Tail Gate Lock.. Simple Security

Just installed my McGuard Tail Gate lock...



Link: https://m.ebay.com/itm/McGard-Tailg...%3A231043e515f0ab4d414bc03dfffa4009%7Ciid%3A3

 

That is pretty nice. I almost feel bad using a water pump clamp. I guess it is handy if you don't keep your tailgate locked. Keeps the honest people, honest.

 

How does this work, I just lock my tailgate....

EDIT: Just watched a video on it, cool concept but for $25 I can just lock my tailgate or buy a hose clamp.

 

It clamps around the hinge stopping it from being able to be pulled off. Locking makes sense if you hardly ever need to open/close the tailgate, other wise you’d have to unlock it every time. Something like this is a “set it and forget it” solution. It’s not meant to keep people out of the bed, just from having your tailgate stolen.

I use this,

 

That is pretty slick. Also set it and forget it: