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Tailgate theft....How to prevent it....

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by chris4x4, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Apr 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM
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    kungfupanda

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    I live in Cerritos, CA (Los Angeles County) I went to Walmart, PepBoys, and Home Depot, they all have the regular hose clamps, the EZ's are hard to find!
     
  2. Apr 9, 2009 at 1:04 PM
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    mainland_newfie

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    I used a reg hose clamp but only because the ez clamps at home depot came in packs of six with all diff sizes, you'll get the one you want just pay alot more for it tahn you need for just the one.
     
  3. Apr 10, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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    mnerren

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    I did find them in Wal-Mart, after looking for about 30 minutes, finally found an employee to ask and they were on the clearance rack for a $1.50. Put it on in the parking lot. It was an assortment pack with 2 #20 size and a few others.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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    kungfupanda

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    I found the EZ clamps at Pep Boys Cerritos this morning. They just got soem stock in, the one's with the yellow key!
     
  5. Apr 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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    Silver_Jim

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    I did the mod tonight in Lowe's parking lot. Cost my a 1.79. Question though, do you just need to install on the passenger side or should you do both? Thanks.
     
  6. Apr 18, 2009 at 6:31 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Only the passenger side.
     
  7. Apr 18, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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    Just the passenger side. The tailgate only has a slot on the hing on the passenger side.
     
  8. Apr 18, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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    Okay, good deal.

    I just need to angle the head of the bolt downard so its no so easy to get too.

    One more mod on the check list!

    :)
     
  9. Apr 18, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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    best mod would be to just install a new pop n lock tailgate handle that way you can lock it with a key LOL I think they cost about 70 bucks though
     
  10. Apr 19, 2009 at 4:39 AM
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  11. Apr 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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    The Walmart where I live doesn't have it either, anyone know if this is the right one? Link . It's about $13 for two clamps and fed-ex ground shipping.

     
  12. Apr 21, 2009 at 9:22 AM
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    Ordered mine online today. $10.05 shipped. :thumbsup:
     
  13. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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    Tailgate mod: COMPLETE!!
     
  14. May 1, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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    Where do they keep the EZ-clamps in Wal-Mart? I checked in the hardware and automotive but can't locate them. It is not one of those places I like to wander around in. Get-in, Get-out.

    TIA
     
  15. May 1, 2009 at 8:09 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Its in the RV section.
     
  16. May 1, 2009 at 8:10 AM
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    FlawedXJ mall crawlin', web wheelin', concrete cowboy

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    I actually have a jeep now. Imagine that.
    i just went to lowes and got them. It was like 2 bucks for 2 of them. My walmart had the clamps, but all the wrong sizes.
     
  17. May 1, 2009 at 8:16 AM
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    Sorry to be so stupid, but what is the RV section? Or what other section is that typically close to?

    Thanks again
     
  18. May 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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    Definitely an option for me. I go there a lot. Thanks
     
  19. May 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Not stupid...Recreational Vehicle section..In between the auto and tool sections (at least at the one near me).
     
  20. May 1, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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    flatlander

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    Excellent. I'll check it out. It seems the stores here have the tools then automotive then sporting goods. I'll keep my eyes peeled for the RV section circa that area.

    Thanks again.
     
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