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Tailgate Anti theft device

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by christian06, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. May 23, 2020 at 7:31 AM
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    prone2xl

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    Ok I need a little help with one more thing. How in the world do i get my torx bit to fit this new bolt I bought. It has a center protruding tip that the bit wont even bite into the head of the bolt. I bought extra T45’s and everything. May just have to use my original T40 that was already existing ? Pic below arrow pointing to tip
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  2. May 23, 2020 at 7:46 AM
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    You bought a security bolt, so you need a security bit to fit it, not the standard Craftsman bit you are trying to use.

    You might have to use the original bolt in the meantime.
     
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  3. May 23, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    prone2xl

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    Lol guess this is something I’ll have to google or Amazon order bc i haven’t seen any anywhere. Unless u guys know where I can pick up one ?
    #ThisModTho. Still semi incomplete smh
     
  4. May 23, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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  5. May 23, 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    It’s all good boys. Picked up a single at Home Depot

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  6. May 23, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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    Even better...esp for a (most likely) one time deal. :thumbsup:
     
  7. May 23, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    I like the fact that you are making a great product and not trying to rip people off. So awesome. Once I get paid, I’ll order one from you if you still make em
     
  8. May 24, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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    Yes sir, still making them
     
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  9. Jun 6, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Apparently there's been a string of tailgate thefts out here in Grants Pass recently, tweakers coming out in full force. Just ordered mine.
    :spending:
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    Thx again my friend
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2020 at 1:41 PM
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    Yes sir
     
  12. Jun 11, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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    I agree,
     
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    OP just PM'd you about picking one of these up for my 2012!
     
  15. Jun 14, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    My tailgate locks with the key fob, would this be overkill?
     
  16. Jun 14, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Overkill would be welding it shut, lol
     
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  17. Jun 14, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Tag your it.
     
  18. Jun 14, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    Christian06 do you have the safety device for your 3rd gen conversion completed yet? Last time I checked you were still working on it.
     
  19. Jun 14, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    Unfortunately I have not, the area that it slips through is very tight, if i make it thin enough to fit it makes it useless, i am still working on an all new setup for that particular design, sorry for the delay
     
  20. Jun 19, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    Just sent payment of $23.50 for ATD and security bolt for 2nd gen. Thanks!
     

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