1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 30,000 mile time Voltage sensing wire relocation Spark plug color Manny tranny flush?... Has anyone cut open a YZZG2? Bad Battery? Tested for Parasitic Draw, Different Battery...

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

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

Page 48 of 70
  1. Sep 9, 2015 at 12:37 AM
    #941
    Hardscrabble

    #941
    Hardscrabble Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2011
    Member:
    #50838
    Messages:
    3,303
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    McDonough, GA
    Vehicle:
    ‘20 Sport M/T AC 4WD & '15 TRDOR DCSB 4WD
    A little of this and a little of that.
    +1
    Super easy to do.
     
    Hardscrabble, Sep 9, 2015
    #941
  2. Sep 10, 2015 at 7:05 AM
    #942
    djd1

    #942
    djd1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2015
    Member:
    #150862
    Messages:
    91
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Vehicle:
    15 DCLB 4x4
    Great idea - never thought about someone stealing the tailgate itself, but I'm sure it happens all the time. I got 2 SAE #20 clamps at Lowe's in the plumbing section. $2 and 2 minutes is well worth it.
     
    djd1, Sep 10, 2015
    #942
  3. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:34 PM
    #943
    syswalla

    #943
    syswalla Knob

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2015
    Member:
    #162191
    Messages:
    4,636
    Gender:
    Male
    5557 ft.
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCSB TRD OR
    Those looking for the "key" type of hose clamp the OP used in the video, I found them at Autozone. I'd searched the the big box stores and had no luck. Stashed the key in the glove box so it's handy if I need it.
     
    syswalla, Sep 10, 2015
    #943
  4. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:37 PM
    #944
    DriverSound

    #944
    DriverSound Señor Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2009
    Member:
    #15329
    Messages:
    5,797
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCaca
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCSB OR 4x4
    Too few to list.
    The key type does not have a slot for a flat or philips screwdriver.
     
    DriverSound, Sep 10, 2015
    #944
  5. Sep 10, 2015 at 12:37 PM
    #945
    docloco

    #945
    docloco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2015
    Member:
    #157438
    Messages:
    2,957
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2015 MGM DCSB 4x4 TRD OR
    Additionally, place your clamp backwards and install using a wrench or pliers and it makes it that much more difficult to remove.

     
    docloco, Sep 10, 2015
    #945
    Boerseun likes this.
  6. Sep 10, 2015 at 1:21 PM
    #946
    DrCherryCoke

    #946
    DrCherryCoke Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2015
    Member:
    #163033
    Messages:
    8
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD Sport
    Damn! I wish I would have known that earlier. I ordered it from Amazon and I'm watching my truck like a hawk till it gets here.
     
    DrCherryCoke, Sep 10, 2015
    #946
  7. Sep 21, 2015 at 10:08 PM
    #947
    Firestud5

    #947
    Firestud5 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2015
    Member:
    #162477
    Messages:
    82
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    San Diego, California
    Vehicle:
    2015 Silver Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab With JBL Navigation.
    Toyota Black Tube Steps, Toyota Bug Deflector, Weathertech Side Wind Deflectors.
    I just installed one today. Got it from Autozone. Thank you for the idea.
     
    Firestud5, Sep 21, 2015
    #947
  8. Oct 1, 2015 at 6:31 PM
    #948
    Cicero

    #948
    Cicero Member

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2015
    Member:
    #165608
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    Just got done adding the clamp from Autozone as well. Thanks!
     
