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Damn!! Tailgate was stolen last night.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 55rag, Mar 23, 2019.

  1. Apr 4, 2019 at 6:43 AM
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    christian06

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    Thx
     
  2. Apr 4, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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    Just received my $15 tailgate lock in the mail, from Christian06. It is a very solid, high quality piece. Thank you!

    tailgate lock 1.jpg tailgage lock 2.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    Thx again
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    3rd gen in the works
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    I just got this from christian06, and I painted it Super White. A solid piece!

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  6. Apr 5, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    Chistian06 is sending mine out. :woot:
     
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  7. Apr 6, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    The device is installed. In addition to Pop n lock, it definitely gives additional layer of security.

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  8. Apr 6, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    How does this work? is the bolt just exceptionally difficult to remove?
     
  9. Apr 6, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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  10. Apr 6, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    It's a torx type, one could always put a security screw there.
     
  11. Apr 6, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    Blends right in, great job
     
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  12. Apr 6, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    It looks like the back face of the screw is ridged, wasn’t sure if that was for security.
     
  13. Apr 6, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    It was easy to remove with a T40 Torx socket. I plan to JBweld or epoxy the torx head.
     
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  14. Apr 6, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    It's the factory screw, it does have ridges on the face, they bite in so they dont vibe lose
     
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  15. Apr 6, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    Ah gotcha. Yeah i guess Loctite would do the trick.
     
  16. Apr 6, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    Ah, ok?
     
  17. Apr 6, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    On the screw thread, if you wanted it to be truly impossible to remove.
     
  18. Apr 6, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    It probly wouldn't hurt, I'm happy with just the OEM screw
     
  19. Apr 7, 2019 at 12:03 AM
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    That'll make it hard to take it off if u need to
     
  20. Apr 8, 2019 at 4:51 AM
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    I think changing to a safety screw is a great addition
     

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