Thoughts On Tailgate Lock
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UP. Going to get a leer tonneau cover Saturday. Need a tailgate lock. Have you decided on one Texas?
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
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UP. Going to get a leer tonneau cover Saturday. Need a tailgate lock. Have you decided on one Texas?
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
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UP. Going to get a leer tonneau cover Saturday. Need a tailgate lock. Have you decided on one Texas?
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
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UP. Going to get a leer tonneau cover Saturday. Need a tailgate lock. Have you decided on one Texas?
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
Im really thinking im just going to have my handle relocated to the inside of the tailgate. I need to have my tonneau cover painted anyways so I might as well get it painted, shave the handle, and then get my rollpan repainted. Maybe ill go ahead and get a steel rollpan and have it blended too
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Nope 
Getting a really good deal on this Leer. Couldn't pass it up.
Ive always loved the Shaved look
Yes. The cover is in perfect shape but its white.. I guess ill have to see the cover actually on my truck. I was thinking the tailgate could still open an inch and then someone could pull it and break the cover. IDK I guess ill find out. I think im going to go the shaved route though
Getting a really good deal on this Leer. Couldn't pass it up.Ive always loved the Shaved look
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If the bed cover goes over top of the gate and locks down, there is not need for a tailgate lock.
I guess the relocated handle looks ok, but its just not for me. I'm just not into the overly custom look.
I just decided for now to keep the one I have that goes over top of the handle. Its ugly, but works. I'm going to get that one like you pictured before at some point. Do you know if it stays in place weather locked or unlocked and can you leave the gate unlocked with it?
I guess the relocated handle looks ok, but its just not for me. I'm just not into the overly custom look.
I just decided for now to keep the one I have that goes over top of the handle. Its ugly, but works. I'm going to get that one like you pictured before at some point. Do you know if it stays in place weather locked or unlocked and can you leave the gate unlocked with it?
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i had a400 dollar radio in my truck and my doors didnt lock.... let alone my tail gate none ever broke into it.... hell one time i left my keys in my ignition outside of the mall 4 towns over from me (dick's sporting goods) no one stole it
then again would anyone you steal a 20 year old truck that is known to get 12mpg
then again would anyone you steal a 20 year old truck that is known to get 12mpg
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i had a400 dollar radio in my truck and my doors didnt lock.... let alone my tail gate none ever broke into it.... hell one time i left my keys in my ignition outside of the mall 4 towns over from me (dick's sporting goods) no one stole it
then again would anyone you steal a 20 year old truck that is known to get 12mpg
then again would anyone you steal a 20 year old truck that is known to get 12mpg
Better safe than sorry.
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If the bed cover goes over top of the gate and locks down, there is not need for a tailgate lock.
I guess the relocated handle looks ok, but its just not for me. I'm just not into the overly custom look.
I just decided for now to keep the one I have that goes over top of the handle. Its ugly, but works. I'm going to get that one like you pictured before at some point. Do you know if it stays in place weather locked or unlocked and can you leave the gate unlocked with it?
I guess the relocated handle looks ok, but its just not for me. I'm just not into the overly custom look.
I just decided for now to keep the one I have that goes over top of the handle. Its ugly, but works. I'm going to get that one like you pictured before at some point. Do you know if it stays in place weather locked or unlocked and can you leave the gate unlocked with it?
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Thats cool. I like that. The queston is though, does it have to be locked whenever its closed or can it be left unlocked?
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nope. it works just like a factory tailgate lock. everything works whether its locked or not.
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