Tailgate Theft - how to avoid
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Tailgate Theft - how to avoid
I have no troubles in my area (small town Minnesota) but my truck does not always stay here.. I don't always remember to lock my tailgate either...
I have a hose clamp that I was going to put on the tailgate to keep the "release hinge" captive, but then it would be a royal PITB to take off if/when I needed to.
I was following along on another thread when E02SeaBee posted a link to this device made by Master Lock:
Amazon.com: Master Lock 8253DAT Tailgate Lock: Automotive
After watching the Mike Rowe video on installation (which takes all of five seconds) I was sold... Free shipping with Amazon Prime and under $16
What are you guys doing for that additional piece of mind?
I have a hose clamp that I was going to put on the tailgate to keep the "release hinge" captive, but then it would be a royal PITB to take off if/when I needed to.
I was following along on another thread when E02SeaBee posted a link to this device made by Master Lock:
Amazon.com: Master Lock 8253DAT Tailgate Lock: Automotive
After watching the Mike Rowe video on installation (which takes all of five seconds) I was sold... Free shipping with Amazon Prime and under $16
What are you guys doing for that additional piece of mind?
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I never saw that lock before, good idea. I have a hard tonneu with 2 locks and obviously the tailgate locks also, that has done ok thus far. I automatically lock stuff up out of habit, though this habit can be a pain sometimes. The reality is that a "good" thief can get around locks pretty quick.
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I have no troubles in my area (small town Minnesota) but my truck does not always stay here.. I don't always remember to lock my tailgate either...
I have a hose clamp that I was going to put on the tailgate to keep the "release hinge" captive, but then it would be a royal PITB to take off if/when I needed to.
I was following along on another thread when E02SeaBee posted a link to this device made by Master Lock:
Amazon.com: Master Lock 8253DAT Tailgate Lock: Automotive
Amazon.com: Master Lock 8253DAT Tailgate Lock: Automotive
After watching the Mike Rowe video on installation (which takes all of five seconds) I was sold... Free shipping with Amazon Prime and under $16
What are you guys doing for that additional piece of mind?
I have a hose clamp that I was going to put on the tailgate to keep the "release hinge" captive, but then it would be a royal PITB to take off if/when I needed to.
I was following along on another thread when E02SeaBee posted a link to this device made by Master Lock:
Amazon.com: Master Lock 8253DAT Tailgate Lock: Automotive
Amazon.com: Master Lock 8253DAT Tailgate Lock: Automotive
After watching the Mike Rowe video on installation (which takes all of five seconds) I was sold... Free shipping with Amazon Prime and under $16
What are you guys doing for that additional piece of mind?
I have one of these on my tailgate. Simple to install. Piece of mind. I bought mine right after a friend's tailgate was in the process of being stolen. This was on his 94 f350. He now uses I think a couple of heavy duty zip ties himself since he had them behind the seat.
However, this unit will rub out your paint on the tail gate and bed body. I just touched up the area where the lock was. I'm thinking about getting some vinyl rap from work and placing some on the lock for some damage control. Otherwise it is a pretty good unit.
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Tailgate Theft - how to avoid
If someone wants it bad enough they will get it no matter what you secure it with. And possibly do more damage to the vehicle than if it wasn't secured at all.
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So I have the hose clamps till I got home and put the Master lock unit on.
It did come with some velcro strips to keep it quiet and no rattle. I despise
rattling cars/trucks. Mr thumper and hi buzzing trunk or license plate frames.
Just want to stuff some spuds in there tail pipe and leave them sitting and
cloaking on there own fumes.
But back on topic. Mine does not rattle at all even with the windows sown and
only rolling down a slight bumpy hill.
Sean
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Real good advice... However it's a PITA to put on and take off (which alone makes a fairly good theft deterent).
I just don't want the theft deterent to be a PITA to me too...
This lock will quickly and easily be removed and installed by me with the key...
I just don't want the theft deterent to be a PITA to me too...
This lock will quickly and easily be removed and installed by me with the key...