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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. Jan 8, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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    Cmurder

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    nothing cool
    i guess i missed the washer mod for the tailgate. i like it. already got the hose clamps, guess now it's time for some washers.. off to Home Depot.
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    I went back 8 pages of this thread, but figured I'd just ask you. Do you remember what size washer that is? I looks like it works perfect.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    Here you go, got them at home depot...
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  4. Jan 8, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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    thanks.. that makes it easy. if someone really wants a tailgate, they're gonna get it. but like most people said, with these cheap mods maybe they'll move onto the next one. I like the additional washer along with the hose clamp idea.
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM
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    Thanks for the tip! I just finished securing the TG on my new truck!
     
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  6. Jan 11, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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    nothing cool
    just did the washer mod too.. easy cheesy.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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    For the washer mod I looked at the bracket and thought is looked like a solid piece but I assume that because lots of you are doing it that it's not. Is that correct? What tool do I need?
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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    Which bracket are you referring to, the hanger where the bolt fits? That is all separate pieces that come apart once you remove the bolt.

    A torx bit
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:02 AM
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    Using shrink-wrap is very easy, cheap, durable and it looks clean.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    Yes, I was referring to the hanger where the bolt fits. Thank you for your help.
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    This week I finally got to paint my white tailgate, donated by mjp2
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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    Oh lord I just bought one today and it said it would "fit".. not sure I want to cut it up like that, I'd rather take the $20 back and get the hose clamp I think. Any of the other locks work with out molesting it?
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2012 at 5:24 AM
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    Popnlock on the latch, hose clamp on the mount, gatekeeper stainless bolt on guard over the hose clamp & 1/2" ss washers on the cables.
     
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  14. Jan 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM
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    huge thanks to the OP. second great cheap "fix" i found and used from the board. other was fixing the center console latch. think i am at max $5 deep into fixes and its all good!

    thanks again
     
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  15. Jan 31, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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    Just read this thread and never really considered someone stealing my tailgate from my 2011 tacoma...Got up this morning went to autozone, picked up ez clamps and heat shrink....I worried all nite about my tailgate but now feel better...Very easy mod, thanks!!!!
     
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  16. Jan 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    I did this, but I didn't hacksaw it. I am going to buy a pop n lock when I get my taxes back though, I like that idea better (although more $$$$$$$$)
     
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  17. Jan 31, 2012 at 7:18 PM
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    ... ^^^ ... Ditto ... the "Washer Mod" was another good idea I will use. ... :D
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  18. Jan 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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    Has anyone tried the GateKeeper? I bought Dupli-Color Perfect Match spray paint to paint it the same color as my truck. Looks very good and looks like it's an original part of the truck once it's painted. I think I paid around $21 for it. This is the manufacturers website.

    http://www.jimmijammer.com/index.html
     
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