Tailgate Thefts a Pain in the Behind for Increasing Numbers of Truck Owners

[SVTOffroad News Bot]

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.

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[MagicMtnDan]

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:

 

[The Tank]

Powerlocks are not going to stop someone who wants to steal it. So powerlocks are still stupid on a truck.

sent from ...... I don't know where I am.

 

[SLB8SNK]

Well if you have it locked and a cover like a Bakflip, makes it harder at least!

 

[The Tank]

Well if you have it locked and a cover like a Bakflip, makes it harder at least!

prybar>bakflip

 

[NoCaDiver]

^^ Keyword being HARDER bro. My fiberglass top is def. better than a BF but it can certainly be broken into even if locked and the t-gate stolen. If they have to work harder you never know it might deter them.

 

[MarkT]

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.

 

[A.I.I.Raciing]

Its so simple to do it, only takes a few seconds to put one on

 

[BigJ]

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.

 

[MarkT]

Here's a Raptor-specific thread from a while back:

http://www.svtoffroad.com/showthread.php?1557-Tailgate-protector&highlight=tailgate+hose+clamp