Stolen rail gate

Hey everyone my tailgate was stolen therefore I had to purchase a “new one” from face book market place now I need to have a cylinder made to suit my key and in need a lock to make it harder for people not to steal this one anyone know where I can both the cylinder and a lock and what do you guys recommend?

 

was it locked when taken?

 

Cristian makes a good lock.

 

@christian06 makes one. I bought a SaBellCo for about 2x the christian06 model ... sorry christian06.

 

How was it stolen? Was it not locked?

Keep mine locked plus i have a tonneau. Wondering how safe my shit is or if i need to do some other preventive stuff

 

I have not, but many say a screwdriver and a hammer will defeat the key lock. SaBellCo and christian06 locks secure the hinge where the tailgate lifts out.

 

Yes it was locked

 

Details on the theft - what city, normal nightly parking spot or other situation, etc…. ?

 

There are some inexpensive and easy things you can do quickly.
Washers on the cables will prevent it from being taken without the appropriate sized torx but requires specialty tiny washers (skateboard “speed washers” are readily available and easy to search for online. Support your local skate shop if possible).
A worm clamp on the passenger hinge is a much less secure alternative to sabelco and Christian06 style locks.
Each has its own weakness. The metal locks (Christian/Amazon) can be removed with torx and the sabelco can be defeated with a tube lock pick or hammer (so I’ve heard).
My argument is that you should make your tailgate as unattractive as possible so they move on to the next one. Any of the above steps will add time and effort for the thief and hopefully deter them with minimal damage to your property. Nothing will stop someone who is determined to get your tailgate.
You could always slap a huge unicorn sticker on it

 

bobber cycle

 

No worries my friend

 

My tailgate locks when I lock the doors on my truck. I have a tonneau cover as well. For piece of mind, I added this.
Tavaski Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023, Truck Bed Tailgate Locks with Key Zinc Alloy Easy to Install -Black

$51 Tavaski Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023, Truck Bed Tailgate Locks with Key Zinc Alloy Easy to Install -Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QKJ6NGY

 

I like this set-up.

Installed the SaBellCo back in Jun 2022.

 

We can all argue that our idea is better than others, but any tailgate lock can be defeated by creative people. The idea is to put something there that makes the thieves move on to the next vehicle because it takes too much time.

 

There are alot of great solutions, but I'm the master at losing keys, so that's why I make the ones I make, no key, lol

 

Lately around where I am ( metro phoenix ) these door-cams have been capturing clowns with a firearm in one hand and
a hammer in the other breaking into vehicles. One of these days these clowns are gonna be confronted with an AR and when
they turn towards the owner with that gun-in-hand will be the last thing they do. I assume everybody in Arizona is carrying.
I know I do.

 

I keep my gas cap lock & SaBellCo key on the same key-ring and leave it in the center console.

Of course, the SaBellCo is stuck and I would need to spray it to loosen it but I don't need to remove my tailgate for any reason.

I also have the OEM Tailgate lock.

 

I remove/reinstall mine every couple of months just to be sure it comes off. Or you could test the theory that a small sledgehammer shatters it ...

 

I fixed it for you. Not all unicorns are bad. This one is fierce enough it has to be chained. (Official Coat of Arms of Scotland)



I installed a SaBellCo lock in Feb of 2018. It is holding up perfectly (no corrosion, lock tumbler works well, paint (match to truck) in new-looking shape, etc.).