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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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How to prevent tailgate theft?

After having my tailgate stolen twice I am looking for ideas on how to secure it. I had put some oversize washers on the cable connectors but they simply cut the cables. Has somebody devised a way to secure the gate at the hinge?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes
After having my tailgate stolen twice I am looking for ideas on how to secure it. I had put some oversize washers on the cable connectors but they simply cut the cables. Has somebody devised a way to secure the gate at the hinge?
You could possibly tac weld it but im not a hundred percent sure. I can honestly say Ive never had that happen
 
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Try Tailgate Locks Take a look at the tailgate padlock by Bully.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Place a radiator hose clamp on the tailgate where the notch is for the easy removal. Tighten the clamp and it is a more permanent fix. It will take to much effort for the thieves to take. The gate will work as it should.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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WOW! Talk about quick replies.
Thank you all very much.
 
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