Damn!! Tailgate was stolen last night.

This is one of many reasons I'm glad I have an aftermarket backup camera mounted above my license plate, as opposed to the factory location in the tailgate handle...

 

i never knew tail gate theft was a thing. TIL...

 

Absolutely. A friend of mine owns a body shop and said they get stolen quite frequently.

 

That’s the case with any device. That’s why it’s theft prevention, not theft proof. Also, have you tried taking off on of those torx bolts...they’re pretty effing tight. I had to use a mini pry bar on mine.
The idea is that it’s a lot slower than if there was nothing there

Post up something that is theft proof.

 

just checking, wasn't quite sure on how that device works. while the thief is trying to get off those torx screws will give you more time to load up the 12 gauge

 

Lol. Damn that’s gangster AF!

 

^^ This...JB weld to Torx drive holes!! This is my next mod.

If you don’t need to take the tailgate off often, either christian06’s device or Sabellco, in addition to Pop&Lock will definitely deter dbags from stealing the tailgate.

 

In the 9 years I’ve owned my truck I’ve never had to take the tailgate off, so I used 2 metal zip ties, wrapped that in a hose clamp, then added a pop n lock to the tailgate. Lock that shit down!!!

 

Does any one know what size bolt holds hinge on
Would like to get one of these then use a tamper free bolt sold here

https://www.fmwfasteners.com/produc...d-machine-screw-18-8-stainless-steel-metric-8

 

Yes, 2nd gen only

 

If do right, no can defense

 

..best thing i ever did was buy a High-Clearance bumper with swing-gate from Pelfreybilt, and its locked shut and backed up close to a wall, so got to undo that shit before you try to take my tailgate

 

I found a tailgate from a wrecked truck which put me out $350. It's not as nice as my old one but I have to get over it and remember it's a truck. I'm waiting on the bracket to lock it down then I'll put it on and JB Weld the torque bits. Also need to buy a reinforcement place to replace my old one which will be another $300. I really hate worthless scum.

Thanks again to everyone for your suggestions.

 

12 Gauge too much spray on the vehicle - small caliber with extreme accuracy (Ruger Mark lV Target)...THEN dial 911.

 

These new truck have aluminum gates now. Those are worth coin just in scrap. Tweekers!!

 

I've always owned a truck since 16 years old and I have never needed to take a tailgate off. Why are trucks built so the tailgates come off so easy? I can't think of any situation that it would be beneficial to remove the tailgate.

 

Weld that shit shut!

 

The only time Ive "had" to take a tailgate off was loading a pallet into the bead with a forklift. Removing the tailgate lets you be able to get the pallet up close to the cab. But that was not in the Tacoma but a 3/4 ton Ford.

 

I gonna get one of those devices from Christian06, use threadlocker and stuff JB weld into the torx head.