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Tail gate theaf!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dave2017Taco, Dec 30, 2017.

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  1. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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    Dave2017Taco

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    So last night while I was out doing some shopping this happens there people out there that have nothing better to do then to steal tailgates be careful keep them locked it might slow them down.. Don’t buy stole parts people cause it only fuels them... We all work hard for our trucks don’t wish this to happen to anyone.. @batman 9A5A34F6-5A45-4050-8300-8F8515A6A4EB.jpg3F1D33AE-1AF9-44A7-9315-CE23B907DC57.jpg
     
    Dave2017Taco, Dec 30, 2017
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  2. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:57 AM
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    One of the first things I got was a tailgate lock. That sucks
     
    Wyckedan, Dec 30, 2017
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  3. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    I hate theafs
     
    OZ-T, Dec 30, 2017
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  4. Dec 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM
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    Dave2017Taco

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    FYI I’m in the Bay Area So all you Tacama bros out there keep and eye out and take care of your trucks Happy New year Everyone!!!
     
    Dave2017Taco, Dec 30, 2017
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  5. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    shakerhood

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    Wow that sucks to see, hate thieves.
     
    shakerhood, Dec 30, 2017
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  6. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    roger2chris

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    WOW sorry bro there is simple option to do that can slow them down if you forget to lock tail gate just use hose clamps on hinges
     
    roger2chris, Dec 30, 2017
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  7. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    ZYBORG

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    ZYBORG Let's roll...

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    Damn... sucks to see. Seems like tail gates and spares are easy pickings for theft!

    What are you fellas doing to prevent this?
     
    ZYBORG, Dec 30, 2017
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  8. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    motodude95

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    Everyone keep an eye out on craigslist we can curb stomp this mfer
     
    motodude95, Dec 30, 2017
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  9. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    i will buy a lock but for the asshole that tries to steal my TACO well not so good
     
    REDNECKTEX, Dec 30, 2017
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  10. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    that sucks man...
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    I really can't believe this....the thought of a stolen tailgate has never even occurred to me.
     
    SMBHooker, Dec 30, 2017
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  12. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    i always keep mine locked, and when i unlock it to open, i lock it while the key"s still in and I'm dropping the gate. so, next latch it's already locked. just planning ahead... for this purpose exactly, theft prevention.
     
    su.b.rat, Dec 30, 2017
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  13. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    That sucks man. I thought having my Toyota hitch cover from my last 2nd gen getting swiped was bad... Sorry about your situation.
     
    Whitetail Assassin, Dec 30, 2017
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  14. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Wolftaco0503

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    Tacos are very easy to steal the Tailgate out of. Not speaking as a thief but as someone who knows better. A hose Clamp will prevent this from happening to you.
     
    Wolftaco0503, Dec 30, 2017
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  15. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    my wife thought I was crazy when I looked a countless 2nd gens and found one with a locking tailgate/cap which was a huge selling point, I don’t trust anyone
     
    tacoTJ666, Dec 30, 2017
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  16. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    LS14ME2 Kind of a big deal

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    How is there even a market for these?
     
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  17. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    Also check FB marketplace

    I'd love to hear this guys story...

    Ive read somewhere even if you do manage to find your tailgate cops wont do squat

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Unfortunately their is a Huge Market for Tacoma tailgates. I learned all of this when I first joined this merry little band of misfits called TacomaWorld.
     
    Wolftaco0503, Dec 30, 2017
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  19. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Drainbung Somedays you are the show....

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  20. Dec 30, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    That is one of the reasons I have a Pop n Lock and a tonneau. That sucks man.
     
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