After having my tailgate stolen twice I am looking for ideas on how to secure it. I had put some oversize washers on the cable connectors but they simply cut the cables. Has somebody devised a way to secure the gate at the hinge?

 

You could possibly tac weld it but im not a hundred percent sure. I can honestly say Ive never had that happen

 

Try Tailgate Locks Take a look at the tailgate padlock by Bully.

 

Place a radiator hose clamp on the tailgate where the notch is for the easy removal. Tighten the clamp and it is a more permanent fix. It will take to much effort for the thieves to take. The gate will work as it should.

 

NDP actually sells one to fit our trucks WITHOUT interfering with how they work
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WOW! Talk about quick replies.
Thank you all very much.