Why we can't have nice things.

Yeah, i think you are right. But better to spend a buck than to have to look for a replacement that will cost a shitload more.
It is an easy add-on.

 

this correct? Hose clamp on the right hand side of tailgate?

 

Correct location, yes. I flipped mine so you can't just unscrew it easily.

 

thanks. I dont ever leave my truck in bad areas. This is merely a deterrent

 

Nor do I, but chance favors the prepared mind.

 

touche'

 

Great Idea I was able to go by our local auto parts store and pick up the Master Tailgate lock pretty cheap approx. $25, but this is just as effective and significantly cheaper.
After hearing from friends that they have had friends had their tailgates stolen this was the first thing I bought for my truck upon getting it off the lot.

 

Not bad.

 

And face possible procution for assult over a broken tail light?

 

sometimes lessons are best learned via a good ole fashioned ass whooping. So just try to think of taconumber6 as a teacher.

 

Enough of that "teaching" and he may end up inmateNumber6.

 

haha

 

you are a good sport

 

heavy duty plastic zip tie does the same thing

 

ill keep an eye on the hose clamp. If it starts to rust, ill switch.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-simple-stupid-tailgate-lock-mod.112428/

 

Both you and DrFunker are also in Pittsfield, right?

I also think we have low chances of that happening. Maybe the chances are higher on Linden St., but I wouldn't leave my truck unattended there anyway.

You know, I'm driving to Boston tonight and my truck will be in a garage there until Friday. Maybe I should run to Walmart beforehand and grab a clamp...