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How easy is it for the tailgate to be stolen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CementKevin, Jun 5, 2018.

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  1. Jun 8, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    SubCultureNM

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    Ours is a late '17 and does the same.
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    How easy is it for a tailgate to be stolen (with a hoseclamp on the hinge)?

    Answer: This stainless hoseclamp was off in less than 10 seconds with tools shown, (I just pried up with the screwdriver and did not try to loosen it), so I added a bright red Sabellco instead:155164DB-C8B2-491B-AEE4-A8552959E6BB.jpg
    https://sabellco.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=33_60&product_id=69

    Other options can include a cable put into the tailgate, or a thicker type of hose clamp. Dont use these stainless automotive hose clamps, not worth it!
     
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    OnHartung'sRoad, Jun 9, 2018
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  4. Jun 9, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    My ‘17 OR does the same but my ‘16 OR did not.
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...gen-tacoma-today.6499/page-4835#post-13066164
     
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  6. Jun 9, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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