    Cicero, Oct 1, 2015
    #948
    docloco likes this.
  9. Oct 6, 2015 at 7:58 AM
    #949
    esse10

    #949
    esse10 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2009
    Member:
    #27076
    Messages:
    356
    Gender:
    Male
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    05prerunner SR5 DBLCAB
    Good Idea. I just bought a hose clamp for $1 dollar from home depot and then grind off the screwdriver head to make it harder for
    thief's to remove. I normally don't go around removing my tailgate anyhow and if I need to remove i'll just cut it off at my convenience. I also put a larger diameter washer around the support cable and lock-tite on the bolt to make it difficult for somebody to unhook.
     
    esse10, Oct 6, 2015
    #949
    docloco[QUOTED] likes this.
  10. Oct 6, 2015 at 11:48 AM
    #950
    T@co_Pr3runn3r

    #950
    T@co_Pr3runn3r XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2009
    Member:
    #12767
    Messages:
    14,576
    Gender:
    Male
    <----------------->
    Vehicle:
    08 RC Prerunner SR5
    Might want to point the screw head where it is inaccessible when gate is closed. Where yours is will be pointed towards ground when tailgate is shut and if you get under truck you can unscrew it from there. I suggest flipping it in same spot where when tailgate is shut, the screw head is pointed up and inaccessible.
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Oct 6, 2015
    #950
    ZKH and bridaw like this.
  11. Oct 6, 2015 at 11:52 AM
    #951
    docloco

    #951
    docloco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2015
    Member:
    #157438
    Messages:
    2,957
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2015 MGM DCSB 4x4 TRD OR
    Well then is 6 on one and half a dozen on the other cause then you can unscrew when you open it.
     
    docloco, Oct 6, 2015
    #951
  12. Oct 6, 2015 at 2:28 PM
    #952
    bridaw

    #952
    bridaw The light was yellow, Sir.

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2010
    Member:
    #45297
    Messages:
    231
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    SoCal, East San Diego County
    Vehicle:
    10 DC 6-speed TRD OR 4x4 tow debadged
    tailgate hose clamp/washer mod ,disable seatbelt warning ,dealer tinted windows ,running boards ,DiamondBack SE bed cover ,OEM rubber bed mat ,TRD Japan shift knob ,bed rail corner reinforcement with angle brackets+square nuts ,Armor Tech Offroad mount for 60" highlift jack ,Scangauge II ,OEM roof rack ,BajaRack basket ,WeatherTech dark tint window deflectors ,removed mud flaps ,debadged ,stubby antenna ,D-rings - 4 in bed floor + 8 on the side rails ,cut four D-ring slots in bedmat ,secured ActionPacker 48 gal cargo box to bed ,center console lock ,relocated 7 pin harness ,Redline Tuning QuickLIFT Elite hood supports ,Pop & Lock PL5300 tailgate lock ,RAM A-pillar mounts for GPS and Drift HD170 camera ,RAM mounts on bajarack for Drift HD170 exterior shots ,relocated rear differential breather ,headrest iPad mount ,ImMrYo rear view mirror lift ,Panavise Indash mount ,265/75/16 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO on TKO black rims ,installed front and rear WeatherTechTacoma DigitalFit FloorLiners ,replaced interior/external lights with Jumpers LEDs +switchback mod +under hood light ,installed rcbs204 Illuminated 4x4 Switch ,installed left and right Relentless Off-road Fabrication hood hinge light mounts ,installed KB Voodoo's Powder Coated Tailgate Cap System ,installed front and rear Wet Okole seat covers ,made and installed mount for Trail Toys NSA Switch Panel ,did ND4's Fog Light Anytime Mod
    Not when you have a pop n lock tailgate lock. :) I have a pop n lock and a locking bed cover. When I installed the hose clamp years ago I did exactly what
    T@co_Pr3runn3r has suggested.
     
    bridaw, Oct 6, 2015
    #952
  13. Oct 6, 2015 at 6:29 PM
    #953
    docloco

    #953
    docloco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2015
    Member:
    #157438
    Messages:
    2,957
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2015 MGM DCSB 4x4 TRD OR
    I dont have a pop n lock. Maybe in the future.
     
    docloco, Oct 6, 2015
    #953
  14. Oct 7, 2015 at 4:59 AM
    #954
    T@co_Pr3runn3r

    #954
    T@co_Pr3runn3r XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2009
    Member:
    #12767
    Messages:
    14,576
    Gender:
    Male
    <----------------->
    Vehicle:
    08 RC Prerunner SR5
    I also have popnlock, with stainless gatekeeper piece that fit over the clamp and the cable washer mod..........and now a hard tonneau cover.

