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Jul 7, 2005 | 11:49 PM

#16

el conquistador

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Originally Posted by wintremute

I'm on my 3rd tailgate...

Tackwelded the cable clips this time

It is pretty sad when you have to weld your tailgate to the truck so no one steals it. what is this world coming to?

Jul 8, 2005 | 07:31 PM

#17

mcookd

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Originally Posted by wintremute

I'm on my 3rd tailgate...

Tackwelded the cable clips this time

...bottom-feeding scum...I got no use for thieves...

Jul 11, 2005 | 09:17 AM

#18

jas88

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I have tried this on every truck I have owned and I have never gotten any better MPG. On my B2500 it is actually worse.

Jul 11, 2005 | 12:50 PM

#19

ghoster55

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Have you tried a tailgate lock, like the Poplock? I have one and it gives me confidence, but then I have never lost a tailgate to thieves, I do leave my truck at some trail heads overnight so everything on mine is double locked.

Jul 11, 2005 | 04:40 PM

#20

D-ranged2.5

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I actually just finished a class, and I can verify the bit about aerodynamics. Tonneau cover is best, followed by tailgate up.

Jul 11, 2005 | 06:00 PM

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jimw411

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From: Ventura ,ca. (near L.A.)

I've heard of people putting a hose clamp on the side of the pivot that will release at the 45 degree angle to make it harder to steel. I've never tried this because i have a bedlid that will pin the tailgate from opening.