
  6. Sep 14, 2009 at 8:37 PM
    #246
    glandnut

    #246
    glandnut Reserve Squirrel Hair

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2009
    Member:
    #19461
    Messages:
    384
    Gender:
    Male
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    16' 4Runner TEP, 01' Ext cab 4x4
    secret stuff.
    Thanks, I recently found them at Auto Zone!
     
    glandnut, Sep 14, 2009
    #246
  7. Sep 21, 2009 at 12:45 PM
    #247
    Crom

    #247
    Crom Super-Deluxe Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2009
    Member:
    #18782
    Messages:
    9,618
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2009 4x4 DCSB Camp Supreme
    Millions
    I adapted the principals of the hose clamp mod, but I went with large black industrial strength zip ties. Two per side.

    As far as I can tell they achieve the following:


    1. They make it difficult to remove the tailgate
    2. They blend in perfectly with the paint
    3. Will not scratch the paint
    4. Are very light
    5. Difficult to cut with dykes due to the limited space
    6. Should not decay (No direct UV exposure)
    [​IMG]
     
    Crom, Sep 21, 2009
    #247
  8. Sep 24, 2009 at 8:58 AM
    #248
    t-com09

    #248
    t-com09 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2009
    Member:
    #23144
    Messages:
    200
    Gender:
    Male
    Connecticut
    Vehicle:
    2010 single cab 4x4 sr5
    Bilstien 5100's yellow foglights toolbox pop n' lock
    great demonstration, very good securing idea. i had no idea they came off that easy
     
    t-com09, Sep 24, 2009
    #248
  9. Sep 24, 2009 at 8:22 PM
    #249
    RedSox10NG

    #249
    RedSox10NG Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2009
    Member:
    #22264
    Messages:
    42
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Orlando, FL
    Vehicle:
    '13 PreRunner SR5 Spruce Mica
    Thanks Chris! Probably the fastest, cheapest, easiest mod I'll ever do! Had no idea they came off that easily :eek:

    Thanks!
     
    RedSox10NG, Sep 24, 2009
    #249
  10. Sep 24, 2009 at 8:22 PM
    #250
    chris4x4

    #250
    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6497
    Messages:
    112,751,526
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    FlimFlubberJAM
    Tenoe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 Rubicon 4 Door,
    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    Glad to help. :)
     
    chris4x4, Sep 24, 2009
    #250
  11. Sep 30, 2009 at 2:37 PM
    #251
    OffroadToy

    #251
    OffroadToy old, forgetful, and decomposing

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2009
    Member:
    #22680
    Messages:
    6,702
    Gender:
    Male
    Location: In a van down by the river
    Vehicle:
    2007 Offroad DCSB AT- VSC,TRAC,HAC, & DAC
    Icon Stage 8, ECGS Bushing, Timbren bump stops, Crown braided/extended brake lines, Overland Custom Design sway bar links, rear differential breather extension, oil filter drain hose, a/c drain hose extension & reroute, front windows tint, Cat Security, XPEL headlight/fog & grill protection, OEM block heater, RCBS illuminated 4X4 switch,
    Another thanks to chris4x4! :) My local Wal Mart discontinued these clamps...ended up finding a great selection of them at Shucks Auto Supply.
     
    OffroadToy, Sep 30, 2009
    #251
  12. Sep 30, 2009 at 2:39 PM
    #252
    chris4x4

    #252
    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6497
    Messages:
    112,751,526
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    FlimFlubberJAM
    Tenoe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 Rubicon 4 Door,
    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    Good to hear! :)
     
    chris4x4, Sep 30, 2009
    #252
  13. Oct 22, 2009 at 5:54 AM
    #253
    bishtacova

    #253
    bishtacova Don't buy a Ford

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2009
    Member:
    #24239
    Messages:
    234
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2009 DC PreRunner V6
    4 leaf TSB, reflash ECM, Eurostyle antenna, thule roof rack, bed extender
    I found a pair of clamps at Lowes for $1.73 and put them on pronto. Best $2 I've ever spent on a security mod.
     
    bishtacova, Oct 22, 2009
    #253
  14. Oct 28, 2009 at 7:35 PM
    #254
    patrickockander

    #254
    patrickockander Say What?

