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

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

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  1. Jun 28, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    Thank You for posting this tip here ... Although my ghetto Walmart did not have these, The local Advance auto had something similar. I was wondering how to secure it from getting stolen.
     
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  2. Jul 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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    Thanks for the tip. I installed the camp and feel a bit better about leaving the truck parked in public places.

    I was thinking though, a would be thief only needs a screwdriver and and extra 60 seconds or so to get the clamp off, so I went a bit further and installed it with the screw slot positioned down. (facing the tail gate) In this position it's not possible to get a screwdriver on it, and it would be very difficult to work it off with pliers. I installed it with a small open end wrench.

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  3. Jul 20, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    great write up! we have a Toyota dealership that someone was stealing tailgates from, just crazy how easy it is.
     
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  4. Jul 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    I installed mine today as well. Used an Autocraft "Key" Clamp. Only took 10 mins. Peace of mind for $3.99.
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2012 at 5:15 AM
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    I looked for a hose clamp for 30mins in the garage and found one, then I go to my tailgate and its the bolt in type!!! LOL Oh wells!
     
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  6. Jul 29, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    found a clamp in my dads garage, put it on with the nut facing downwards to further deter a theif. only took me 5 mins to put on, definitely worth it considering a new tailgate is a few bills! next im gunna see about locking the tailgate chains too. great write up!!
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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    Mine was stolen alarm armed right in front of my condo! Now i have a key latch and am doing this mod! Thank god for comprehensive insurance I would have have gone to jail for hurting these tweekers!
     
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  8. Aug 3, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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    Wow. I'll be sure to get this done asap! :woot:
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    Ya I only had normal ones too last year so I welded beads and messed it up so it can't be backed out. Works great I think. Even took it a step further getting stainless clamps and the welds are a mess everywhere lol
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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    Just got my first Tacoma and had no idea that Taco tailgate theft was such a problem! Glad I found out the easy way. Thanks,
     
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    Smart man! And welcome to tw!!!
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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    Lucky I joined and found this video. I will get the clamp this afternoon. Glad to be a member - Tacoma for Life.
     
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  13. Aug 21, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    Just a few expensive & DIY things...
    Add me to the list too, $3.20 OTD for two clamps and one safe(er) tailgate.
    now to figure out what to do with the other clamp...
     
    kbraunphoto, Aug 21, 2012
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  14. Aug 21, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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  15. Aug 31, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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    Best damn tailgate theft deterant! :D
    photo curtesy of CtryBoyInMT
     
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    did you just add the washer on the OEM screw? how much threading did you loose? I think I'll add this to spare myself the possibility of a body mod by an angry-would-be-thief.
     
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  18. Sep 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    Just did both of these today. I thought I bought two 1/2" washers but they were actually 3/8" when I got them home and realized it. Still worked awesome. Put the washers on both sides (didn't lose that much thread) as well as the "easy twist" detachable handle hose clamp on the right side. Removed the clamp handle with no problem and am planning to lock it in my newly lockable modded console tomorrow after I do that project. ;) So now I've got a factory tailgate standard lock, a hose clamp and two washers to keep someone from stealing it. Between all 4, it'll take em' a while to get it, and require some tools so it's a time consuming deterrent at least.

    Autozone's clamp $2.99 for two (wrapped in black duct tape) :
    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...ose-clamp/_/N-257r?itemIdentifier=862123_0_0_
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    You can see the washer and the Easy clamp with the butterfly key still attached.

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    Without the key attached:
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  19. Oct 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM
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    I need to do this
     
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  20. Oct 4, 2012 at 1:21 PM
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    I couldnt tell if this was serious until i got here
    then i realized how dangerous modding can really be! :violent:
     
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