Tailgate Theft

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   Pick-up Owners.  Tailgate theft still an issue.  The new models have added accessories that make tailgates go for a high value on the black market.  There are several deterrent options.  If possible always lock your tailgate.  Tailgate locks that enclose the removal spacing on the left side at base (normally) are very reasonable and easy to use.  Lastly as a quick and cheap way to deter.  Put a hose clamp around that same spacing area to make it more difficult to remove the tailgate.  Thieves hate to spend time.  A tailgate on a newer truck can run $1500 plus and are removeable in minutes.

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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Topic: Tailgate Theft Posted: 04 Aug 2019 at 8:02pm
	Pick-up Owners. Tailgate theft still an issue. The new models have added accessories that make tailgates go for a high value on the black market. There are several deterrent options. If possible always lock your tailgate. Tailgate locks that enclose the removal spacing on the left side at base (normally) are very reasonable and easy to use. Lastly as a quick and cheap way to deter. Put a hose clamp around that same spacing area to make it more difficult to remove the tailgate. Thieves hate to spend time. A tailgate on a newer truck can run $1500 plus and are removeable in minutes.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."