Careful all... tailgate thieves are out and about
It seems that every so often, a bunch of tailgate thefts happen in a short interval. An acquaintance I know from a local watering hole was griping about how he now has to pay a good chunk of change for the tailgate... and have his vehicle repainted so everything matches.
I personally never lock the tailgate handle. It just means the lock tumblers in the handle eat the business end of a screwdriver. Instead, something like this, this, this, or even using a hose clamp (the McGard offering is pretty much a hose clamp with a funky bit surrounded by plastic to keep from scratching) will ensure that your day doesn't get ruined.
Of course, this hit home a few days ago when the tailgate on my truck which is normally up was in the down position when I got back to it (but it was still there). Were it not for the hinge lock, I'd probably be looking at spending $300 for a black el cheapo louvered tailgate, and be cursing that the backup camera is gone as well.
I personally never lock the tailgate handle. It just means the lock tumblers in the handle eat the business end of a screwdriver. Instead, something like this, this, this, or even using a hose clamp (the McGard offering is pretty much a hose clamp with a funky bit surrounded by plastic to keep from scratching) will ensure that your day doesn't get ruined.
Of course, this hit home a few days ago when the tailgate on my truck which is normally up was in the down position when I got back to it (but it was still there). Were it not for the hinge lock, I'd probably be looking at spending $300 for a black el cheapo louvered tailgate, and be cursing that the backup camera is gone as well.
