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Who has had their tailgate STOLEN? Or..

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by patrickockander, Oct 28, 2009.

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Has your tailgate been stolen, or do you know somebody whose tailgate was stolen?

  1. My tailgate was stolen.

    56 vote(s)
    2.0%

  2. My friend's tailgate was stolen.

    77 vote(s)
    2.7%

  3. My tailgate AND my friend's tailgate were stolen.

    12 vote(s)
    0.4%

  4. I stole somebody's tailgate.

    141 vote(s)
    4.9%

  5. Knock on wood, I still have my tailgate, and I have an anti-theft device installed.

    1,197 vote(s)
    41.8%

  6. Knock on wood, I still have my tailgate, but I don't have an anti-theft device installed.

    1,469 vote(s)
    51.3%
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  1. Apr 3, 2012 at 3:04 PM
    #261
    ryansummit

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    ryansummit Well-Known Member

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    smoke tails, safety rack, coffee stains, caulk, paint, tar, sawdust, foul odor
    i know a bunch of people whose tg's got stolen
    i think im the only person i know with a p-u that hasnt
    a couple people in nyc, its kind of understandable, if its not nailed down kinda thing
    but i know three off the top of my head upstate(the country) in the last couple years,and that i dont understand, the amount of gas and trouble to get to a junk or scrap yard
    my gf's moms rear wiper arm was jacked off her 4runner last week
    i posted a thread in the 4runner askin for some help replacin it whatnot
    but really man thieves and liars suck balls

    and i cant lock my tg with hose clamp cause i take it off at the dump every couple days
    maybe ill wait till someone with a popnlock leaves their keys in it, eh eff it ill steal the whole truck,and 10% of their soul while im at it
     
    ryansummit, Apr 3, 2012
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  2. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:02 PM
    #262
    yakker1982

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    yakker1982 Active Member

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    I didn't want mine to get stolen so I went outside and kicked a big ass dent into it. Now nobody wants it and I can sleep tight.
     
    yakker1982, Apr 3, 2012
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  3. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:27 PM
    #263
    Johns Taco

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    Johns Taco I'm not 4x4, and have an open diff. So i'm 4x1

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    Full custom stereo, onboard air compressor, train horns, spacer lift, 30" tires, optima yellow top, rear slider window & tailgate anti-theft mod, pop & lock, class 3 tow hitch, lights in bed, Ultra Gauge, Weather Tech mats, yellow fog lights, camper top, air lift rear airbags, rear diff breather mod, soon to be more...
    Did the hose clamp mod with such an angle you have to have a swivel on your short socket to get it off, also have the pop lock.
     
    Johns Taco, Apr 3, 2012
    #263
  4. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:08 PM
    #264
    JOHNNYSTACO

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    JOHNNYSTACO Well-Known Member

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    Front Billet grille Tinted tail lights, Tinted windows, 35%-back & 20%-front, Blacked out symbols, Removed mud flaps, Retrax tonneau cover 49" LED tail brake & signial taillight
    ok guys if there are stupid retards on here that seal tail gates your STUPID..lol
    I ordered a tailgate lock but had to wait because it had the camera hole on the oppsite side so i had to wait but i had a temp fixer that the guy at the dealer told me to do..

    anyways I just went and to a local hardware store and got some gear clamps and put them around the 2 hinges on the truck hinge.. and they cant steal your tail gate unless they have the proper screw driver or racet..lol hope this helps.
     
    JOHNNYSTACO, Apr 12, 2012
    #264
  5. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM
    #265
    tacomas28

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    tacomas28 Well-Known Member

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    if you ever go on craigslist an see a single tail gate for sale its stolen if its your go to the persons house beat him
     
    tacomas28, Apr 12, 2012
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  6. Apr 13, 2012 at 1:58 PM
    #266
    Allen102

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    I have a Smith & Wesson tailgate anti theft lock.
     
    Allen102, Apr 13, 2012
    #266
  7. Apr 13, 2012 at 5:26 PM
    #267
    DirtyTaco24

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    DirtyTaco24 Well-Known Member

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    I looked at the Pop and Locks recently.. The finish of the lock didn't look all that great and I went to several locations to see if I could pick up one that didn't look like it needed to be painted... Anyone else have this problem??
    I'm probably gunna get one anyways because I live in the city.... It's just asking to get stolen...... :S
     
    DirtyTaco24, Apr 13, 2012
    #267
  8. Apr 20, 2012 at 3:01 PM
    #268
    JTyfz450

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    JTyfz450 Well-Known Member

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    Definitely get the power Pop&Lock. The handle and camera position stay stock. You just have to install the lock within the tailgate.

