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

w8n4mud · 02-21-2009, 07:29 PM

Consider it done. Heading to Wal-Mart tomorrow! My truck is in the garage right now for the night. I love the video. Very compelling. Thanks!!!

TacoNut · 02-21-2009, 09:10 PM

one of the first things I did to the truck.... It only sucks when you do have to take the tailgate off your stuck searching for a screwdriver in your truckbox that's never where it's supposed to be!!!

neslerrah · 02-21-2009, 09:14 PM

Great write-up.

wildjerseyfirefighter · 02-21-2009, 09:41 PM

not that im really super worried about my tailgate being stolen, but how hard are these pop n locks to install? Ebay listing says it just needs a screwdriver..lol

WildcatRider · 02-21-2009, 11:25 PM

Just got back from Wal-Mart with my EZ Clamps. My tailgate is now secure.

Just want to point out however that for the life of me I yanked on that handle until my fingers bled and could not get it off. I had to use adjustable pliers and put my full body weight on it to pull that thing off!

Anyway great post Chris, and thank you.

AK27 · 02-22-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildjerseyfirefighter

not that im really super worried about my tailgate being stolen, but how hard are these pop n locks to install? Ebay listing says it just needs a screwdriver..lol

if it all goes smoothly, it takes less than a half hour. and they are easy to install ( remove screws off of tailgate composite piece and take it off, slide in pop n lock, put on the two bolts and washers to hold it in, add the rod extenders (if you have to, some people on here didnt have to), check to make sure its working, and screw the composite piece back on. and thats all i think there is to do.

T@co_Pr3runn3r · 02-22-2009, 05:24 AM

I used the extenders with the popnlock & they made the latch all loose & floppy so I took them back out & the latch is as it should be now. Also used regular hose clamps but will be getting some of the ones that need the key thing to undo. Kudos on the write up.......

007Tacoma · 02-22-2009, 05:31 AM

Awesome thread, Chris! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I will do it as soon as I get home.

007Tacoma · 02-22-2009, 05:34 AM

I have the Pop'n'Lock as well. It works as a great little deterrent, but it definitely isn't high security...

T@co_Pr3runn3r · 02-22-2009, 05:43 AM

Yeah, the garage or standing guard with weapon(s) of choice is the only high security theft proof action. Can't wait til the new house is done so all 3 vehicles fit in the garage!

Ridingontrd · 02-22-2009, 05:51 AM

After watching the vid,I went straight to W-mart after work.My gate is now

Thanks Chris for putting that up.

Delmarva · 02-22-2009, 05:55 AM

^^

brianr · 02-22-2009, 06:09 AM

my tailgate is locked down.

chris4x4 · 02-22-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildcatRider

Just got back from Wal-Mart with my EZ Clamps. My tailgate is now secure.

Just want to point out however that for the life of me I yanked on that handle until my fingers bled and could not get it off. I had to use adjustable pliers and put my full body weight on it to pull that thing off!

Anyway great post Chris, and thank you.

I had to use pliers to remove the key too.

You can see it in the vid, as mine was already installed. I used the key to remove mine and make the vid, so the key came off easy.

Delmarva · 02-22-2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

I had to use pliers to remove the key too.

You can see it in the vid, as mine was already installed. I used the key to remove mine and make the vid, so the key came off easy.

-1 for not pointing that out in the video...

just kidding

drifter379 · 02-22-2009, 10:26 AM

What section in wal mart are you finding the clamps? Auto motiver or hardware?

rpoint16 · 02-22-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc4333

excellent demonstration, chris!

I'm sure this will bring some more awareness to the severity of this problem, and just how easy it is to get ripped off.

x100

ProtoJ · 02-22-2009, 10:30 AM

Great post, I'm headed to wal-mart. I think I am going to cut some strips of rubber from a bicycle tube to put under the hose clamp to avoid any scratching.

WildcatRider · 02-22-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delmarva

-1 for not pointing that out in the video...

just kidding

+1 for pointing out -1

WildcatRider · 02-22-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifter379

What section in wal mart are you finding the clamps? Auto motiver or hardware?

Automotive. It took me a while to find them because the automotive section in my Walmart is organized like crap.

02-21-2009, 07:29 PM	#41
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02-21-2009, 09:41 PM	#44
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02-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#45
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02-22-2009, 05:24 AM	#47
T@co_Pr3runn3r <<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> Joined: Jan 2009, #12767 Location: LAT 29 76 63.01N LON 95 36 45.10W Gender: Dude Posts: 2,088 05 Prerunner 2.7 5spd 2005 Access Cab Manual 2.7l 4cyl OEM all weather mats, ventguards, clear fogs, tint, tailgate lock, metra aux input for ipod/mp3, 5100s, wet okole seatcovers, aFe dropin, int wipers, oem cruise control..........so far	I used the extenders with the popnlock & they made the latch all loose & floppy so I took them back out & the latch is as it should be now. Also used regular hose clamps but will be getting some of the ones that need the key thing to undo. Kudos on the write up.......

02-22-2009, 05:31 AM	#48
007Tacoma I dub thee malicious! Name: Mark the poo flinger Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,155 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, +6 D-Rings, LED Bed lighting w/ dual switches, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo AVIC-F700BT (hacked OS3.0), Phoenix Gold 500W Amp, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Components, Pioneer 10" Subwoofer, MRMARV built Sub Enclosure, RAAMAudio RAAMmat Sound Deadening, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, BOYO VTL400 Rear Camera, Homemade Bike Rack (3 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade, and a Sportz Truck Tent III for camping.	Awesome thread, Chris! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I will do it as soon as I get home. __________________ San Antonio October 2009 Wrench Meet... Upcoming TacomaWorld.com TEXAS Region: Texas Offroading Meet, November 20-22, ~~Barnwell Mountain~~ er... Hidden Falls

02-22-2009, 05:34 AM	#49
007Tacoma I dub thee malicious! Name: Mark the poo flinger Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,155 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, +6 D-Rings, LED Bed lighting w/ dual switches, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo AVIC-F700BT (hacked OS3.0), Phoenix Gold 500W Amp, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Components, Pioneer 10" Subwoofer, MRMARV built Sub Enclosure, RAAMAudio RAAMmat Sound Deadening, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, BOYO VTL400 Rear Camera, Homemade Bike Rack (3 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade, and a Sportz Truck Tent III for camping.	I have the Pop'n'Lock as well. It works as a great little deterrent, but it definitely isn't high security... __________________ San Antonio October 2009 Wrench Meet... Upcoming TacomaWorld.com TEXAS Region: Texas Offroading Meet, November 20-22, ~~Barnwell Mountain~~ er... Hidden Falls

02-22-2009, 05:43 AM	#50
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02-22-2009, 10:30 AM	#58
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