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Tailgate Anti theft device

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by christian06, May 31, 2019.

  1. Jan 10, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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    DGXR

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    If it doesn't come out, try tightening it just a hair. Whatever it takes to break the threads loose, will help you remove it.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    I fuked up my bolt trying to break it loose. Had to order another one. Should have banged on it with a hammer first. :bananadead:
     
  3. Jan 10, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    christian06

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    The factory T40 has teeth on the underside so it bites in and are tough to remove sometimes, the best way is to remove your tailgate so your tool is not at an angle and you can get good leverage on it
     
  4. Jan 10, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Rottencotton

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    More often than not I have to learn the hard way. :(
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    For me it’s that and Murphy’s Law :(
     
  6. Jan 11, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    I “screwed” mine up also. Those damn nuts just don’t come out. I did everything I could and still ended up stripping it:mad:. Gonna have to drill it out now. Another lesson learned.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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    Cut a slot in it with a Dremel and use a big screwdriver.
     
  8. Jan 11, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    Not sure if it’s the solution but I tried what I did on my friends Taco and we got the screw out. We used heat, punch/hammer (4x’s) and then slow turn with breaker bar. Best of luck. It’s worth the effort. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jan 11, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    Installed in about 2 minutes. Looks great!

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  10. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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    Ordered! I'm in Manteca and work in Tracy if you'd rather I pick it up lol
     
  11. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    That's entirely up to you,
    One thing though, the 3rd gens are 25, you sent 20
     
  12. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    Whoops! Sent the rest. Fat fingered lol. You can hit me at that email and save the shipping. I can come by after work any time you got one ready.
     
  13. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    Got it my friend thx
    Are you working tomarrow
     
  14. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    Sure am.
     
  15. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:20 PM
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    Where do u work
     
  16. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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    I'm at the glass bottle plant on Schulte, Owens-Illinois
     
  17. Jan 19, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    I live around Valpico and central
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  18. Jan 21, 2020 at 9:58 PM
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    Fantastic item. I just ordered the 3rd gen. Looking forward to installing mine
     
  19. Jan 25, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    Installed today. I was ready for a fight with that bolt after reading this thread. Got lucky. Mine didn't need much coaxing. A couple tries. A whack with a punch. Came out next try. No cheater bars, heat, impact...

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  20. Jan 25, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    Very good, some have had issues
     

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