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

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

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  1. Dec 31, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    stbear

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    Maybe they are planning on coming back with tools and didn't want to damage it. Keep an eye out.
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    I did both washers and the single hose clamp. Skate board speed washers, three per bolt compensated for the thickness of my larger washer. I found a 12mm stainless washer was a very close fit, wrenched with blue thread lock. @chris4x4, thanks for starting this, these are excellent theft deterrents.
     
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  3. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    My buddy just had his tailgate stolen :(
     
    3_TACOS_NEVER_ENOUGH, Jan 12, 2018
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  4. Jan 14, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Just did the washer and hose clamp mod today, haven't heard of anyone near me having theirs stolen...yet...but now I have less to worry about. Once it warms up I might paint the clamp to prevent some rust but worst case I just do it again as needed.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    I have a 2018 and trying to do the hose clamp mod. Why does my hinge look different than everyone else’s?

    The pictures I’ve seen have a smooth cylinder for the clamp to go around it. Mine seems to not look the same?

    75025CF5-6E94-4067-8C67-91C36416FF4C.jpg
     
    samwoo2go, Jan 14, 2018
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  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    Interested in seeing 2016 and 17 since most solutions reference only up to 2015 version. Have a 2018 myself.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    Pricier than original fix but I guess much cheaper than a new gate.

    Choices choices.....:annoyed:
     
    PumaBear, Feb 19, 2018
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  8. Mar 7, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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    Just picked up my first Tacoma (2017) last night and just saw this thread. Just went out to check my tailgate and make sure it was locked (it wasn't). I'll have to do one of these for the times I forget to manually lock it. Nice thread to save everyone some pain and $$. Thanks!
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2018 at 6:14 AM
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  10. Mar 14, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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    I'll have to check but it seems to me that mine can't be opened with the alarm actuated, and it would be a good idea to have a none apparent mark that would be unique to you, as a way of Identifying it should you see it again
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    Not sure if this has been covered but be sure to put down some rubber before the hose clamp, not doing so will chip the paint underneath and cause rust.
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    I checked and my tailgate is locked when the alarm is activated, so I can fore go the clamp idea.
     
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  13. Mar 19, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    The only thing not theft proof is the gas cap, so it's next on my list to do is to get a locking cap.
     
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  14. Mar 25, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    Look at the reviews for locking caps on Amazon. They all have terrible reviews for some reason. If you find one you like please link it!
     
    Skittles93, Mar 25, 2018
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  15. Apr 5, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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    Just got my Taco past week! First thing i did is securing the tailgate! Great mod! Manage to play w it a bit and w/ some flex extender i put the clamp different way! Will do the washers one of those day!
     
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  16. Apr 6, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    I will rem this trick. Too bad Toyota doesn't do what Nissan does. You have to remove 4 bolts to remove the cables. Duh...easier fix
    But yet I am still trying to get Harley to do my easy fix on the Dynas kickstand. Just a quick buzz with grinder and you have that fix.
     
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  17. Apr 6, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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  18. Apr 15, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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  19. Apr 15, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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    Yeah I also just noticed it doesn't work on third gens. Too bad.
     
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  20. Apr 15, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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