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Damn!! Tailgate was stolen last night.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 55rag, Mar 23, 2019.

  1. Mar 29, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    christian06

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    Mine are only 15 bucks
     
  2. Mar 29, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    Patcakess24

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    Tailgate or pop and lock?
     
  3. Mar 29, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    christian06

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    Anti tweeker device
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  4. Mar 29, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Patcakess24

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    Lol wish I woulda seen this before I bought mine oh well ‍♂️
     
  5. Mar 29, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    christian06

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    Me to, lol
     
  6. Mar 29, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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    scleaf

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    Guess I did not say it clear but I do like your product better then the gate keeper
     
  7. Mar 29, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    The two things I bought before I drove my truck home from the dealer was a hose clamp and a gallon of fluid film. The clamp was put on that day and the next day the frame was sprayed.
     
  8. Mar 29, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    christian06

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    Thx, I was thinking that's what u meant. I would like to see that video though,
     
  9. Mar 29, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    Here you are link
     
  10. Mar 29, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Hey thx, you won't bend mine like that
     
  11. Mar 29, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Lets hope not because tweekers possess super-human strength.
     
  12. Mar 29, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    Very good point, but if urs gives them problems, they'll just steal ur neighbors, I really do dislike thiefs
     
  13. Mar 29, 2019 at 7:05 PM
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    Christian06,

    Are yours such that you recommend both sides done?
     
  14. Mar 29, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    Locks only keep honest people honest.
     
  15. Mar 29, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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    I had the hose clamp on my tailgate with the plastic handle broken off so someone would need a crescent wrench to remove it, plus it was facing down so it wasn't easy to remove. The guy that stole mine also took the clamp with it. I received Christian's clamp and it is heavy duty. I painted it and put it on today then JB welded the torque bolts so hopefully that keeps it from getting stolen again. In total this cost me $675 plus I end up with a tailgate that is not as nice as the one I had. I'm keeping my eye out for my unique tailgate. I'd like to run into this guy in a dark alley. Don't rely on a hose clamp.
     
  16. Mar 29, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    My 02 1st Gen was in Super White and was 2 stage, color coat/clear coat. I know because I replaced the tailgate after a gun safe dealer folded/destroyed the factory tailgate loading a gun safe.
     
  17. Mar 30, 2019 at 3:23 AM
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    Not true!
     
  18. Mar 30, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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    My thinking is the same, it's all deterrence not prevention. If they want it bad enough, they'll get it.
     
  19. Mar 30, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    What I did was prevention. No one wants it
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  20. Mar 30, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Thieves....Can't live w em', Can't kill 'em. HMMMM
     
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