Lunar Rock Tailgate Stolen

In addition to the hinge and tailgate lock, put a thick fender washer with a spacer on the bolt that lets the two tailgate support cable eyes swivel but not slip off:

 

Damn. I read through this thread like a “True Crime” series! Edge of my seat stuff. Then I immediately ran into the garage to make sure she was locked. Glad things worked out for you OP… I would though stop posting pics with your license plate though. Oh and if we want fun ideas for get togethers we can title it, “who wants to roll out and help me get back my stolen shit!”