Tail gate
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I'm not trying to be a wiseguy, but if you have a locking tailgate, just lock it. We had a rash of tailgates stolen off trucks over the years at work and it was determined that they only took the ones that were left unlocked. If its locked they will move on to the next truck.
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Options: Lock the handle (if it has a lock), add a tailgate theft lock, use a vehicle alarm and a trigger sensor to identify opening of the tailgate, or park backed-up to a wall or other object that prevents the tailgate from being lowered. Outside of this, not much else you can do.
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<div style="text-align:left;">Options: Lock the handle (if it has a lock), add a tailgate theft lock, use a vehicle alarm and a trigger sensor to identify opening of the tailgate, or park backed-up to a wall or other object that prevents the tailgate from being lowered. Outside of this, not much else you can do.</div>
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That sucks.
I have seen that discussion before. Here for example:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-tailgate.html
It might be worthwhile to try the search in addition to any new input that comes up here.
I have seen that discussion before. Here for example:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-tailgate.html
It might be worthwhile to try the search in addition to any new input that comes up here.
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From: Amarillo, Texas
A hose clamp around the open end tightened up works pretty well. I would say most thieves don't carry a screwdriver nor have the time to unscrew it.
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I've used the hose clamp trick in the past. Now there are fancier products from Jimmi Jammer, Master Lock, and McGard to name a few.
With spare tires and tailgates able to be stolen in a minute (or less) I make sure mine are secured. I spend enough time fixing broken things that I don't need to replace items that "walk away". I have a locking cable on my spare tire (it takes a little more effort but it's better than having to spend $400 to replace it) and I have a fiberglass tonneau that covers the tailgate lip. I always keep the tailgate and tonneau locked.
With spare tires and tailgates able to be stolen in a minute (or less) I make sure mine are secured. I spend enough time fixing broken things that I don't need to replace items that "walk away". I have a locking cable on my spare tire (it takes a little more effort but it's better than having to spend $400 to replace it) and I have a fiberglass tonneau that covers the tailgate lip. I always keep the tailgate and tonneau locked.
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I have a lock I try to make sure to lock every time. I have forgotten a few times that is why i have a hose clamp on it. Does pretty much the same thing as the fancy locks for a fraction of the cost. I do have a Jimmi Jammer on the lock in the tailgate to help prevent the lock from being punched.
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From: Washington Coast
I added the McGard tailgate hinge lock when I was in Texas this year. Did it work, I don’t know but still got m8ne while others got stolen.
most thieves are opportunistic so any delay helps.
most thieves are opportunistic so any delay helps.
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