Tailgate thefts numbers for 2016 thru 2017 by state

https://jalopnik.com/here-are-the-11-states-where-youre-most-likely-to-have-1822588910

top 2 states had 60% of the thefts reported to insurance

TX : 1360
CA : 1039

 

WTF - why would any one take a effing tailgate? Man I know we non-Californians think Californians are a bit odd and Texas is well Texas - but tailgates. Some one please explain to my frozen midget mind.

 

Think about how easy a tailgate gets dented or smashed. Steal a good one and that's a quick couple hundred bucks on Craigslist or the like

 

Easy to turn around for a quick sale, and you can get a good chunk of change for them to boot. Buddy of mine had the tailgate stolen from his brand new Ford F250 right in his driveway. Replacing the entire thing with all the goodies runs thousands of dollars.

 

I put this on the day I bought it.

Gate Keeper Tailgate Protection Tacoma 2005-2015 Trucks

https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-Tailgate-Protection-Toyota-2005-2015/dp/B008D7PHGE

 

My dads f250 tailgate replacement last week $3200. I warned him to lock it. He left it unlocked for two days only

 

Holy shit, tail gate are big business I guess, thank you for the explanations. O know crime can happen anywhere, but I have never personally heard of anyone's tail gate getting stolen.

 

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Does it work on 16-17-18 tacos?

 

Or just add some big washers to the bolts where the cables attach to the bed so they can't be disconnected without tools. These are quick grab, rip out the camera wires, crimes of opportunity. If it doesn't come off quickly as expected, they will find another truck.

That said, I have a Gate Keeper on mine too, but it's rusting so it's coming off in the spring. I really don't need the washers or the Gate Keeper anymore because I added a locking handle.

 

Not sure but I am on the research hunt for you

 

Says it does not.

http://www.jimmijammer.com/GK description, 200810.htm

 

As noted above, no, but it seems no better than the cheap $2 hose clamp. Or just install a pop n lock like I did.

 

How does a tailgate with a LOCK get stolen? I have no sympathy if you don't lock your tailgate and it gets stolen.

 

This thread has covered it with this lock
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-2016-tacoma-tailgate-lock.513023/

 

Agree. There are lots of other fancy tailgate locks out there, but the washers and/or a hose clamp will stop theft in most cases.


Most guys use one of these and put the key in the cab.



Pop-n-locks are the best fix.

 

DIY Pop and Lock + hose clamp... should deter those thieves..

 

My tailgate is coming off when I install my swingout tire carrier. No real need for it at that point.

 

Hose clamp here. Twisted it so i takes a small wrench to undo instead of just a flat screwdriver or nut driver.

 

How come it is all southern states on the list and you can have Ohio