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Hood ornaments and alloy wheels are commonly known as attractive targets for thieves. If you're a pickup truck owner, add tailgates to the list.More...
Tailgate Thefts a Pain in the Behind for Increasing Numbers of Truck Owners
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Hood ornaments and alloy wheels are commonly known as attractive targets for thieves. If you're a pickup truck owner, add tailgates to the list.More...
MagicMtnDan
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All it takes is one theft and the demand is started while the thieves keep stealing to cause and satisfy greater demand.
Just think if Tank's Raptor had a solenoid in the tailgate that locked it every time he locked his truck's doors. :thumbsup:
Just think if Tank's Raptor had a solenoid in the tailgate that locked it every time he locked his truck's doors. :thumbsup:
The Tank
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Powerlocks are not going to stop someone who wants to steal it. So powerlocks are still stupid on a truck.
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Well if you have it locked and a cover like a Bakflip, makes it harder at least!
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A simple hose clamp will also deter them... a little extra insurance if you forgot to lock it. Plus, it will keep the tailgate from popping off the hinge if you drive with it down.
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Its so simple to do it, only takes a few seconds to put one on
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Yup hoseclamps are the ticket. And/or a lock from the top like SLB said. Anything that makes it a bit harder, or more importantly anything that forces a tool to be used is probably gonna chase them off down the way to the next truck.
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Here's a Raptor-specific thread from a while back:
http://www.svtoffroad.com/showthread.php?1557-Tailgate-protector&highlight=tailgate+hose+clamp
http://www.svtoffroad.com/showthread.php?1557-Tailgate-protector&highlight=tailgate+hose+clamp
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