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Mar 18, 2009 | 09:50 PM

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A buddy told me to keep the tail gate locked because this option is a target for theft

Mar 18, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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That option or not... tailgates are stolen every once in a while. If you are not going into the bed daily, it won't hurt to lock it up. You could also wrap a band around the bottom joints.

Mar 18, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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Yep. Good idea because the ones with the step are apparently fetching a real premium and are quite popular with thieves.

Mar 18, 2009 | 10:27 PM

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Not too mention the backup camera that some of us have. Never realized my tailgate was worth a couple grand. Guess I'll start locking it.

Mar 18, 2009 | 10:55 PM

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Good points! I don't have a man step or camera, but it's not that big a deal to lock/unlock the bed when I need it.

Mar 19, 2009 | 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WhëëlMå1

That option or not... tailgates are stolen every once in a while. If you are not going into the bed daily, it won't hurt to lock it up. You could also wrap a band around the bottom joints.

I never consider the possibility of these being a high theft item. It makes sense. I feel kinda dense. but could you explain what you mean by wrapping a band around the bottom joints? I have an old truck. Is there something different in the how the tailgates are hinged?

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Mar 19, 2009 | 03:42 PM

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tail gate for me is alway locked

now for this band idea ...i wouldn't mind seeing a pic of this for one main reason, is that if you try to force the tailgate closed with some thing againts it like dirt or rocks or what ever, that it can pop right off and kit the ground ... its happen to me a few times in my 05 and in other super duty pickups

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Mar 19, 2009 | 04:21 PM

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Here is how a 'yota owner did it... pretty simply concept

Mar 19, 2009 | 06:21 PM

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That is a pretty cool idea however i would trade the hose clamp for a band strap. That way you would have to cut it to remove it.

Mar 19, 2009 | 08:01 PM

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well i know i'll be geting some hose clamps here very soon, very great idea ,not to be smart but this should be more wide spread through out the fte web site to help everone out

Mar 20, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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That is a pretty cool idea however i would trade the hose clamp for a band strap. That way you would have to cut it to remove it.

I assume you mean a nylon band strap? That would be easier to defeat than the metal strapping. If someone wants a 'gate, they may have a knife or something on them, that could defeat a nylon band. Its all about speed..... you aren't going to defeat a metal band nearly as fast as nylon.

Mar 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM

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no i mean a metal band strap. sort of hard to explain. looks just like a hose clamp only you need a special tool to apply it. we use them at work for 1" and larger air and water hoses.

Mar 20, 2009 | 11:04 PM

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here this is what i mean:

Mar 23, 2009 | 11:01 AM

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Is that a crimp fitting? If it requires a tool to hit both sides... you won't be able to get it tight against the gate I assume?

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