Stolen raptor tailgate/broke masterlock

[ninjazed]

The question still has not been answered, how did they get the lock off in order to steal the tailgate?

From looking at the OP's pictures, it appears that the key tumbler mechanism was compromised somehow enabling the ratchet jaw to be loosened. No pry marks on his truck indicates no force was used.

I've actually just given myself a crash course on all the popular tailgate locks out there to include McGard, Gate Keeper, Bully and Master. Truth is they've all been cracked at some point in time by motivated or well equipped thieves. What I did find that seemed to be the actual best bang for the buck was a beefy hose clamp where the screw is located in an extremely difficult to reach location. The hose clamp is tightened to the point of not leaving any pry room and the screw is so hard to get most thieves will move on.

Finally, I think that anyone who puts any type of lock on their tailgate should also affix a small sticker proclaiming the use of locks, alarms or whatever. It seems to have been proven that many times the thieves won't bother if they have to mess with security measures. I'm thinking of this one: "To the maggot who is thinking of taking this tail gate...it is double locked, alarmed and I am armed so ask yourself if it's worth it. Well punk, is it?"

 

[TheJoker]

And not that it matters, but the hose clamp (like I have) is the least expensive. You get the most bang for your buck, and the thieves don't expect a diy lock.

 

[Tom]

Ok so insurance has helped me out and the total for the tailgate and a new door lock is 6789.00

You can't find recycled tailgates and I found out just the step is 1300 bucks



Overall I'm incredibly happy with ford, they prevented them from getting in stealing all my tools,race radios, gos and lots if other important items.


I plan on running a tire gate now and maybe figure out a way to keep valuable bolt in.... I wouldn't trust the console lock.

No shit. Damn. $6k for a tailgate and lock. I would have never expected that.

 

[Icecobra]

Funny! I don't live around many minorities, so I should be good.

I've been driving relatively new trucks for almost 20 years and I've never locked my tailgate and have never had one stolen... knock on wood. Just in case, after reading this thread, I took the recommendation from J DAMAGE and RDFTS and ordered the Mcgard Tailgate Lock from this guy on eBay for $14.00 w/ free shipping. I doubt this is any better or worse than the MasterLock that the OP had, but here in SE Michigan there are about a gazillion F-150s, so I don't think it would take much to deter a thief on to the next truck.

At the time of this post, the eBay seller had 2 left.

NOTE: The Mcgard model # for our trucks is 76029.

The last time our neighborhood was hit was too young white girls between 16 and 20 with skate bags they were filling up as they went from car to car.. And ask me how I know...

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

wtf Lakewood California like the Lakewood next to long beach ca? I went to Lakewood high school! That's ****** man probably some one from Compton wanting that raptor logo on a gold chain lol but glad your insurance is dealing with it!

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I didn't lock my tailgate, masterlocks description sounded so good...that's why I bought it. I use my tailgate all day and I usually lock it a night but your bound to forget a couple times.

According to my insurance they can easily punch the stock lock and take it to. I am surprised at the cost if the tailgate and how few thefts there are.

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The tire gate would take forever to unbolt and trying to carry with a tire I would hope it would be less valuable to thief's


Question now is who are these people and will the come back...I can't hide in fear forever, I need to carry my spare tire but I guarantee a rope lock would get cut in a heartbeat....

What to do in my shoes?

Use a thick cable and use more than one! I use two 1/2 inch steel cables to secure one spare tire and my high lift jack. And it's not just ran around it once. I have it weaved in and out of the wheel a few times so to get my spare they would have to cut two very thick steel cables and then unfuck the rats best I made haha it's a pain when I have to change a tire but it deters them enough to not touch my shit!

 

[Deleted member 12951]

The last time our neighborhood was hit was too young white girls between 16 and 20 with skate bags they were filling up as they went from car to car.. And ask me how I know...

How do you know?


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[JamesGrossaint]

wtf Lakewood California like the Lakewood next to long beach ca? I went to Lakewood high school! That's ****** man probably some one from Compton wanting that raptor logo on a gold chain lol but glad your insurance is dealing with it!

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Use a thick cable and use more than one! I use two 1/2 inch steel cables to secure one spare tire and my high lift jack. And it's not just ran around it once. I have it weaved in and out of the wheel a few times so to get my spare they would have to cut two very thick steel cables and then unfuck the rats best I made haha it's a pain when I have to change a tire but it deters them enough to not touch my shit!

Yep exactly, I went to lakewood high too.. Class of 06

 

[Ruger]

And not that it matters, but the hose clamp (like I have) is the least expensive. You get the most bang for your buck, and the thieves don't expect a diy lock.

Joker, could you please post a photo of that?

 

[Star sandbars]

Is there enough room to put one on each side of the tail gate?

 

[TheJoker]

Is there enough room to put one on each side of the tail gate?

Go and look at your tailgate and then ask that question.
Sorry, you only need one on the p/s where the hinge is slotted. Here is a video to better illustrate:
How To Install Remove Replace Tailgate Ford F150 F250 F350 92-96 1AAuto.com - YouTube

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Joker, could you please post a photo of that?

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f39/...broke-masterlock-31198/index3.html#post614967