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Tailgate Anti theft device

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by christian06, May 31, 2019.

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  1. Jun 30, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    I had A '89 Jeep Wrangler That I Worked On... Learned How Much Torx Screws Suck:ballchain:
    Life Lesson: Every Torx Screw I Get Out - Gets Replaced With Stainless "Something Else"!
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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    I just use a ratcheting wrench with a T40 torx bit, it's a snap on bit, and I've removed 15 or so, and some I had to use a cheater bar, but they all came out, also be careful that it's not a T30, cause it feels like it fits but strippes out immediately
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    Thanks Chris - For Everything - Nice Tailgate Lock
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    Got a impact grade T40 and carefully used a breaker bar and got mine to break loose cleanly. Install was easy after that. debating on going the extra step and filling in the head of the t40 screw with something to slow its removal further.
     
    Stephen_m64, Jun 30, 2019
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  5. Jul 2, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    Got mine yesterday, spent the day primer and paint. I'm having the same problem everyone else is having with that blasted screw! I just put a little pressure with the breaker bar and now I'm sure the head is f*cked up! Also, when I do get it installed, if ever, my locker will face with the opening of the U is up, not down. Does that seam right?
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Yeah, the “U” should face up.
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    It feeds under the hinge on the 3rd gens20190607_120525.jpg
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:15 AM
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    Placed my order too, can't wait to get it!
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    Anybody know the specs to that bolt. I had to drill mine out, damn nut!
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:41 PM
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    T40 torx M8 x 1.25
     
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    You have to remove the tailgate to access that bolt right?
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2019 at 3:30 AM
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    I Did Not - Just "Zip Tie Or Bungee" It Three Quarter Closed So You Could Get Straight On The Screw Head - Or Have Someone Else Hold It Slightly Open :thumbsup:
     
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    A local San Diego mechanic here on the forum who owns his own shop helped get my torque bolt off. FYI, Toyota uses a proprietary version of lock tight which is stronger and requires 220 degrees of heat to liquify it... It cost me a six pack of Modelo to get it off - ha ha ha

    Anyway, once past that issue, I ran into another issue because the gap for the bracket was too small which prevented the bracket from going in. @christian06 suggested that it might be some sort of flexible sealer. Sure enough, I was able to use a long flat head screwdriver to cut just enough off to allow the bracket to slide into place. Keep that in mind if the bracket won’t wiggle in.

    I’ll need to put some sort of weather sealer back on to cover the exposed spot from glob I removed and figure out a way to make the new bolt more annoying to remove. For now though, here are my install photos.

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    Sweet, there’s probably 220 ft lbs of torque in it, too. I’m wondering how I can heat it up without melting the paint?

     
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  15. Jul 4, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    Appears using a soldering gun helps, as the heat can be localized.
     
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    Put The Soldiering Iron Tip On The Head - :bananadead:
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Thank you! :D
     
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  19. Jul 5, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    What quikrain said
     
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  20. Jul 5, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    Anti theft tail gate bracket installed in under 15 minutes! Thanks christian06. Definitely need two people getting the bracket in - one to lift the tail gate and wiggle it up and down while someone wiggles the bracket in.

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