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Tailgate Lock by McGard

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by skistoy, Dec 16, 2010.

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  1. Dec 24, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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    I bought one of the other ones someone posted awhile back (dont remember the name)...made a good TW secret santa gift and one for myself
     
    theredofshaw, Dec 24, 2010
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  2. Dec 30, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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    | EXTERIOR | DiamondBack SE Tonneau Cover, Havoc HS2 Hoop Steps, Tailgate Hose Clamp Mod, Shortened OEM Antenna, DeeZee Bed Mat | INTERIOR | Flyzeye V2W (Amber/White/Amber), RAM Mt A-Pillar Mod, Audio: Pioneer AVH-X5700, PDX-5 (119Wx4+410W), Polk Audio MM6501 (F) & MM651 (R), JL Audio CP108LG-W3v3 (Sub), w/Monster, Rockford, & Streetwire cabling, Metra Dash Kit.
    That looks pretty cool whippersnapper02. Is it only 1 each? If so, will 1 prevent the tailgate from being removed? I'm currently using 2 hose clamps on mine, 1 for each side.
     
    478DblSport, Dec 30, 2010
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  3. Dec 30, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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    I just ordered one today on Amazon. It was $19.90 + the shipping. Not that much of a price to keep the tailgate secure.
     
    Black Sheep, Dec 30, 2010
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  4. Dec 30, 2010 at 2:40 PM
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  5. Dec 30, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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  6. Dec 30, 2010 at 4:45 PM
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    I don't see it as a big enough "improvement" over the standard hose clamp solution to make it worth buying.
     
    JKD, Dec 30, 2010
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  7. Dec 30, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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    The tailgate hinge bracket screws on '09+ trucks are tacked in place, not removable without cutting.
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2011 at 5:12 AM
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    Thanks for the info Whippersnapper02. I was looking to purchase this. Sorry you had to be the guinea pig.
     
    Steig, Jan 1, 2011
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  9. Jan 1, 2011 at 5:21 AM
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    Thanks for the update!
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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    I like the gatekeeper gadget. That may end up being my hoseclamp upgrade.


    edit - first mod purchase of 2011........22.95
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Jan 1, 2011
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  11. Jan 1, 2011 at 6:25 AM
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  12. Jan 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM
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    25$ more and you can get a pop n lock..?
     
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  13. Jan 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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    good update!
     
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  14. Jan 2, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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    wouldnt allow tailgate to close?

    did you try both ways?
     
    skistoy, Jan 2, 2011
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  15. Jan 2, 2011 at 11:42 PM
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    Go get the bully lock ...
     
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  16. Jan 3, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    Got that & 2 hose clamps now. Just ordered the gatekeeper thing the other day for one side & just got my EZ down thing. Will be doing the support cable mod when putting on the EZ down. So it'll end up having hose clamp on one side, gatekeeper on the important side, EZ down and cable hanger mod WITH the popnlock that's already there. All that and it sleeps in a locked garage at night, lol.
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Jan 3, 2011
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  17. Feb 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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    I purchased the McGard thing, and as stated above, it didn't fit. I made some modifications with a dremel tool, and removed the plastic housing, now it fits like a dream.

    IMAG0076.jpg
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    Erll, Feb 16, 2011
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  18. Feb 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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    absolutly, but can't remove except with that special "key". I tried to get on it with some pliers, but couldn't get a grip to turn it at all. I figured i had bought the stupid thing, might as well make it work
     
    Erll, Feb 16, 2011
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  19. Feb 16, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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    I bought the Bully one from Amazon.com and its very loose. I wish i stayed with the hose clamp. I may put a hose clamp on under the lock.
     
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  20. May 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM
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    Please explain how these locks help prevent a tailgate to be stolen. I am still dazed how this can help. My tailgate got stolen and bought a Mcgard tailgate lock at Pepboys, but still trying to figure out how this lock works to prevent theft. Kindly reply if you know the reason. Thanks guys :D
     
    jigmyster08, May 18, 2011
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