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Tailgate theft deterent bracket

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DAS Taco, Jul 16, 2020.

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  1. Jul 16, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    Just installed my tailgate theft deterent bracket purchased from christian06. Primed and finished in Barcelona Red. Hopefully I'll never loose my tailgate!20200716_135731.jpg
     
    DAS Taco, Jul 16, 2020
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  2. Jul 16, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Now fill the hole with some epoxy, silicone or caulk and slow them down a little more.
     
    OregontoBajaCA, Jul 16, 2020
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  3. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:01 AM
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    I like that!
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:03 AM
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    Sorry this is my first truck/tacoma, but people actually will steal your tailgate? WTF? I read people stealing spare tires but TAILGATES!!??

    So even if the tailgate is locked can they steal it?
     
    fryrice, Jul 17, 2020
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  5. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    Why not lock the tailgate instead?
     
    24-7, Jul 17, 2020
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  6. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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    Sadly, I'm one of the people that mangled the shit out of that screw trying to get it out, thanks to Toyota and all the gooey shit they put in that screw. So now that device is just collecting dust on my shelf. Oh well, ended up installing the oem power lock instead.
     
    SpyderRC, Jul 17, 2020
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  7. Jul 17, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    It was tough to remove, they (Toyota) had thread lock blue on)...
     
    DAS Taco, Jul 17, 2020
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  8. Jul 17, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    If I could do it all over again , I'd dig as much of that gooey shit out of the head of the bolt as I could and have someone hold the tailgate as I unscrewed it, instead of trying to hold it myself.
     
    SpyderRC, Jul 17, 2020
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  9. Jul 17, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    You may have to drill it out...only way. I did mine by myself but it wasn't easy.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    I've thought about drilling it out but right now I'm satisfied with the power lock. Maybe sometime down the road I'll be ambitious enough to do it, time will tell... Glad you're happy with yours! Enjoy! :cheers:
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    I do not know who or how to buy one from "christian06"
    I did install a pop~n~lock but would like this item.
    Please hook me up with purchase contact... Thanks!
     
    Rocky Road, Jul 17, 2020
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  12. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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  13. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    Whatcha mean hold the tailgate? U pulled it off?
     
    Skydvrr, Jul 17, 2020
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  14. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    These also work well.
    Before installing the power lock last year, this was the first line of defense when the truck was new.
    C575903E-85B5-4FFE-AA8E-0CB26719DE78.jpg E2D235EB-F4E3-44A7-AE63-BFF29CE5EB4E.jpg
     
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    Just unhooked the one side and leaned it on my knee. At the time didn't feel like unhooking the camera wire... Oh well
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    Can u loosen it while it's still attached or is the tail light Area in the way?
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    It's a tight fit, I suppose if you have the right tools. None of mine would fit with it still attached.
     
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  18. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    Wait so how do u install the device then? You'd have to wait until it was installed to tighten it right?
     
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  19. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    christian06 is a TW member...I'll let him know you're interested
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    There's already a factory bolt that needs to come out. It's covered in gooey shit and loctite in place. Take the bolt out, pop the device in then secure it with a tamper resistant bolt
     
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