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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. May 20, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    That sucks. Make sure you do the mod on the replacement. I always wonder if buying from craigslist is a good idea. You are probably getting it from a crook that has been stealing them in your area. :eek:
     
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  2. May 20, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    That's what my daughter said.. The guy has a few Toyota Tailgates for Tundra and Tacoma's.
     
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  3. May 27, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    The original page 1 video showing how easy it is to remove the tailgate does not seem to work. Is there another video showing this process?
     
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  4. May 27, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Let me see what I can find. Not sure why its not working.
     
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  5. May 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    I've never lost a tailgate with this mod either.

    My only suggestion is to move the head of the screw for the hose clamp around to the back so you can only get at it with an end wrench.
     
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  6. May 27, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Re added the videos. Let me know if they work now.
     
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  7. May 27, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    Good point. I have never lost a tailgate either, with this mod. A while back, all the trucks in my neighborhood had thiers stolen. Mine was the only one that wasn't. Mind, the tailgate was in the down position when I came out, so they tried, but didn't get it with this mod. When the other neighbors found what I did, they couldn't believe something so simple, could stop the theft.
     
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  8. May 27, 2015 at 5:35 PM
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    Yep I found it thanks. The very first vid did not work but I scrolled through the videos and found it. Wow that's fast. Poor manufacturing idea. Just ordered both an ideal turn key clamp and pop and lock bolt codable tailgate lock through Amazon. Thanks for the information!
     
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  9. May 27, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    youtube ones work but not the ones linked to photobucket that come before the youtube ones. I will definitely be doing this mod, thanks!
     
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  10. May 28, 2015 at 5:38 AM
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  11. May 28, 2015 at 5:51 AM
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    Yeah, Im not sure why its saying that. They haven't been moved.
     
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  12. May 28, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    Secured my tailgate today with one of these bad boys. Bought 2 clamps but realized when putting it on that you only need 1 on the passenger side ('06 Tacoma). They were 98 cent each so I guess I can live with the extra...

    I do think I will go back and rotate it so the screw head is tucked under and not out in the open when you let down the tailgate. I know this won't stop a determined thief, he would just need a screwdriver. Hoping that the added difficulty will deter him to someone else's less secure truck, just as long as it's not a Taco....
     
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  13. Jun 1, 2015 at 10:49 PM
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    McGuard came standard on my '15 TRD Pro. I'm gonna add a Pop N Lock as well
     
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    I've had my tailgate stolen when my Tacoma was about two years old. Its a crappy feeling.

    Regarding your mod, no disrespect, but what's to prevent someone from simply loosening the hose clamp (which is what the "mod" is and stealing the tailgate?

    There are several actual modifications for the tailgate latch that secure it with a key and are reasonably priced. All you gotta do is Google for them. That's what I did. I think the one I got was around $30. Speaking of which I need to go lock mine...:)
     
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  15. Jun 2, 2015 at 7:09 AM
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    There are definitely more secure ways to protect it, as you point out. But from a thief's point of view, if they have to spend more than a few seconds trying to get it off then they're most likely gonna just skip it and find an easier target.
     
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    Wow thanks for the tip. Ive taken my tail gate off a few times and never even considered how easy it was and the possibilty of theft. Great tip. Did it right after i saw video with a clamp i had laying around garage. Thanks again .
     
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  17. Jun 3, 2015 at 6:50 PM
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    This ^^^^

    Every truck I have had, Ive had a simple hose clamp on it, and never lost a tailgate, yet others around me have. In fact, over the last 20 years, Everyone I know, that has used a hose clamp, has never lost a tail gate. Many thieves don't carry tools, and don't want to take more than a min to take your shit. Even with tools, this is gonna take a few mins to defeat.
     
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  18. Jun 4, 2015 at 7:12 AM
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    I agree this stops the guy thats lookin to geab it quick and move on. If they want it bad enough theyll get it. But the quick thief will move on to another with this mod.
     
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  19. Jun 5, 2015 at 8:14 AM
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    I have a folding hard cover that secures my tailgate, but I still want this lock. The reason is I often haul long items and I have the tailgate down. All it takes is the right bump and the whole tailgate pops loose. Now it's only hanging by the side cables and camera wires. I'd rather not think about the damage that would cause.
     
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    I just did that on both sides. Thanks for the tip. I cannot believe that I bought a new Tacoma and didn't even notice the tailgate had a lock or not. Thanks again.
     
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