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Who has had their tailgate STOLEN? Or..

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by patrickockander, Oct 28, 2009.

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Has your tailgate been stolen, or do you know somebody whose tailgate was stolen?

  1. My tailgate was stolen.

    56 vote(s)
    2.0%

  2. My friend's tailgate was stolen.

    77 vote(s)
    2.7%

  3. My tailgate AND my friend's tailgate were stolen.

    12 vote(s)
    0.4%

  4. I stole somebody's tailgate.

    141 vote(s)
    4.9%

  5. Knock on wood, I still have my tailgate, and I have an anti-theft device installed.

    1,197 vote(s)
    41.8%

  6. Knock on wood, I still have my tailgate, but I don't have an anti-theft device installed.

    1,469 vote(s)
    51.3%
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  1. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:16 PM
    #61
    tacomapack

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    tacomapack Well-Known Member

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    We have known hoodlums in the neighborhood. So if it happened when I was sleeping or out of town, yes, yes it would work just fine.
     
    tacomapack, Oct 31, 2009
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  2. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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    fibertop

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    fibertop Well-Known Member

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    i hook the latch up to a 500 volt line when its parked
     
    fibertop, Oct 31, 2009
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  3. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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    NuovoTech

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    I noticed many here stated using 2 clamps, but using 1 on the driver's side of the tailgate hinge seems unnecessary. On my 2009 tailgate only the passenger's side hinge is partially open to allow it to be removed. I will install a keyed clamp on that side, but I see no reason to use one on the opposite hinge. Am I missing something here? :confused:
     
    NuovoTech, Oct 31, 2009
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  4. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:49 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Correct. Its only nessesary to instal one on the passenger side.
     
    chris4x4, Oct 31, 2009
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  5. Oct 31, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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    Carson

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    I stole somebody's tailgate... Unfortunately it was off of a nissan so it wouldn't fit properly on my truck. :( I had to use some tape to hold it on.






    LOL, jk

    I try not to park my truck where it could be stolen.
     
    Carson, Oct 31, 2009
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  6. Nov 1, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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    gambino

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    gambino New Member

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    My tailgate was stolen. Fortunately it was recovered a few days later. I was able to pick up from the impound yard almost 3 weeks later!
    My Tacoma is a Silver 2008 4 door TRD
     
    gambino, Nov 1, 2009
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  7. Nov 1, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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    carmellocafe

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    carmellocafe Begin With The End In Mind.

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    carmellocafe, Nov 1, 2009
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  8. Nov 8, 2009 at 3:13 PM
    #68
    tonkatoy

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    tonkatoy Well-Known Member

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    Mime was stolen right out of my driveway. I now have a power tailgate lock. Awesome!!! I also have a clamp just in case.

    Toyota is part to blame for this. If they didn't make such a flimsy tailgate that bent so easily in the first place. There wouldn't be that many stolen.
    How about a lock Toyota??? W

    I paid 28,000 for my truck. No lock? WTF

    Who in the hell has to remove their tailgate anyways? Why quick release?
    If there is a need to remove the tailgate, please let me know why...
     
    tonkatoy, Nov 8, 2009
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  9. Nov 8, 2009 at 3:16 PM
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    fibertop

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    better to put ramps directly on the bed for heavier loads
     
    fibertop, Nov 8, 2009
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  10. Nov 8, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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    cutothechase35

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    Lock the monster in the garage at night.
    Had my spare tire stolen once, does that count? LOL
    Found someone breaking into my jeep once. Grabbed his ass, threw him to the ground and before he could pull his hand out of his pocket I was grabbing his arm for a choke hold. He broke loose, ran, and was tracked down by blood hounds. Still in jail. Found out later he was a wanted felon and he had a box cutter in his pocket. Go figure. Does that count?
     
    cutothechase35, Nov 8, 2009
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  11. Nov 17, 2009 at 7:14 AM
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    dktaco

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    dktaco Yes MAObama is a joke!

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    Two things that will prevent this one. My cool NRA sticker in the window and my solid tonneau cover made by Gaylord's. Good luck getting in! :D
     
    dktaco, Nov 17, 2009
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  12. Nov 17, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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    nad

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    nad mmmm tacos!

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    haha i like how everyone is voting that they stole someones, i really want to because the douche that owned my truck before beat it up and the tailgate is all dented
     
    nad, Nov 17, 2009
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  13. Nov 21, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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    jlvhrse

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    I seriously thought this was a joke at first.. I mean who steals a tailgate? and why?
     
    jlvhrse, Nov 21, 2009
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  14. Nov 21, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    I stole my friend's Silverado tailgate and put it in the bed of my truck (which was parked right next to his) once...needless to say, he freaked the F out!
     
    blackhawke88, Nov 21, 2009
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  15. Nov 21, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    jlvhrse

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    jlvhrse Well-Known Member

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    are you post stalking me? :spy:

    :laugh:
     
    jlvhrse, Nov 21, 2009
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  16. Nov 21, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    :anonymous: what else is there to do on this forum at this hour? :D
     
    blackhawke88, Nov 21, 2009
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  17. Nov 21, 2009 at 9:02 PM
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    jlvhrse

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    jlvhrse Well-Known Member

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    haha.. did you know we are currently having like 3 different conversations on three different threads? :D

    im glad you still accept me, now that my true identity is out.
     
    jlvhrse, Nov 21, 2009
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  18. Nov 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    ^ oh im down to accept anything right now :D
     
    blackhawke88, Nov 21, 2009
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  19. Nov 21, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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    numbah57

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    numbah57 GIVE THE MALL A BREAK...WHEEL THAT SHIT

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    yup my friends got stolen, he got a new one and did the hose clamp mod...its still there today
     
    numbah57, Nov 21, 2009
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  20. Nov 21, 2009 at 11:41 PM
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    artmarqz

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    I installed a popnlock today.
     
    artmarqz, Nov 21, 2009
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