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Tailgate Anti theft device

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

  1. Jul 7, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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    christian06

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    Awesome thanks
     
  2. Jul 12, 2024 at 7:10 AM
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    Package received. May I ask what size torx bit is used and is it the same size as the security screw, I am aware it's supposed to be a security torx bit. I just need to know the sizes so I can go to chinese freight to buy tools. Thanks
     
  3. Jul 12, 2024 at 7:31 AM
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    Your factory torx is a T40
    The security torx is a T45
     
  4. Jul 12, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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    @christian06 Just sent you the monies via Venmo. Can I please get it asap so I can install it before moving across country (I mentioned it before). Thanks again!!
     
  5. Jul 12, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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    Yes, it will go out first thing in the morning.
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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    my savior!
     
  7. Jul 13, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    Lol
     
  8. Jul 16, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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    My 3rd gen Tacoma screw wouldn't budge and I'm not inclined to try other stuff to loosen it. Does anyone want to buy this off of me?

    $32 mailed to lower 48, unless the seller will take it back for a refund. Paypal accepted.
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  9. Jul 16, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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    I offer a full refund for any reason.
    Put it back in the mailer it came in and do a return to sender and it won't cost for postage.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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    Thank you very much. I think I already threw the packaging away.
     
  11. Jul 17, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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    If you want to try one last time ... some say that you take the tailgate off, put it ground, use a torque-bar that needs no adapter between bar and T40. Or not ... just saying "while it is in your procession".
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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    Still available?
     
  13. Apr 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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    Yes
    3rd gens are. $35

    2nd gens are. $25

    powder coating $15 (optional)

    T45 safety screw $3.50 (optional) (bit not included)

    send money to my Paypal bugdoctorchris@hotmail.com (not an email)

    my contact email is bugdoctorchris@gmail.com

    i also except venmo (@ChristianBuchta)
    zelle (@209 606 5417) if using zelle, plz send me your shipping info or email, as it don't always come through on zelle.

    plz put your name and address for shipping in the notes, also your tacoma world name if you have one, or your email for tracking info.

    3 to 5 days to ship, you will receive the tracking number when it goes out. If for any reason your not satisfied, i will issue a full refund.

    Color options

    magnetic grey metallic, voodoo blue, silver sky metallic, pyrite mica, lunar rock, quicksand, olive drab, army green, cement, light blue, chrome, white, dark green, red, clear, matte black, gloss black, lime metallic, wind chill pearl, illusion green metallic, barcelona, orange crush, frosty pink, indigo ink pearl, timberland mica, JuJu orange, or any other color that prismaticpowders.com has. thx for your support.
    3rd gens are. $35 (2016-2023)

    2nd gens are. $25 (2005-2015)

    powder coating $15 (optional)

    T45 safety screw $3.50 (optional) (bit not included)

    send money to my Paypal bugdoctorchris@hotmail.com (not an email)

    my contact email is bugdoctorchris@gmail.com

    i also except venmo (@ChristianBuchta)
    zelle (@209 606 5417) if using zelle, plz send me your shipping info or email, as it don't always come through on zelle.

    plz put your name and address for shipping in the notes, also your tacoma world name if you have one, or your email for tracking info.

    3 to 5 days to ship, you will receive the tracking number when it goes out. If for any reason your not satisfied, i will issue a full refund.

    Color options

    magnetic grey metallic, voodoo blue, silver sky metallic, pyrite mica, lunar rock, quicksand, olive drab, army green, cement, light blue, chrome, white, dark green, red, clear, matte black, gloss black, lime metallic, wind chill pearl, illusion green metallic, barcelona, orange crush, frosty pink, indigo ink pearl, timberland mica, JuJu orange, or any other color that prismaticpowders.com has. thx for your support.
     
  14. Apr 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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    I was one of the unlucky MF’ers where the T40 stripped. But I used a 1/4” drill bit to drill the head, and once it broke; I chiseled the head off and then hand threaded the bolt all the way through. Had to remove the plastic inner covers. Don’t mess around with extractors if this happens to you. Drill the head.

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  15. Apr 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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    Have you made one with the color, “Solar Octane”? Is that color an option?
     
  16. Apr 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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    Yes I actually done the first one in that color this morning, lol
     
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  17. Apr 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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    Wow, ok… are you able to post any pictures of it, by chance?
     
  18. Apr 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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    Already packaged and sent out.
     
  19. Apr 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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    With this thread being pretty popular, wouldn’t a want to be thief just carry the special T45 bit and be able to remove in less than a minute?
     
  20. Apr 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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    They could but they want an easier target, not something that requires work and the possibility of the owner catching them in the act and socking them in the face.
     
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