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

Did it, myself, just yesterday. I had no idea.

I mean, my dealer told me that anyone with a screwdriver and some determination could unlock the tailgate, but I never knew how easy it was to take a tailgate until I tried it.

At least this fix’ll act as a deterrent, at the very least.

*NOTE* you can see some crimping in the tailgate below the hose clamp, from where the tail had been too long, so I clipped it with some tin snips, and filed the corners smooth. Now it sits fairly flush, and doesn’t touch anything else.

 

Or, you could get one of these 20 bucks shipped

 

Sorry, but I don’t see what you’re showing me, @christian06. Looks like a stock tailgate hinge.

 

With the 3rd gen anti theft devise, it's right up against the hinge and wraps around the pivot point keeping the tailgate on your truck, much better than the cheap hose clamp.
Look up "Anti theft devise "

 

I just did this mod and it's great. Sure makes it harder to get the tailgate off. Had no idea it was so easy.
Thanks

 

Where are you guys living where tailgate theft is such an issue? Somebody stole my autism awareness bumper magnet off of my tailgate, but nobody's ever tried to steal the tailgate!

 

I guess you dont know what a tweaker is then?

 

Sure I do; Someone who's addicted to drugs, typically meth..

 

You are correct sir

 

I went with this tailgate lock w/key from SaBellCo here on TW.

 

I dont need another key, that's why I went with the Anti theft devise. How you gonna get it off when you lose the key?

 

Good point! they do give you two keys, but yeah didn't consider that!

Edit: Also have a pop & lock

 

I've got my hitch key, bike rack key, bed cover key, locking cubby doors key and they all have two, its mind boggling sometimes, lol

 

You make a fine Anti theft device @christian06, but I don't think having a key for a lock is a show stopper. Think of it like a tool, can't get the one screw out if you don't have the bit.

 

Let us know how you like the lock. Thanks for the picture.

 

Sure, I like it a lot! Did have to mod the bed slightly to get a perfect fit but that was because my tailgate was damaged in the lower right corner causing a clearance issue. The maker SaBellCo was very helpful and helped me identify the issue which was with my tailgate and not his product. I’m very happy with the lock and like the keyed design. You can see in the pic where I took the corner off the bed off.

 

I had my tailgate stolen and got a new one and installed the pop & lock super easy to install and I love it same key to start your car witch is cool

 

Brilliant! Best part is, almost free!!!

 

Thanks for the order info...... Man this website is dangerous...... a bunch of people, all with the same toy, showing what time and money can do.