What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

i don’t know what you’re talking about chief. I don’t have a clamp on my drivers side. You’re looking at a stock tailgate.
I do however, have a steel hose clamp on my passenger side with a special bolt on it, and i use common sense and don’t ever leave my tailgate unlocked. You’re right, a clamp on a driver’s side would be pretty stupid, and it is also impossible to clamp the driver’s side as it has a factory steel hoop over that end

 

I did, both the OEM lock and the Sabellco lock. Peace of mind I guess.

 

That's funny.
The photos must be a reversed image. Definitely come across showing it as the driver side.

Been so long ago since I modified mine I didn't remember the "hoop" you mention.
Yep, keeping it locked is the first line of defense. So sad that we have to worry about this crap. Thieves suck

 

I went the Sabellco route as well. I liked having it be key accessible for my convenience.

And your photo shows it as the pax side, unlike @DustyMcTaco photos. These computer things can be tricky sometimes.

 

tell me about that tailgate gap seal thing you have in your picture- that looks like something i need

 

I don't know all the techniques thieves use, but apparently they can access the handle lock by way of a panel screwed on the tailgate inside face (if there isn't a shell or tonneau covering the bed). So the handle being locked just slows them down a bit.
The non-standard hose clamp slows them down even more. Which is always a good thing.
The Sabellco lock is the best I've seen so far for stopping them cold. Some guys are able to pick the round multi-pin keyhole, but not many.

 

Ah I got a tonneau

 

https://runnin4tacos.com/ They have a quieter version.

 

Thank's for your point of view. I need them.

 

What about installing the locking tailgate part from toyota or pop n lock, you lock the truck the tail gate locks too. makes it difficult to take off.

 

I installed the desert does it , bed stiffeners, they go up higher and follow the bed line exactly.

 

Is that the snail armor tailgate plate? where di you get the bed to tailgate seal?

 

Difficult is the key word. It's not impossible.
If they can swing it down, they can run away with it (camera & all). A hose clamp or purposed lock will be just one more deterrent and some peace of mind.
Refer to post #239377 one page prior. Just hit the wee left arrow at the bottom of this post one time to take you there.

 

Where can I order this from? Sabellco lock

 

This one, the Snailarmor leaves a pretty good gap, this is the ticket for that situation.

 

Amazon has everything. But not sure you want to go through them.
They have changed the name -and- increased the price (from what I paid 4 years ago) by $40+.

$56 Tavaski Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023, Truck Bed Tailgate Locks with Key Zinc Alloy Easy to Install -Black

Amazon.com: Tavaski Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022, Truck Bed Tailgate Locks with Key Zinc Alloy Easy to Install -Black : Automotive

I bought straight from Sabellco back then. Had great correspondance with him. He even sent out self-sticking lock covers (to keep dirt out) free later on - for those who ordered before that thought occurred to him (new product). But I cannot find any of the emails or order info between him & I from back then. ???
Maybe @cop414 still has a point of contact?

 

https://sabellco.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=33

 

Thanks for the link @cop414 !
Sad to see that they have gone up in price so much. I paid $54 for the color-matched keyed one that now sells for $110.
Salesmen know that where there's a market, they can ask for almost whatever they want!

 

Absolutely correct, still a good price for peace of mind I guess!

 

Tim!

I forgot about this secondary security piece in addition to the OEM Tailgate Lock already installed on my Sport.