Missing Tailgate

Someone decided they needed the tailgate from my 09 more than I did. I've been working with local dealer in S.C. for over a week trying to order a replacement. Purchased aftermarket lock to hopefully prevent furture thefts! If you don't have a lock, I suggest a minor investment to protect a $2700.00 tailgate. Stay safe..

 

Do this next time around.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/27829-tailgate-theft-how-prevent.html

 

you beat me to it

where in SC are you?

Welcome to TW

 

Haha, sorry. Couldnt resist.

 

Sorry to hear about your loss man, that sucks. I slapped a hose clamp on mine within 3 days of getting it thanks to these forums.

 

I purchased a Bully Lock, same type concept as hose clamp, put it on yesterday after waiting for 12 days for new tailgate. This Forum and info posted is a great help. Thanks again...

 

F*** That!

Purchase a net or something similar, if you're not worried about it looking stock.
Have you also tried contacting your insurance company and see if they'll cover some/all the cost?

 

$2700.00 for a Tail gate?????

Please tell me you meant $270.00

I'm sorry for your loss bud and welcome to TW

 

OP two post total.. Should have joined earlier and did the tailgate mod.

Thing is though, if there interested in a Taco tailgate they probibly already have a screwdriver with them.. I think a better Idea would be a Bandit strap or a very large Orlicker hose clamp. Ear Clamps they're called also they do come also in SS. Don't know, never tried also never looked also but if you could get one of these on you need a zip cut to get it off. Use end nippers to crimp them. Both of those you need to actually cut them off to remove them.

I have a internal lock so I really don't need this.