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Bedcover Theft

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by stacksmasher, Oct 26, 2022.

  1. Oct 26, 2022 at 6:55 PM
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    stacksmasher

    stacksmasher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well boys it finally happened. I walked out and someone ripped the Tiger off my Taco in broad daylight!

    What are some high security options? Those turds are not going to get another one.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2022 at 6:55 PM
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    LiquidArrogance

    LiquidArrogance Well-Known Member

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    People are shit.
     
  3. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:03 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Hard cover is the only way
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    Dan 77

    Dan 77 I leave my bikes outside

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    Damn lowlifes...
     
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  5. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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    Rusty66

    Rusty66 Ain’t Afraid

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    I do not rec an OE Toyota hard cover only because of how badly it's weathered and the truck is three years old.
    The cover looks like over ten years, maybe 15!
    It's badly faded, all the rubber strips across the panels are dry cracked and the painted parts are flaking. I've been thinking of tossing it.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM
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    jasonct

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  7. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:44 PM
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    Speedfreak

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    I have had my Bakflip MX4 for almost 5 years. It has held up well. I did just reseal the sides where it meets the bed side, the seals were popping out. I will say, you can open then easily enough without dropping the tailgate.

    If you want security, then I think maybe a Diamondback... just know that regardless of what you have, if they want it, it will disappear.
     
  8. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:48 PM
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    RicerRabbit

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    Damn thieves always taking people's hard work.

    Most people would tell you what they have. I have good faith in my Diamondback HD.
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    disel_V1

    disel_V1 I eat cold pizza rolls

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    few things here and there.
    I have a Diamondback SE. 1800$, but very functional. Just… stupidly overpriced lol.
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2022 at 9:58 PM
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    GBourne

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    Dumped the Tacoma, that's all it needed.
    I used to install bakflips, and they MIGHT be a tiny bit more secure than a tyger, but not much. Sure cost a whole lot more though...

    Diamondback is going to be the most secure cover, but they don't fold up.

    The rolling covers would be secure, but since I have had to cut one open since it's internals failed, they will never find a home on one of my vehicles.

    As mentioned before, if someone wants something, they will figure it out. The goal is to make your desired "thing" not easy to take.

    In the end, people suck.
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2022 at 4:27 AM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    Sorry about the cover. Insurance? I have a trifold hard cover that requires you lower the gate. I lock the gate so cover is safe. Hard cover is the way plus the expansion and contraction of button downs tops in the cold is very hard. Good luck
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2022 at 4:35 AM
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    FL_TRD Sport

    FL_TRD Sport Suffering from Severe Wallet Drain

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    ^^ This. All you can really do is deter them by making your truck a harder target than the next guy's. If they want is bad enough they're going to get it as long as they have the opportunity.
     
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  13. Oct 27, 2022 at 4:40 AM
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    Especially with all the inflation and crime these days. Money is tight to many.
     
  14. Oct 27, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    Those Tiger soft covers are cheap. I wouldn't want to waste my time with a claim. What I am worried about now is if I get another one they will just take it again. Even the hard covers don't look like they are very secure.
     
  15. Oct 27, 2022 at 10:40 AM
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    Gear Jamin Jamie

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    I still have not decided what hard cover to get because of just this. Wondering "how" much more secure the Diamond Back is over stuff like the Lomax and Backflip.
     
  16. Oct 27, 2022 at 11:33 AM
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    Sinister184

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    My faith in humanity is dwindling by the day.
     
  17. Oct 27, 2022 at 11:36 AM
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    Salokin315

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    Where are you located? I'm actually about to sell my Diamondback SE 5' bed, I'm in Las Vegas area
     
  18. Oct 27, 2022 at 11:36 AM
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    Tacospike

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    Cat deterrent at least?

    Still a bummer OP
     
  19. Oct 27, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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    stacksmasher

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    Sorry I'm in CO.
     
  20. Oct 27, 2022 at 1:20 PM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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    Perfect excuse for a road trip :)
     

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