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Just saw TRD Pro without tailgate

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 4runnerToTacoma, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 16, 2023 at 6:59 PM
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    4runnerToTacoma

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    Is this now a thing? people stealing truck tailgates?
     
  2. Sep 16, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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    Chew

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    “Now”?
    No, it’s been a thing for quite a while, they’re easy to damage, easy to remove and cost a lot to replace.
     
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    Pretty much since the invention of the tailgate.


    Lock it, add a theft protection tab, park it off the street, keep good insurance.
     
  4. Sep 16, 2023 at 7:05 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    oem power tailgate lock and sabellco tailgate lock :boink:
     
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    Tailgate net!!!!
     
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    This will have to do. At least it’s for Pro drivers.

    IMG_3946.jpg
     
  8. Sep 16, 2023 at 7:13 PM
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    Not a new thing. Even in NJ.

    Where you still can't pump you're own gas, correct?
     
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  9. Sep 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    Correct, speaking of which.. Today I had a dude tell me at shell to turn my engine back on to check if tank was full. While he had pump in gas tank still xD.

    About the tailgate, yea man.. I actually live in "good" county, or at least it was good 4-5 years ago..
     
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    c'mon man get out of the basement ........i bet you dont lock yours
    have you ever heard of catalytic converters?
     
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    My cats are quite happy with their current religion, but thanks for the pamphlet.
     
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    I do lock my tailgate always, I didnt even know people left it open lol.. I thought they were stealing whole ass locked tailgate?
     
  13. Sep 16, 2023 at 8:47 PM
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    TRD Pro tailgate is more expensive.. :anonymous:
     
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  14. Sep 16, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    To be honest i have no idea why would someone have TRD off road here in my state lol... Nothing but traffic & roads. But yea, it looked so ugly without it.
     
  15. Sep 16, 2023 at 8:54 PM
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    they can even if its locked......you have to have 2 or 3 different locks added
     
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    Lol, life must suck for someone to be risking jail for stealing tailgate. Ill just install parking camera on rear.
     
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    Camping gear used to be off limits. You never bought used camping gear unless you knew who you were buying it from. Nobody stole camping gear because there was no market for stolen camping gear...
     
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    Even then, I was leery of buying gear off of friends. Used backpacks and stoves, yes. Used tents, no. I've seen how some of you fold them. Used sleeping bags, hell no. I've seen how some of you use them too.


    I've sold my old tents and bags before. Good luck, craigslist strangers.:anonymous::anonymous:
     
  20. Sep 17, 2023 at 6:34 AM
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    I live in a rural county in NC and NEVER lock the tail gate . . . . now I have to remember to lock it when I go to where I am going to be around you city slickers.
     

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