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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 17, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    Wtf is that
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    So the OEM bolt is just too difficult to remove on the truck, but the tamper resistant one can be installed on the truck?
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    Isn’t this like $90?
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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    I don't know how to add his tag id to this post but here is a screen shot of his id on this forum

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  5. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    In the thread I linked , some get the bolt out fine, others mangle the shit out of it trying to get it out. Once out, tamper resistant one goes in its place
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    You only need to remove the bolt to install the theft prevention bracket !, the only thing the thief will "remove is your tailgate"...
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    No, I get it. I just didn't understand why one would remove the tailgate in the first place, if the tailgate has to be installed before the bolt is tightened
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    Yeah and be unable to remove the tailgate yourself ever again
     
    andrewkissam, Jul 18, 2020
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  9. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    An awesome, well crafted tailgate anti theft device.
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    Guess I need it..
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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    I don’t remember the price. I think it was closer to $60.00 3 years ago.

    SaBellco.com
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    I just searched it. Still cheaper than a new tailgate.
     
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  13. Jul 18, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    You could dig it out with a small screwdriver or pick in a couple of minutes.
    If you never plan on removing your tailgate, no worries. Most people probably aren’t removing their tailgates on a regular basis.

    The last time I removed a tailgate by myself was on an F150 several years ago.
    I did it just to see how heavy it was.
    As I get older, I’m still working out, but I’m not getting any stronger.
     
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  14. Jul 18, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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    I think you can get most of the deterrent effect from a hose clamp with the screw rotated into an inconvenient place. The type of people who steal tailgates do not arrive with toolboxes.

    You can also just install a solenoid lock of the OEM or Jo4x4 type. I have the Jo4x4 type, it has worked well for 8 months now. Very easy to press the lock button on key fob as you are turning your head to look back at the truck. I look back every time, truck looks like tits to me.
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    ...stuff
    If only there was a way to keep the tailgate stable, secure and about waist high to easily work on it without removing it...
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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    you can also just put a hose clamp around it
     
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  17. Jul 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    That's what I wasn't understanding haha
     
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    I did the hoseclamp thing but it being flathead would be easy to remove, if you can get enough torque on it.
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    I'll say hell to the yeah until someone gets a tailgate stolen with this $20 mod.

     
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  20. Jul 19, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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    I suppose, but i wanted something that blended in better than a hose clamp...and be more durable
     
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