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2008
    Member:
    #11162
    Messages:
    296
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Patrick
    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    TACOMA TRD Offroad version 4x4
    Supercharged, Hood Lift-struts, Borlas, 2-tone Leather, Husky Liners, 16" Completely rewired audio system, Components front/rear, Dbl Limo Tint, 2-din JVC KWNX7000BT (DVD+GPS), TRD CAI, disabled seatbelt alarm, E3 Plugs, Halo Headlights, Tuck-in style Rain guards, dealer sticker removed, Step rail,

    Take something hard and put a big dent in it. That's what I did by accident and nobody touched it while I was in DC for a year! lol
     
    patrickockander, Oct 28, 2009
    #254
  15. Oct 30, 2009 at 8:28 PM
    #255
    aficianado

    #255
    aficianado Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2009
    Member:
    #25015
    Messages:
    8,103
    Gender:
    Male
    bay area, california
    Vehicle:
    2006 access cab. 4x4, TRD-OR + 2023 TRD off-road.
    back to bone stock.
    hope the thieves dont carry an easy clamp key with them.

    great mod. i am doing this tomorrow!
     
    aficianado, Oct 30, 2009
    #255
  16. Oct 31, 2009 at 4:34 PM
    #256
    JKD

    #256
    JKD Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2009
    Member:
    #18207
    Messages:
    2,041
    Gender:
    Male
    I wrapped a piece of electrical tape around the tailgate part of the hinge (the C-shaped part), then installed the EZ-Clamp. Mine had a square peg drive, not the five-sided or three-sided drive. Odd!
     
    JKD, Oct 31, 2009
    #256
  17. Oct 31, 2009 at 5:11 PM
    #257
    Gsquare

    #257
    Gsquare The G stands for smooth

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Member:
    #16921
    Messages:
    1,789
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    GG
    Lone Star State
    Vehicle:
    2018 - TRD Off Road 4x4 - Cement / Graphite - DCSB
    ReadyLIFT 3/2 Lift Kit, T-Force TRD Black Satin Spoke Wheels, OEM TRD Red/Black Resin Center Wheel Hub Covers, Toyo P285/70R17 Open Country AT's, SpiderTrax 1.25 F/R Wheel Spacers, Blackout Pkg: Tailgate Letters, Badges and Tailpipe Extension, Qi Wireless Charging, LED Bed Lights, Power Tailgate Lock, Shark Running Boards, Weathertech Floor Mats, U.S. Airforce Decal Drivers Side Rear Window, MESO Gasshole Fuel Cap Holder, OEM Trailer Hitch Cap
    ^^^ Mine is four-sided too. Easier to get pliers around I guess but still a major deterrent because the angle is very awkward.

    If there was ever an award for the best, cheapest, most brilliant mod ever on this site it goes to ... Chris4x4! :D

    All I can offer is:

    [​IMG]

    ... and one of these:




    Thx Chris!!!
     
    Gsquare, Oct 31, 2009
    #257
  18. Nov 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM
    #258
    NewMexiTaco

    #258
    NewMexiTaco Abron Cabron

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2009
    Member:
    #23186
    Messages:
    918
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Abraham
    Santa Fe, NM
    Vehicle:
    2007 4x4 DC LB TRD Sport
    Weathertech mats; Wet Okole seat covers; Kobalt Lowpro truck box,(sitting in the shed) Snugtop Hi-liner camper shell; AFE Pro Dry air filter, Tailgate Hoseclamp mod; 5100s all around, Light Racing UCAs, OME 885 coils, OME Dakar Leafs, CB Drop, Driveline spacer. Epoxy Satoshi; Redline Hood Struts. 4x Mil Spec. bed D rings; Brute Force Fab custom DCLB Hybrid Sliders, ARB w/ Warn M8000 wench, Diff Breather mod, Alpine Deck w/ ipod cable. Iphone ziptie to rearview mirror 4wd-cam mod!
    Thank you Chris4x4!!!
     
    NewMexiTaco, Nov 17, 2009
    #258
  19. Nov 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM
    #259
    chris4x4

    #259
    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6497
    Messages:
    112,751,526
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    FlimFlubberJAM
    Tenoe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 Rubicon 4 Door,
    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    Thanks, but I didnt invent this mod....Its been around for many years. I think it was my Dad that actually turned me on to this back in 1997....:eek:

    Glad to help :)
     
    chris4x4, Nov 17, 2009
    #259
  20. Nov 28, 2009 at 4:33 PM
    #260
    2007TacBorla4X4

    #260
    2007TacBorla4X4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2009
    Member:
    #26469
    Messages:
    353
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bob
    Jax, FL
    Vehicle:
    TRD Sport 4X4 Short Bed
    Borla cat back, K&N cold air, Silver star bulbs, Nerf bars,NEW BFG, Weather teck windows, Flash light on the drivers seat, TRD off Road ft tow hook, Rear driving lights on bumper, Weather teck windows & ft bug guard, 4X4 switch glows, Windows tinted 20% sun shade
    THe Turn key hose clamps are at AutoZone Part # EZ20BK , Bar code 660243301212 , in a 2 pack for 2.99
     
    2007TacBorla4X4, Nov 28, 2009
    #260
Page 13 of 70
To Top