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    JTyfz450, Apr 20, 2012
    #268
  9. Apr 20, 2012 at 7:46 PM
    #269
    khx73

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    khx73 Well-Known Member

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    Rear camera anytime switch, 4x4 Illuminated Switch (from rcbs204) , rear view mirror lift bracket (from ImMrYo), 75 cent tailgate anti-theft. Technically not mods but give me a break I'm trying to fill space here... OEM Leather pkg, keyless unlock & ACC chime silence, BakFlip G2, Ultra Gauge EM, WeatherTech floor mats, OEM roof rack
    khx73, Apr 20, 2012
    #269
  10. Apr 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM
    #270
    Highland Logan

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    Highland Logan UBIQUE

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    Icon Stage 2 w/ overload left in, SPC LR UCA, 265/75 16 BFG KO2, front and rear Weathertech floor liners, OEM (Extang) solid fold tonneau, OEM bed mat, OEM front skid plate, OEM billet oil cap, "TOYOYA" tailgate decal
    Sounds effective.... do you sleep in and work out of your truck or something?

    Frank
     
    Highland Logan, Apr 20, 2012
    #270
  11. Apr 23, 2012 at 1:12 PM
    #271
    rbishopp

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    rbishopp Well-Known Member

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    So far I've added an Advance folding bed cover and since removed it. Gave it to my son in Maine, he has an 05 2wd. GT perfect fit seat covers. Weathertech floor mats and window vent visors. Waag center brush/grill guard. Hose clamp tailgate mod. Turned off the seat belt chime. Added Ultra-Gauge. Trailer hitch. Softopper. Replaced sun visors with slide out style. Toyota bed extender. Had Firestone Destinations and now Michelin LTX AT2 in stock size. More mods to come; Fog lights, locking storage in bed, intermittent wipers. Now looking for Radio/HU upgrade. and maybe a lift way down the road.
    I put the hose clamp on my tail gate last week. For my area and what little I park in high risk areas I think this will be fine for me. I figure if its not super quick and easy they'll move on.
     
    rbishopp, Apr 23, 2012
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  12. Apr 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    Highland Logan

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    Highland Logan UBIQUE

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    That's the best attitude to have. The best you can hope for is a deterrent to theft. If someone really wants or needs your stuff... they'll get it. At the end of the day, locks keep honest people honest, and nothing more.

    Frank
     
    Highland Logan, Apr 23, 2012
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  13. Apr 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM
    #273
    jw1983

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    I have a tonneau cover on my truck. I know that it may not keep someone out but they would have to work pretty damn hard to get at my tailgate. That's good knowing that he was caught. It's too bad that Toyota wouldn't do anything to curb the problem, you know like adding a locking tailgate.
     
    jw1983, Apr 23, 2012
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  14. May 6, 2012 at 7:42 PM
    #274
    TRDBen

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    TRDBen Mall Crawler of the Year

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    I didn't have my tailgate stolen, but I did have my rubber bed mat stolen outta the back of my truck. Who the fuck does that?
     
    TRDBen, May 6, 2012
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  15. May 6, 2012 at 7:50 PM
    #275
    mcdee

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    mcdee Well-Known Member

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    that sucks-I waited and finally I bought one for my new truck and now worry all the time it will be gone- I know there is a mod for this but I just don't want to do it. Maybe someone can hook you up with discounted price.
     
    mcdee, May 6, 2012
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  16. May 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    JTyfz450

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    JTyfz450 Well-Known Member

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    JTyfz450, May 6, 2012
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  17. May 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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    mcdee

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    mcdee Well-Known Member

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    mcdee, May 7, 2012
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  18. May 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM
    #278
    aznutx

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    aznutx Well-Known Member

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    friends was just stolen in plano texas, im glad i did all the mods
     
    aznutx, May 12, 2012
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  19. May 13, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    monkeyface

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    monkeyface Douchebag, or just douche if we're friends

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    Which is why I'll put the Leer topper on with dual lock handles. That should stop the thieves.
     
    monkeyface, May 13, 2012
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  20. May 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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    MagnecticgraySR5

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    MagnecticgraySR5 Well-Known Member

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    To all those who stole, what goes around comes around. I just bought a tacoma and will be installing something... the ones with the game, what better way to have fun wit the boys.....
     
    MagnecticgraySR5, May 13, 2012
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