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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. Nov 29, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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    dee_bo

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    Just added one clamp to each side. Cost me $2.99. Of course if someone really wants the tailgate then can probably rip it off but this will definitely force them to try harder lol. Thanks for the mod and writeup.
     
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  2. Nov 29, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    You only need it on the passenger side, so you can sell the extra, or keep it as a spare. :)
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2009 at 10:49 AM
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    Hmmm okay thanks well I added it to both sides...now they match at least lol
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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  5. Dec 2, 2009 at 1:54 AM
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    4x4 OFF-ROAD... that is all I need...
    Great idea! This was my first mod. I did the same thing after seeing this, but I did one more thing to piss off or deter thieves. After I took off the plastic key, I stripped the end with a file to the point where the key was useless. It's been about 8 months since I've added the clamp and is still tight.
     
    SoCaliSnowboarder77, Dec 2, 2009
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  6. Dec 2, 2009 at 3:39 AM
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    The great thing about this mod is that even if it doesn't stop the tailgate theft it will certainly slow a thief down and it may be enough time passerby's to notice it or the alarm may go off, etc. I did mine as soon as I read the post, used a bicycle innertube to stretch over the tailgate end before I put the clamp on so the paint wouldn't crack. Living in Nova Scotia means rust, rust, rust.
     
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  7. Dec 2, 2009 at 3:41 AM
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    Did the hoseclamp as soon as I read this as well. The wifey looked at me like I was crazy until I showed her the video. Feel much better now esp when I have to park away from my apartment
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2009 at 3:46 AM
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    Just did the hose clamp security mod last night. Used the keyed type and put foam pipe insulation under the clamp. Took about 10 minutes. Great mod! And...as I am meckanikallee challenged.........I'm very surprised it went so well

    Thanks!
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2009 at 4:37 AM
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    I put the clamp on mine as soon as I saw this thread about this time last year. I felt better but I feel even better since putting on the Pop & Lock tailgate lock.
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2009 at 4:52 AM
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    My first gen is the same bolted on. I dont think this mod is needed for first gen.
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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    Just did the hose clamp mod. I have way too much time on my hands today so I figured I would add a detailed write up.

    Here's what you need (forgot to put the hose clamp in the picture):
    •Flat head screw driver
    •box cutter
    •bicycle tube
    •hose clamp
    [​IMG]

    To prevent scratching I put bicycle tubing under the clamp. I cut a length of tubing about 5" long. Then I sliced the tube sideways in half so that it wasn't as thick to ensure the clamp had clearance.

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    Then I just put the clamp over the tubing and tightened it.

    [​IMG]

    Hope this helps.
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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    Installed mine yesterday. This is a very easy and hopefully effective fix.
     
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  13. Dec 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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    Haha - the disclaimer is AWESOME!!
     
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  14. Dec 7, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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    my 2001 tundra has a locking tailgate... why cant the 2010 tacomas?
     
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  15. Dec 7, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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    :D
     
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    wow thats cool bro thx
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2009 at 1:51 PM
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    :)
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2009 at 7:11 AM
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    Can't wait to do this. My new Tacoma is a replacement for my trusty '88 that was stolen a few weeks ago in Ensenada. Needless to say I'm a bit paranoid.

    RZ Rob
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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    You can. It is an after market PL5300 from Pop and Lock. It fits all second gen Tacos and will accept the tailgate camera on the '09 and '10's. I have both the hose clamps as well as the PL5300. Here is a pic of mine. It is a very easy installation.

    PL5300wcam.jpg
     
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  20. Dec 23, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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    I just installed this on mine. Thanks for the neat/very cheap tip. Wal-Mart here doesn't have E-Z clamps so I had to get normal ones from Home Deport. Oh well, it's not as safe since anyone with a screw driver can take it off but better than nothing I suppose.

    I really wish toyota just had put a lock on the tailgate honestly... for 30k you think they would!
     
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