Tailgate Anti-theft bracket

I made a simple bracket that helps slow down would-be tailgate thieves. After selling a bunch on the 2nd Gen discussion group I got a few requests to make parts for 3rd gen trucks. The 3rd gen version is available now. Looks and functions like the 2nd gen parts pictured below but is slightly longer to fit 3rd gen bolt pattern.




$25 gets you a set (right & left) shipped anywhere in the USA.

PM me for payment instructions if interested.

Thanks!

Mark

 

Got my kit installed, works great! Cheap peace of mind

 

uh, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/buy-sell-trade-rules-rev-2019.2577/

 

My apologies. Thanks for pointing this out. I will reach out to a moderator and see how they want me to proceed.

When I made mine several other people wanted them. Word got out andv3rd gen guys started asking. Not trying to spam, get anyone upset or get in trouble.

 

I ended up going with this one,
https://bobbercycle.com/collections/tacoma-gen3

 

Those look cool too. I considered them before making mine. There are definitely other options out there. I'm just like making my own stuff. Occasionally other people like what I come up with!

 

I like that bracket. I have the bobbercycle one on now but heck I might get that too, lol.

 

That bracket is a great idea. https://youtu.be/kiMdaqeKvtw

 

Mine worked out pretty good. Install is really easy!

 

Wonder how hard it is to cut the tailgate cable…

 

I've had the SaBellCo for almost 3 years now...it was kinda expensive but I like it.

I have to spray lubricant to get the key lock to turn it...have not had a need to remove it! lol

 

Extra 5 sec with a $35 cable cutter, but most tailgate thieves probably don't have this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-High-Leverage-Cable-Cutter-63225R/329869132

 

Thieves use the nibble method with small wire cutters. You'd be surprised how fast they can get through a cable with cutters easily carried in the pocket. Cable should never be considered a good way to secure anything. An example, but it can be done with standard diagonal side cutters too using smaller bites:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sMcBfd1tcSA

 

It's super easy. It's all about slowing down and discouraging the tweaker who thinks he can just grab your tailgate and run. It doesn’t matter if it's a bike lock, door lock, deadbolt or any other kind of security measure, someone can defeat it. The best we can do is try not to be the easiest target.

 

I got the bobbercycle, couple of hex bolts with the holes rounded. Unless someone takes an angle grinder to it, it ain’t coming off.

 

^So you'll be taking the angle grinder to it every couple of years to replace the plastic damper bushing?

 

It’s been a couple of years, and it’s still on there