Tailgate Lock Photos
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,591
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Easier for me too.
Sam
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 824
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From: Maryville (Mur Vul), TN
Ordered my McGard today, hate to lose my stepgate with backup camera.
Even the McGard will not stop the Pro if he really wants it only slows him down. Stops the amateur thou....
Good call!!
Even the McGard will not stop the Pro if he really wants it only slows him down. Stops the amateur thou....
Good call!!
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 348
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From: Everett. Washington
Same one as I have on mine. I need to re-paint where its wearing off and protect it like yours.
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 24
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From: Wharton, TX
If you use the hose clamp turn the head to where it faced the tailgate and use a wrench to tighten it. So if the thief doesn't have the wrench it becomes very hard to get. Oh, the factory lock, all it takes is a flathead screw driver to pop the locking mechanism and it's gone!
Jäger
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,491
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From: Northern Arizona
Well, they tried to steal my tailgate yesterday! I think it was when my truck was parked at work in Buena Park. Anyway, I had taken a trip over Memorial Day weekend and after unloading I neglected to lock the tailgate. Fortunately, I had installed the McGard lock and that clearly prevented my tailgate from being stolen as the paint is scratched where they tried to remove that lock. That just saved me the $500 insurance deductible!
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 435
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From: So Cal
Well, they tried to steal my tailgate yesterday! I think it was when my truck was parked at work in Buena Park. Anyway, I had taken a trip over Memorial Day weekend and after unloading I neglected to lock the tailgate. Fortunately, I had installed the McGard lock and that clearly prevented my tailgate from being stolen as the paint is scratched where they tried to remove that lock. That just saved me the $500 insurance deductible!
I'm pretty po'd right now. It's not the money - I have a $100 deductible, it's the violation.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,844
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From: Albuquerque
shadow --- That is just not cool! I've been a victim too with theft...and know how you feel.
Now is a GREAT opportunity...to purchase a secondary tailgate lock.
biz
Now is a GREAT opportunity...to purchase a secondary tailgate lock.
biz
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 914
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
I've got one we bought at Tractor Supply, but haven't taken the time to install it yet. I'd be po'd if mine got stolen with the lock sitting on the kitchen counter. Haven't heard of it happening here much though, they usually just take the whole damn truck!
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 337
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From: California
You know, there's another benefit to these beyond just the theft deterrent. I had my tailgate pop off the pin when I was driving with the tailgate down. All it takes is a good bounce with the tailgate down and it can come right off. All of these solutions including the hose clamp would prevent that. Just throwing that out there... I think I'm going to get one for the side benefit.
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