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First tacoma, trd pro, 1 week later tailgate stolen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CXP8PRO, Mar 26, 2017.

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  1. Mar 28, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    Both the Toyota distributors you have to deal with on the east coast, have official toyota tail gate power lock kits that they or the dealer can install. If I remember correctly the wiring they access on their instructions is easy, just remove the drivers kick panel, and everything is there.
     
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  2. Mar 28, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    If only theses Tacomas had a tailgate lock , oh wait sorry . If only these Tacoma owners would use their tailgate lock.
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    No issues since the install it works just fine. It is noisy but I can live with that. Peace of mind of knowing the tailgate is locked with the doors is worth the noise for me.
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    Sorry to hear about your tail gate. If you find the culprit just bury them in the hills.
     
    NoCoTaco, Mar 28, 2017
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  5. Mar 28, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    Sorry for the loss, these scumbags need to get their hands chopped off.
     
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  6. Apr 10, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    CXP8PRO [OP], Sorry for your lost man. It also happened to my buddy but the table turn to our favor. He used the GPS sticky thing and installed it inside the tailgate. It cost around 25-30 something bucks. But anyway, we able to tracked down the thiefs. It located in the body shops the other side of towns. They did cut the camera wires and dent the tailgate.

    PS: Pardon me, I am also a new member of this forum and currently placing an order for Limited. This forum is actually provided a lot of informations. Nice to meet you all.
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    It's actually quite common in San Antonio. My buddy's neighborhood (stone oak) got 12 stolen in one night. Hear about it all the time in other areas of the city too.
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    Welcome to TW, was your buddy from Milo? I wouldn't expect that, guess I should be concerned down here in Saco
     
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  9. Apr 10, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    No shit?? Well damn I'm gonna have to get me a tailgate locking mechanism in addition to leaving it locked
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    I'm surprised they didn't steal the pro taillights while they were at it. That's the main reason I always lock mine because how much i spent on those damn taillights. It also helps that 90% of the time it's either on base in the parking lot at work or in the garage of my house that's also on base :bowdown: haha one good thing about the military!
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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    I didn't read all 8 pages of this thread. However, I bought a Pop & Lock PL 8535. This locks and unlocks your tailgate with your remote door locks. $88 and super easy to install. Sorry to hear about your tailgate

    The tundra one works on 3rd gen. Tacos. I love mine.
    $173 POP & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tundra, 2007 to 2021 Toyota Tundra, Truck OEM Lock, Anti Theft, Truck Tailgate Lock Replacement, Easy to Install, Made in The USA (PL8547TUN)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LST302...d=kwd-120318478851&ref=pd_sl_55d3jw2dh5_e_p20


    Add wheel locks if you don't have them!!
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    The lights come out quicker than removing/disconnecting the tail gate. No one ever said thieves are smart
     
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  13. Apr 10, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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    Time for some security cameras me thinks. You already know they are hitting your area, a stolen tailgate might be the least of your worries.

    Edit: Just saw you already have, good call!
     
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  14. Apr 10, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    He actually from the next town, Dover Foxcroft. I used to live in Milo but now move to PA. We never had any issues with stealing, but i guess we never known
     
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  15. Apr 11, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    I glanced through this thread last night....



    and woke up to this. Lock 'em up.taco-tailgate.jpg
     
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  16. Apr 11, 2017 at 8:59 AM
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    FOR REAL?
     
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  17. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    Unfortunately.
     
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  18. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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    That's crap. Sorry to see that.

    Funny thing is, I was just talking to my wife last night as according to a post here some one in Maine got one stolen and we are talking a town with 4k people. Think it might be wise to get the pop and lock setup.
     
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  19. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    Was it locked, or did the thieves circumvent that?
     
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  20. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    Was anything else stolen?
     
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