Well??
Is there something that can be done to keep the tailgate from being stolen except for just locking the lock on it?

 

You could get one of these:

Amazon.com: McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock: Automotive

Amazon.com: Bully LH090 Tailgate Security Lock: Automotive

Or a cheaper alternative would be to use a hose clamp.

 

You could put a hose clamp on the hinge. The one that is cutout to remove the tailgate.

 

You used to be able to put a hinge from the left side on the right side . Is that still possible also?

 

I was hoping (I'm sure others too) that they would start tying in the tailgate lock with the door locks. I guess not yet......

Some folks have done this on their own though.

 

Check out this. Here they talk about putting a actuator on the tailgate and tie it into the rear door lock. I looked around here by me and found a place that would put it in for about $60. Maybe you can find something like this around you. I went to a truck accessory shop that does this sort of thing.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-tailgate.html

 

According to a note posted in RED at the JC Whitney Website, this does not work with a 2011 Ford F250...

Hey, i'm just saying. It's a great idea needing a solution...

 

Gate keeper from jimmijammer

 

x2 !!!

 

What are you talking about? Oh yea, sorry, I was distacted by your avatar.

I call that my 'seat'; if you can step up to it you are much more of a man than I.

 

The Bully padlock:


I also have the 8255 Pop-N-Lock with the man step and camera it works great.

 

This is what I did on mine. Love it.

 

I just used a hose clamp on mine and positioned it to where its difficult to take off quickly..

 

I used the Bully as well. I learned the hard way when my locked tailgate was stolen off of my '11 at a mall in NJ. It was over $4,000 for my insurance company to replace it.

 

Thanks Powerstroke! I ended up going with the Bully LH090.

Reps to ya for the info!!