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Awesome Tailgate Anti-theft device

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by blackZEBRA, Jan 15, 2023.

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  1. Jan 21, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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    Taco23Tech

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    As a new owner and member. If I just keep my tailgate locked am I safe, or do thief’s have a way to thwart the oem lock?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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    You should put a nice sticker in the bag and charge $50 raw. Someone on here has obviously never bought a piece of 1/4" flat stock or had powder coating done. A damn spray can of rustoleum is $10.
     
    Yota X, Jan 21, 2023
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  3. Jan 21, 2023 at 9:50 PM
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    I'm confused - your list above states a T44 bit but other members state to use a T40. Would you please explain this ....thanks
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2023 at 5:57 AM
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    It’s a T40? OK!

    Checked…..that’s what I bought, T40 impact bits. T44 was a typo, sorry.
     
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    jonnybrowning, Jan 22, 2023
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  5. Jan 22, 2023 at 6:48 AM
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    Why are people stealing tailgates? Is there some secondary use that we are all unaware of? Or my conspiracy theory...

    Someone stole the first tailgate off Bob's truck. Then Bob stole the second one off Frank's truck. Then Frank had to steal the third one from Benny. Then Benny stole the one from Bridget's truck. Then she stole the next one and on and on. So, there was really only one stolen tailgate that started it. Who started it? They guy who created the first tailgate anti-theft device. Created a solution then created the problem to drive sales! :rofl:
     
    TacoManOne, Jan 22, 2023
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  6. Jan 22, 2023 at 1:15 PM
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    Finally I was able to installed. It was a pain, I had to drill out the T-40 and use a stractor tool.

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    tacoma warrior, Jan 22, 2023
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  7. Jan 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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    I used a hose clamp as a deterrent. But I always keep my tailgate locked.
     
    Levelz, Jan 22, 2023
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  8. Jan 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM
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    It's because it takes 3 seconds to get $300
     
    christian06, Jan 22, 2023
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  9. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM
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    How, what?
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:13 PM
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    If they can pick the tailgate lock then they can still steal the tailgate..
     
    TwinTaco31719, Jan 24, 2023
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  11. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    Mybad I quoted it wrong lol but asking how they can steal the tailgate if it’s locked…
     
    johnnytwotimes, Jan 24, 2023
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  12. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:26 PM
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  13. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:29 PM
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    just like the scums break in the door handles
     
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  14. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:34 PM
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    Yeah I just feel like people always find a way
     
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  15. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:51 PM
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    All the things!
    Bertw192, Jan 24, 2023
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  16. Feb 4, 2023 at 6:51 PM
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    I had to do the same.

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    mabupa, Feb 4, 2023
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  17. Feb 10, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    Could someone please walk me through how to get the device in place? I pulled up the right side of my tailgate and had the appropriate stock bolt out but couldn’t figure out how to get the device in while reinstalling the tailgate.
     
    JERBEAR69, Feb 10, 2023
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  18. Feb 10, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    You slip in the device while the tailgate is hinged. The device wraps under the hinge to prevent you from pulling the tailgate out. Hope that makes sense.
     
    blackZEBRA, Feb 10, 2023
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  19. Feb 10, 2023 at 7:14 PM
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    Thanks - it makes sense but seems like it’s too thick to fit in that space. I’ll try again tomorrow.
     
    JERBEAR69, Feb 10, 2023
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  20. Feb 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM
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    It’s a bit snug but will fit.
     
    blackZEBRA, Feb 10, 2023
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