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Looking for a anti-theft tailgate device...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco Lover, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. Aug 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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    Taco Lover

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    Is there something I can put on my tailgate besides a Pop n Lock? Thanks
     
  2. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM
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    eordonez

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  3. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

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    PopnLock and tailgate hose clamp are your options. Well, you could park a Rotweiler in the bed but that would be inhumane.
     
  4. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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    epa4wd

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    Pop & Lock,
    Dynolock,
    Hose Clamp Mod,
    Gate Keeper.
     
  5. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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    eordonez

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    yeah or adding a hard tonneau too, but thats expensive....
     
  6. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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    Taco Lover

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    It doesn't get much easier than that. You are the man! Thanks
     
  7. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

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    True. I assumed he wanted more affordable options since he mentioned PnP.
     
  8. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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    carmellocafe

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    The E-Z clamp on the hinge is a brilliant idea. A thief would probably not spend a whole lot of time trying to figure it out & give up on it pretty quick--At least it's a good deterrent.:) Cheap too.
     
  9. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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    Old Soul

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    wal mart does not carry the ez clamp anymore. other than the internet not sure where else to get them
     
  10. Aug 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM
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    Incognito

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    Hose clamp mod is the best bet for what you're looking for.
     
  11. Aug 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
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    eordonez

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    I think autozone has them
     
  12. Aug 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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    I think the ez clamp has a non standard sized bolt head so it makes it harder for a prepared ( he knew he was gonna be doing it ) thief who may have standard sized wrenches and such in their pocket.
     
  13. Aug 11, 2009 at 4:56 AM
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    KodiakVA

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    eordonez is right about Autozone. That is where I bought mine. I could not find them at a Walmart so I started to scoure the auto parts stores. Nobody had them till I went to Autozone. Sprayed mine a close match to the Barcelona Red and you can't even see it unless you look closely. Good deterrent.
     
  14. Aug 11, 2009 at 5:20 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Clamps + popnlock for the cheap keep!
     
  15. Aug 11, 2009 at 5:24 AM
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    JeffRock

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    Damn, Beat me to it.
     
  16. Aug 11, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Correct. The EZ clamp has a 5 point head, and comes with a special tool used for removal. No socket or wrench will fit it.
     
  17. Aug 11, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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    carmellocafe

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    I spent days trying to find e-z clamps at various hardware stores & department stores--No luck. Then I tried Autozone and they had them right up front on the counter next to the cash register.
     
  18. Aug 11, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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    Good thinking with the paint! I just used a standard hose clamp and rotated it so the head is against metal. It was very tight and not easy to rotate. Since then, I have been unable to rotate it back (probably settled into the paint a bit).

    But it is very noticeable. If I get motivated one day, I may pull it off and replace with a painted EZ Clamp.
     
  20. Aug 11, 2009 at 6:54 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

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    FYI: If you're doing the hose clamp, put something underneath so you don't scratch the shit out of the paint. I cut out a piece from a plastic bucket that a half gallon of strawberries came in (seriously).
     

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