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First tacoma, trd pro, 1 week later tailgate stolen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CXP8PRO, Mar 26, 2017.

  1. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    CXP8PRO

    CXP8PRO [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Super excited about my new Trd pro, just joined this forum, and my first post is my stolen tailgate. WTF! Didn't know it was that easy to steal. Very angry and frustrated. I'm having mixed emotions right now about my violated tacoma.IMG_9393.jpgIMG_9270.jpg
     
  2. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    matt 157

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    top kek
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    whiskeytacos

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    Welcome to the forum, sorry to hear.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    RigginsTaco

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    WTF! Sorry to hear that brotha especially since you just got your taco. Hopefully insurance will cover a new one or it's some prank from your friends
     
  5. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    I just told my wife, she's in the kitchen yelling obscenities :rofl:
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    CXP8PRO

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    Naw, no prank. I wish. Police told me that mine is the fifth one this week in my area.
     
  7. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    Was it unlocked?
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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    Um don't they come with locks now???
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    RIDERED67

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    Stole your tailgate but left the bed extender?

    :confused:
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    It was unlocked. I traded in my 10 year Tundra which I never locked the tailgate. Didn't know it was an issue.
     
  11. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    RigginsTaco

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    In my mind I was thinking the same thing how they leave the bed extender. What if someone got theirs stolen so they stole one and it's just a never ending game.
    Op where you located at?
     
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  12. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    Low lives will steal anything. What do they get from it 100 dollars. Freaking ridiculous:mad:
     
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  13. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    CXP8PRO

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    I know right. Bed extender still there. Even my tonneau cover in tact. Glad those were still there. I'm in so cal. Rancho area.
     
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  14. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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    DoubleRGirl

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    I hate thieves. Scum of the earth
     
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  15. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    Rancho Cucamonga? If so, that sucks because it's generally a nice area. Bunch of loser thieves.
     
  16. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    Kennedyusmc

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    Where that third party tailgate security device at for 3rd gens?
     
  17. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    Garrett75x

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    Not to thread jack here, but if the tailgate is locked is it still somewhat easy to steal on 3rd gens?

    I always have mine locked but everyone knows locks are just a deterrent
     
  18. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    Ram5493

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    Scum bags usually venture to the nicer areas to steal from unexpecting people. Happened to my cousin in Long Island. He used to always leave his car open till some scum bag came and hit his block. Stole from several cars on his street.
     
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  19. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    big_jarv

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    Sorry I hear op.
    I just checked Craigslist and didn't see one for sale.
     
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  20. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    No back-up camera now. Expensive loss.
     

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