https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles...-theft-rising/


just got the McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock $17

 

Love this Quote from the article....
Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to avoid losing your tailgate if you follow the NICB’s tips. If your truck has a lock, lock it. (Duh) If it doesn’t, get one.

 

Hose clamp is cheaper.

 

Sure is, and it will stop the casual thief. However the McGard has a keyed access screw that requires their special tool to remove. It will stop serious thieves.

 

Much less of an issue for the '15+ trucks because they lock automatically with the doors. I wouldn't buy one unless you frequently leave the gate open or unlocked.

 

scratches the paint though

 

our neighbor's kid forgot the lock the truck getting a baseball mitt out of the backseat... whoops

$500 deductible later they have another tailgate...

 

I'm pretty good about locking things up when done with them, but all it takes is one senior moment and oop's. That's why I put one of the McGards on a month ago. Better safe than sorry.

 

Buddy of mine had a Chevy Avalanche and his tailgate got stolen. What did he do? He paid some guys to steal one for him. Scumbag Chevy owners.... Its the circle of life.

If i lived where i had to worry about my tailgate getting stolen I would move to a better part of town or drive a POS that nobody wanted to steal.

 

Reminds me of my Army days with HMMWV bumpers. Only we took the time to figure out who stole ours and stole it back.