I know sooner or later I'm going to forget to lock the tailgate, and this just gives me a bit more peace of mind. Between the backup cam, raptor emblem, and tailgate step, it's a pricey piece! Eventually I'll install the electronic lock that works with the door button, but this is still a nice extra line of precaution.
Yes it's an overglorified hose clamp, but the design is pretty nice. I don't want to hear "if they want it they'll take it anyway", thats the with anything. Not everyone is a pro theif, plenty of dumb young punks out there as well. This still stops the punk who just wants to snag it from the parking lot and doesn't have the time/know how to bypass the lock, and it's 1 more step of security beyond a hoseclamp where a 5/16 nut driver or flat head screw driver is the key. This at least has a key you need to remove the lock, and some protection around the clamp. For $20 it was worth it IMO.
McGard Tailgate Lock...
Installed...
A plastic plug to cap off the key hole...
Yes it's an overglorified hose clamp, but the design is pretty nice. I don't want to hear "if they want it they'll take it anyway", thats the with anything. Not everyone is a pro theif, plenty of dumb young punks out there as well. This still stops the punk who just wants to snag it from the parking lot and doesn't have the time/know how to bypass the lock, and it's 1 more step of security beyond a hoseclamp where a 5/16 nut driver or flat head screw driver is the key. This at least has a key you need to remove the lock, and some protection around the clamp. For $20 it was worth it IMO.
McGard Tailgate Lock...
Installed...
A plastic plug to cap off the key hole...