watch your tailgates!

Todd Christ · 2017-04-18 03:04:08

https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/ford-f-150-tailgate-theft-rising/ :oval just got the McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock $17 https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f150forum.com-vbulletin/1500x1462/80-81ubbspk1dl_sl1500__2ca4316412eb9660b0f4bac8c27badc78e370954.jpg (http://amzn.to/2oo0K20)

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Apr 17, 2017 | 10:04 PM

Todd Christ

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watch your tailgates!

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

just got the McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock $17

Apr 18, 2017 | 06:11 AM

Damifiknow

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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.

Apr 18, 2017 | 06:33 AM

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Hose clamp is cheaper.

Apr 18, 2017 | 09:07 AM

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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.

Apr 18, 2017 | 09:21 AM

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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.

Apr 18, 2017 | 02:59 PM

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Hose clamp is cheaper.

scratches the paint though

Apr 18, 2017 | 03:00 PM

Todd Christ

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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.

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...

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Apr 19, 2017 | 06:27 AM

Damifiknow

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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.

Apr 20, 2017 | 08:42 AM

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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.

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