LatchLid: New Tailgate / Taillight Theft Deterrent for 2017 to 2021 F-Series Pickups

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Nov 30, 2021 | 04:02 PM

#16

rjacobs

More Turbo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Squirrel13

Tim I eagerly await your next run but I wonder if you should maybe look at applying for a patent? Seems like you’ve created a unique product and design.

read his 4th paragraph...

Nov 30, 2021 | 05:58 PM

#17

dbossman

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Tuned

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A patent application WAS filed with the USPTO before I began offering these for sale.

Tim

Nov 30, 2021 | 06:56 PM

#18

scottz99

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From: Colorado Rockies

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbossman

A patent application WAS filed with the USPTO before I began offering these for sale.

Tim

Good luck; I hope you sell a million of them.

Dec 1, 2021 | 09:15 AM

#19

Whaleya

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Looks like a great product!

One quick question, how are you handling corrosion near your bolts? Ford specifies sacrificial aluminum washers with steel or stainless bolts and screws for aftermarket. Some manf are also using rubber well nuts or aluminum hardware. Maybe add some aluminum washers to the kit? (they are cheap at mcmaster-carr)

I also wonder about making the plates from stainless and rounding the corners that slightly stick out to cover the latch? Shouldn't affect laser time and since the part is so small there isn't much additional cost for stainless.

_W

PS Please add me to the list!

Last edited by Whaleya; Dec 1, 2021 at 09:18 AM.

Dec 2, 2021 | 03:58 PM

#20

Ricko

5th Wheeling

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Tailgate Theft Brackets

Please add me to your list. Great job on the brackets !!

Dec 2, 2021 | 08:51 PM

#21

SG176

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I would like 2 sets when ready

Dec 4, 2021 | 12:05 PM

#22

Rich1961

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Please add me to your list.

Rich

Dec 11, 2021 | 10:06 AM

#23

mikemdd

Mountain Pass

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Would like to hear from a few of the 10 people who bought this how it works.

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Dec 11, 2021 | 11:06 AM

#24

.Axl

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemdd

Would like to hear from a few of the 10 people who bought this how it works.

Mine worked/fit great, easy to install, promptly shipped with great communication. No complaints here!

Dec 11, 2021 | 04:21 PM

#25

BigUnixGeek

Cross-Country

Joined: Oct 2021

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Ok, truck isn't here yet, but for $30, can't go wrong. Put me down for a set.

Dec 11, 2021 | 08:53 PM

#26

hondomurph

Mountain Pass

Joined: May 2019

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Hi , I will also take a set next year . Thanks .

Dec 16, 2021 | 09:29 AM

#27

lsharpe1

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just got a 202 Ford Ranger and had tail lights stolen over thanksgiving.. just got Truck back after a 5k bill to replace. Will these latchlids work on Ford Rangers? If so would like to graba set from you when you make a new run. In Dallas they are starting to hit Ford Rangers as well now vs F series only