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Tailgate Anti theft device

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by christian06, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. Jan 15, 2022 at 2:35 AM
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    christian06

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    Awsome, thx again my friend, cheers.
     
  2. Jan 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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    This powder coat you’re doing now is awesome. Looks OEM

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  3. Jan 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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    Thank you
     
  4. Jan 16, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    Did you ever get this sorted out for trucks with the tailgate 3rd gen assist mod?
     
  5. Jan 16, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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    I'm working on a completely new design for it, should be ready in a couple weeks
     
  6. Jan 18, 2022 at 4:18 PM
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    I received my ATD today. We took the tailgate off for ease of access. Regarding the stubborn Torx bolts. I used a fat center punch and gave each torx a love tap using a 5 pound sledge. Just one tap each. Used an air hammer and zipped em off no problems. Now we are off to the hardware store to get a safety torx bit. Didn't think about that bit type earlier. The local hardware store has what I need so we will get it done and back on the truck tonight.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2022 at 5:15 PM
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    Awsome cheers my friend
     
  8. Jan 21, 2022 at 8:19 PM
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    Would love a set of these for my 2012. Do you ship to Canada? Willing to pay extra. Let me know. Thanks.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2022 at 11:01 PM
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    Thank you, Chris. I managed to find a couple rattle cans that worked among the large collection of old ones that were cleaned out of the old shop, so a bright aluminum undercoat with Allis Chalmers orange looks good enough, and I'll take the advice to give the T40 a love tap before the wrench.
    Have you found a GMC/Chevy model to design that ATD from? The multi-panel tailgates cost $1000, as I've heard that hauling sand (and other materials) without sealing the openings in the tailgate make it next to impossible to clean the tailgate to restore those (luxury?) functions. Sounds like a huge market out there...
     
  10. Jan 22, 2022 at 4:03 AM
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    Awsome, yes I am working on other models.
    Thx again my friend, cheers
     
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  11. Jan 22, 2022 at 3:13 PM
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    I just sent a payment for a 2nd gen. Thank you. I haven't had to deal with a theft yet but better to be prepared.
     
  12. Jan 22, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    Awsome, thx my friend, cheers
     
  13. Jan 30, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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    I would like to buy one, How much are they$?
     
  14. Jan 30, 2022 at 11:55 AM
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    2nd gens are $25
    3rd gens are $30
    T45 tamper proof screw $3.50 (optional)
    Powder coating $15
    Send money to my PayPal
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    Plz put your name and address in the notes. Also your Tacoma World name if you have one.
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    White, Matte black, silver sky metallic, yellow, red, Lt blue, dk Green, olive drab, Army green, lunar rock, Magnetic Grey metallic, quick sand, orange, cement, and chrome. I can get any color so feel free to ask.
     
  15. Jan 30, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    Just sent payment for a 2nd gen, Thank you.
     
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  16. Jan 30, 2022 at 5:27 PM
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    Got it my friend thx
     
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    Very easy install.
    Bright orange just as a big to anyone wanting to steal this tailgate.
    Disregard all the salt on my truck. It's been a nasty winter here in NY.

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  18. Jan 31, 2022 at 10:56 AM
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    Looks like a great product and inexpensive solution to a potentially very expensive problem.

    Just sent payment for a 2nd Gen.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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    Awsome, thx again my friend
     
  20. Feb 2, 2022 at 9:40 AM
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    Hello, I sent a $25 payment on Monday, Jan. 31st. How soon can I expect some sort of a confirmation and how soon will the product ship? Thank you, Thomas
     

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