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How easy is it for the tailgate to be stolen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CementKevin, Jun 5, 2018.

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  1. Jun 6, 2018 at 1:40 PM
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  2. Jun 6, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    Yup, confirmed, regional. I have 45 options here in SoCal, then I put a New Orleans zip code of 70130 and only got 16 options, one being the tailgate lock mentioned earlier.
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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    Ditto
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    Is there really a big buyers market out there for tailgates? Who's looking to buy one other than the one's who had them stolen?
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    I think the main buyer's are people who have damaged theirs, and unfortunately people who've had them stolen.
     
    toyotatacomaTRD, Jun 6, 2018
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  6. Jun 7, 2018 at 4:35 AM
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    It's been a problem for a long time. I remember hearing about it when I bought my 07. 2nd gens were notorious for getting stolen. I'd see them on craigslist from time to time. That's one of the main reasons I added popnlock on my 3rd gen.
     
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  7. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Oh, the irony.
     
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  8. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    Simple solution

    https://sabellco.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=33_60&product_id=68



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  9. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    Security isn't meant to be convenient.
     
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    So all the other manufactures that lock the tailgate when you lock the door, what would you call that?
     
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  11. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    All? Who is this all you speak of?
     
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  12. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    I bought mine from the dealer and from the factory it was a option. Had it done locks with my key fob.
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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    I know Honda, Ford, Chevy and Dodge offer it.
     
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  14. Jun 7, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    The Honda Ridgeline has an electronically lockable tailgate?
     
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  15. Jun 7, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    Yes. I think it's standard actually.
     
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  16. Jun 8, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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    It's not a factory option, it's a dealer-installed option.
     
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  17. Jun 8, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    It was a port option. As it was done before it hit the dealer. But either way it has it. Good day.
     
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  18. Jun 8, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    My Pro purchased in Atlanta earlier this year had this port option installed.
     
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  19. Jun 8, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    Pop n lock is seriously easy to install. Pretty cheap, too, considering what it's protecting. It would also ward off moron thieves that would try to steal it despite a hose clamp or lock and leave the tailgate and other parts mangled. $80 and 1/2 hour of time is well-worth it, IMO.
     
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    It's either find out about it this way, then give yourself time to do something about it.

    Or find out the hard way.
     
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