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Gate Keeper tailgate protection

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by YBLegal, Oct 29, 2014.

  1. Oct 29, 2014 at 8:07 PM
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    YBLegal

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  2. Oct 29, 2014 at 9:10 PM
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    Partzguy

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    I have one on my truck. It's well made, and does what it's supposed to. How much is your tailgate worth?
     
  3. Oct 30, 2014 at 4:11 AM
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    jackwithcorona

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    I use the 50¢ hose clamp that needs a special key to open it... Also I have the pop n lock power lock so my tailgate is locked whenever the truck is locked anyways.
     
  4. Oct 30, 2014 at 5:54 AM
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    808hiker

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    +1 for the hose clamp. It's cheap and thieves look for quick and easy grabs so they would probably just move on
     
  5. Oct 30, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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    boogie3478

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    Why not just install a locking tailgate handle? Mine was even compatible with the backup camera.
     
  6. Oct 30, 2014 at 6:28 AM
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    Lester Lugnut

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    1. hose clamp on passenger side - I installed a 2nd clamp around 1st
    2. flat washers on inside of gate straps
    3. 6 ft. long 1/4 inch bicycle cable straps going thru each side of gate brackets and down below(small padlock). 3/8 won't go thru gate bracket.
    Thief can cut 3/8" as easily as 1/4".

    Thief has 6 things to remove before he can get gate.

    There's a lengthy discussion on the tail gate theft issue in the Technical Chat section.
     
  7. Oct 30, 2014 at 6:48 AM
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    outdoorgb

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    I added a bolt once...
    Same here, still need to do the washers...my pics are in that thread.
     
  8. Oct 30, 2014 at 7:11 AM
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    rickoshay45

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    I also got the Pop N Lock handle to lock the tailgate. Got it from Camera Source and installed a backup camera at the same time. All for less than $300 shipped.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2014 at 8:06 AM
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    ZenkaiTaco

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    I actually just received that gatekeeper in the mail and will be installing soon.

    I would like a locking tailgate but I don't like how cheap the pop n lock components feel.
     
  10. Oct 30, 2014 at 8:09 AM
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    1eyedjack

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    Not familiar with the "Technical Chat" section or the flat washer mod to the tail gate cables. :confused:

    Could you please post a link to the thread in the Technical Chat section? Thanks in advance for your help.
     
  11. Oct 30, 2014 at 8:15 AM
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    boogie3478

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    Yeah I wish they were a little more stout, but then again Toyota's stock tailgate handle doesn't feel very strong either.
     
  12. Oct 30, 2014 at 8:37 AM
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    Lester Lugnut

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  13. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:56 AM
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    Thanks Brother. I saw that thread back in July when I bought my new Taco and did the hose clamp. Think I'll also do the two washer install like Maxboi suggested along with some red loctite on the Torx screws on either side.

    Crooks like fast and easy so maybe these mods will at least slow the scumbags down...
     
  14. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:18 AM
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    Which is exactly why I bought the Pop & Lock power lock, and kept the stock toyota handle.... One less key, and I am sure the factory Toyota handle will last a long time. Here is my write-up on that install.

    Jesse
     
  17. Oct 30, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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  18. Oct 31, 2014 at 9:47 AM
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    I bought the self keying Pop n Lock. Uses my ignition key.
     

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