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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. Feb 27, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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  2. Feb 27, 2015 at 9:45 PM
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    I hope you're happy with it, but frankly, I don't see any need whatsoever for such a device, and would expect it to malfunction PDQ.

    The P&L together with the hose clamp is all the deterrent you'd ever need, as all you need do is to show a thief that his quick and easy heist won't be so quick after all.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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    I went with the Gate Keeper some time ago mainly because I don't want any more keys. So far so good...I also like the washer mod, may do that too.

    Anyways, thanks for all the good info. Need to spend more time on this forum.
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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    I've had the Gatekeeper and washer mod for almost 3 years, I've been happy with results/cost so far.
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2015 at 6:46 PM
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    My tail gate just has an ugly dent in it as the deterrent. I am in no way recommending this as a mod. Although it was fast and cheap.
     
    hamburglar, Mar 11, 2015
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  6. Mar 12, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    Had that tail gate thing it was junk.
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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    Not overly fond of words, are you?
     
    wanna taco, Mar 12, 2015
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  8. Mar 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM
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    Yup did up mine yesterday with the plastic key'd clamp... mitigates the risk and hopefully will point the basta*@s elsewhere...
     
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  9. Mar 19, 2015 at 4:22 AM
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    All of you are correct...collectively :D I did clamp with Gatekeeper over it, P&L & the washer mod because has has no big ugly dentage :p
     
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  10. Mar 25, 2015 at 8:10 PM
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    Had my tailgate stolen from a 'secure' Travelodge Sleep/Park/Fly in Montreal last week. Shitty.

    Fortunately my insurance is covering 100% of a $2300 replacement cost. It's the 4 x 75km round trips and wasted time to get the work done that really pisses me off. I'm installing a power P&L, and EZ hose clamp upon install of the new tailgate.

    I was looking at the Gate Keeper, but that is over $50 to get it to Canada.... and can someone direct me to the 'washer mod'? 45 pages is a lot to wade through.

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    Edit: Found the washer mod.
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    The only secure place is in a locked garage. If you have seen the video it only takes seconds to remove. I did the P&L locking handle, hose clamps and have an Undercover bed cover that also covers the gate some.
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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    $2300 for a tailgate? Sheesh. I have what's probably the best means of deterrence, dents. There are a couple of small, but obvious, dents in my tailgate. One look, and you'd say, it's not worth my time.
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    Fucking look it up
    Hey look a how to bid on stealing tailgates and he's good at it haha thanks for the advice mines coming off within a couple months to put in a tire rack anyways but getting this mod didn't even think about it till saw your genius
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2015 at 10:45 AM
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    I am a new tacoma owner. searching through this website I found this thread. I must say that this is a lifesaver. just ordered mine through the link you provided. thanks chris4x4
     
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  15. May 14, 2015 at 2:01 AM
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    First mod done, until I find a more permanent deterrent. Thanks!
     
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  16. May 19, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    I guess I saw this to late.. Just walked out of the local Target store to find mine was jacked. I was only in for less than 15 min.
     
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  17. May 19, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    Check to see if the store has parking surveillance. Most do, and you might be able to ID the person who took it.
     
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  18. May 19, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    I tried that.. there was a palm tree obstruction from where I was parked. I'm not sure if I should get it replaced thru ins or just look for one on Craigslist. My insurance deductible is 500 bucks.
     
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  19. May 20, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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    damn, sorry to hear that. insurance covering it?
     
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  20. May 20, 2015 at 9:14 AM
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    No.. I'm not going to go thru ins for this one. I found one on craigslist for 320. Ins deductible is 500.. It's cheaper just to go outa pocket for it right now.
    I've ran into a few other locals that just had there's stolen also... and it's not a bad area. Does suck tho, could have used the money on there stuff i wanted for the truck.
     
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