    If the tailgate can be opened then not much you can do to make clamp secure other than a tack weld I suppose or maybe a dab of epoxy or jbweld............

    other than use something like this VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
     
    Last edited: Oct 7, 2015
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Oct 7, 2015
    #954
  15. Oct 7, 2015 at 5:30 AM
    #955
    cabo wabo

    #955
    cabo wabo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Member:
    #83370
    Messages:
    2,620
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    billy
    virginia
    Vehicle:
    2019 dbc short bed trd sport
    img5E.jpg
     
    cabo wabo, Oct 7, 2015
    #955
  16. Oct 11, 2015 at 1:02 PM
    #956
    Quakes15

    #956
    Quakes15 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2014
    Member:
    #129261
    Messages:
    1,088
    Gender:
    Male
    Peninsula (BAY AREA)
    Vehicle:
    TRD Sport Toyota Tacoma X DCSB 4WD
    ICON Stage 3/ Stealth 6's/ Nitto Trail Grapplers
    I have one of these and it is very easy to install. The only problem I have with it is that it is a bit loose. Besides that minor complaint, it gets the job done.
     
    Quakes15, Oct 11, 2015
    #956
  17. Oct 12, 2015 at 10:01 PM
    #957
    TacoDan723

    #957
    TacoDan723 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2015
    Member:
    #157821
    Messages:
    278
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Pacific Northwest
    Vehicle:
    2015 MGM Tacoma Limited
    I used the hose clamp style because I don't think someone will want to take the necessary time to unscrew it. I also put a layer of electrical tape under the hose clamp to keep it from scratching the paint. I know, I know...it's a bit much but I don't like scratches. :)
     
    TacoDan723, Oct 12, 2015
    #957
  18. Oct 14, 2015 at 9:48 AM
    #958
    Cr47524

    #958
    Cr47524 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2015
    Member:
    #165969
    Messages:
    356
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chase
    Savannah GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tocoma 4WD TRD OR
    Full 3in OME lift, level 8 bully pro wheels, 285/70/17 Bro's, avid front guard, Anti-theft tailgate mod, tailgate reinforcement skin/cap, relocated the 7pin, door sill covers, snug top,blacked out tail pipe, a-pillar ram mount, 35% on the front,and stubby antenna.
    Done! Thanks for the info.

    image.jpg
     
    Cr47524, Oct 14, 2015
    #958
    docloco and Cicero like this.
  19. Oct 14, 2015 at 10:14 AM
    #959
    docloco

    #959
    docloco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2015
    Member:
    #157438
    Messages:
    2,957
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2015 MGM DCSB 4x4 TRD OR
    This only needs to be done on the passenger side though. Unless your picture is reversed, the driver's side doesn't have an opening for the hose clamp to block.
     
    docloco, Oct 14, 2015
    #959
    tacitos likes this.
  20. Oct 14, 2015 at 10:23 AM
    #960
    Cr47524

    #960
    Cr47524 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2015
    Member:
    #165969
    Messages:
    356
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chase
    Savannah GA
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tocoma 4WD TRD OR
    Full 3in OME lift, level 8 bully pro wheels, 285/70/17 Bro's, avid front guard, Anti-theft tailgate mod, tailgate reinforcement skin/cap, relocated the 7pin, door sill covers, snug top,blacked out tail pipe, a-pillar ram mount, 35% on the front,and stubby antenna.
    Ha! Thanks Ron. Didn't read any further then install the clamp. I had a few floating around the shop so on they went. 2 is always better then one right!?
     
    Cr47524, Oct 14, 2015
    #960
Page 48 of 70
To Top