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Theft-proofing the Bed Idea

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dylantran97, Oct 12, 2019.

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  1. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    koditten

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    Frankly, it's too much work to worry about theft.

    I just got done fishing for a week in some populated and unpopulated areas. I left the sides of my ST rolled up the whole time. Nothing was touched and i had all sorts of camping/fishing gear in the back.

    Life is too short to spend it paranoid.
     
    koditten, Oct 13, 2019
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  2. Oct 13, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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    You can always place a fake rattlesnake back there:

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    Or a king cobra:

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    $28 Safari Ltd. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Figurine - Realistic 40" Model Figure - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls, and Kids Ages 18M+
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    MtnFisher, Oct 13, 2019
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  3. Oct 13, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    Probably were no meth heads out fishing. No worries.
     
    CusterFan, Oct 13, 2019
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  4. Oct 14, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    It would really be that hard to remove.

    2 wood screws and a piece of wire for a handle - it's out.
     
    PhenixFord, Oct 14, 2019
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  5. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Thieves carry saws-alls, eye bolts, handles and wire? Advanced thieves. 99% won't go to that trouble. Smash and grab is most likely. I think your idea could be a good way to keep things out of sight and "deter" thieves. But, if they are still hell bent on getting something out of your truck and have the time, they can get it -- or just take the whole truck.
     
    TK11, Oct 14, 2019
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