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someone TRIED to steal my effin tailgate lastnight!!!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by neontrail, Apr 19, 2010.

  1. Apr 19, 2010 at 5:53 PM
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    Okkine

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    Wow, glad your gate was saved. I'd love to see the look on the thieves face when he was trying to get it off. My truck is backed up against a concrete wall all night, so I've procrastinated in doing this simple mod, but I'm thinking I should do it before my road trip in the fall.
     
  2. Apr 19, 2010 at 5:56 PM
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    Fuck dude, this sucks man I am moving back to tyler in 12 days I guess I need to make mine theft resistant now.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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    Okkine

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    You might want to be extra careful now that they know it's there.... next time they might come back with tools.
     
  4. Apr 19, 2010 at 8:42 PM
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    neontrail

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    i should sleep in my backseat tonight!!! thx for the reminder
     
  5. Apr 19, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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    fletch aka

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    Did it on both.
     
  6. Apr 19, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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    I bet they already picked up a tailgate, you should be fine.
     
  7. Apr 19, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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    fibertop

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    I'll take it.
     
  8. Apr 19, 2010 at 9:01 PM
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    I dont think tailgate theft has been an issue in Alabama (at least I haven't heard of any instances) but I'm still going to do this mod this week given how inexpensive and quick it is.
     
  9. Apr 19, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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    I've got the hose clamps on already. This is a good idea as well. It's better to be safe than sorry !
     
  10. Apr 20, 2010 at 2:41 AM
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    jurrelyap5 was the first to respond via PM. Send me your address and I will send it out.
     
  11. Apr 20, 2010 at 2:50 AM
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    Sorry to hear about this. For me, It would be time to move.

    I can't stand a thief. Glad it was only your tailgate they tried to take.

    Top 10 States for Auto Theft

    Around 36.8% of all auto thefts nationwide occurred in western states in 2008, followed by 34.6% in southern states and 18.5% in midwestern states. Around 10.2% of all auto thefts nationwide occurred in Northeastern states.

    #1 California
    Approx. 242,693 auto thefts per year

    #2 Texas
    Approx. 95,429 auto thefts per year

    #3 Florida
    Approx. 76,437 auto thefts per year

    #4 Arizona
    Approx. 54,849 auto thefts per year

    #5 Michigan
    Approx. 50,017 auto thefts per year

    #6 Washington
    Approx. 45,899 auto thefts per year

    #7 Georgia
    Approx. 43,163 auto thefts per year

    #8 Illinois
    Approx. 37,641 auto thefts per year

    #9 Ohio
    Approx. 37,425 auto thefts per year

    #10 New York
    Approx. 32,134 auto thefts per year
     
  12. Apr 20, 2010 at 2:58 AM
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    damn i was too late... if he doesnt take it i will :)
     
  13. Apr 20, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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    I guess I should do this if I plan on driving outta MA. :D
     
  14. Apr 20, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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  15. Apr 20, 2010 at 8:34 AM
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    Got the PopnLock & the hose clamps but this mod will go great with them. Good idea.
     
  16. Apr 20, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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    These type of stories make me appreciate my pop n lock...even if it does feel kinda cheap.
     
  17. Apr 20, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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    Is a bit pricey but so is a new tailgate.
     
  18. Apr 21, 2010 at 4:52 AM
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    What size washer works best for this? And that looks like a Torxx slot. What size bit is that? Any info is appreciated, thanks.
     
  19. Apr 21, 2010 at 8:18 AM
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    No clue I just eyeballed it, just unscrew the torx bit in the parking lot of Lowes and take it in if you want it to be precise.
     
  20. Apr 21, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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    LaTeM

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    Sorry for such a noob question but why do savages steal tailgates?

    They resell them, scrap them?
     

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