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Tailgate theft....How to prevent it....

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by chris4x4, Feb 21, 2009.

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  1. Feb 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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    have a sub 1/4" hex head and a screwdriver slot. A thief won't have the nut driver and won't have the time to use a screwdriver to do 30 turns to free the end of the clamp. Get 'em from a mid 80's 3 or 5 series BMW car in a salvage yard or PM me and I'll send a couple for the postage. Nice stainless steel with ridges instead of slots.
     
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  2. Feb 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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    Everbody, PM sent!
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    I never trimmed the clamp, and it is quite long and takes some time to undo. Obviously it can be manipulated but I think it works as a deterrent (so far)...
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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    wow LOL

     
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  5. Feb 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    heres my plan after going thru this whole thread...

    gatekeeper, hose clamp, washer and pop n lock...
     
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  6. Feb 16, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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    You want the one marked 42-48. Flattened out it's 7.5" long, about 3" of tail to wind in. I don't have any more in that size after shipping two today, will gather more of 'em if any body needs them.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM
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    I just need cable washer mod to complete my set but feel the other 3 are most important. Good choice........
     
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  8. Feb 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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    ur in central ca, im in southern CA.. if i cant find any, how much u charging ?

     
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  9. Feb 17, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    Oh, $5 shipped anywhere in the U.S. They have about 1.5" of tail, not 3. I won't have any until March.
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM
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    im gonna run around this weekend to get the parts. we'll see ty

     
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  11. Feb 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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    After spending $26,000 for my 2010 Tacoma and $800 a year on Auto insurance I thought it over........ So I bought a $20 tail gate lock from Amazon.... So what was the big deal... Spend the 20 bucks ---- not even a 1/2 tank of gas if you look at it !! Save the hose clamps for your plumbing issues!!!
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2011 at 1:10 AM
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    Agree - I've had to take my tailgate off a couple of times and the tailgate lock made it a lot easier than a hose clamp would've been.
     
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  13. Feb 23, 2011 at 1:12 AM
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    Agree
     
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  14. Feb 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    Thanks to Everbody I took off the rusty hose clamp and put his on. It took a little liquid wrench and a socket that fit over the triangular stubby part (couldn't get the stupid plastic thingy to work).

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  15. Mar 3, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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    Wow that is such a great idea. Unfortunately, it's too late for me. I bought a 2011 Tacoma last November and on new years eve, my tailgate disapeared. I didn't even know that people would steal it. Also I didn't know the Tacoma's tailgate comes off that easy. I took it to the dealer I got it from and they did had terrible service. Took over a month to get it done. Just got it this Monday. The only emblem it had in the back was Tacoma and V6. They forgot the Toyota and Prerunner. Those bastards. I ordered the pop n lock. It's not here yet. For the time being, I took the tailgate off and it's in my apartment. When I install it, I'll also install the hose clamp. Great info.
     
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  16. Mar 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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    I bought the tail gate lock from Amazon .com for twenty dollars, cheap insurance !!
     
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  17. Mar 8, 2011 at 12:37 AM
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    can you please post the direct link? i see several on Amazon but not seeing the 20 one? or did you get a discount through a different buyer? thanks.
     
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  18. Mar 8, 2011 at 6:28 AM
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  19. Mar 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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    Just installed the hose clamps. Talked to the guy at the counter and told him what I was getting them for and he said he was gonna get a set for his Taco after his shift. Not a bad theft deterentfor $3. I am also looking into the lock as well but with a snap on bed cover, what is that going to accomplish for me?
     
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  20. Mar 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    All you really need is the hose clamp. I dont know of anyone loosing a tail gate that had the hose clamp on.
     
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