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Tailgate Theft / Additional Locks?

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JAF1 Enthusiast

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Was close to ordering a "Gate Keeper" but decided against it after some research. Read a few stories were the product was easily defeated and the tailgate was still taken. Guess there is enough of a gap to bend the clip out of the way using a screwdriver. Like to see a picture of one installed on a '14. Maybe the gap isn't as bad?

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BlaznSaddles Enthusiast

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Was close to ordering a "Gate Keeper" but decided against it after some research. Read a few stories were the product was easily defeated and the tailgate was still taken. Guess there is enough of a gap to bend the clip out of the way using a screwdriver. Like to see a picture of one installed on a '14. Maybe the gap isn't as bad?

Eventually, I will purchase the power lock. In the meantime, this is what I did. I used a large hose clamp and a strip of inner tubing (to protect the metal and prevent the clamp from sliding). I did a dry fit and the end of the hose clamp was too long. If I were to close the tail gate, the metal from the hose clamp would have scratched the crap out of the tail gate. Therefore I had to trim the end of the hose clamp with a Dremel tool before installing it. Total cost, $2.46 with tax.

 

 

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sh00ter Enthusiast

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Went to install the pop and lock opened the box and low and behold there was no instructions, nor was there any retainer clip. Instruction were not a show stopper but the clip is.

 

Oh well, guess I'll call them Monday....

 

Mike

I received my Pop & Lock unit today. I had read your post earlier about the missing part so I opened it up to make sure everything was there. Crap! Same thing...the E Clip is missing. I called customer service & they transferred me to the technical support dept. saying they would help get one to me. Well, no one picked up & the message said to leave a message & they would call back. But, they didn't call. I'm beginning to wonder about this company.

 

Mr. mzodarg would you post & let me ( & others ) know if you got your missing part?

j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

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On the weekend I bought one of those:

 

 

 

CAD 19,- is much more than 2.50 for a hose clamp. I know.

But I'm hoping that it'll serve better 'cause it takes more than a screwdriver to open it.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

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I received my Pop & Lock unit today. I had read your post earlier about the missing part so I opened it up to make sure everything was there. Crap! Same thing...the E Clip is missing. I called customer service & they transferred me to the technical support dept. saying they would help get one to me. Well, no one picked up & the message said to leave a message & they would call back. But, they didn't call. I'm beginning to wonder about this company.

 

Mr. mzodarg would you post & let me ( & others ) know if you got your missing part?

Yesterday when I initially called, same thing happened. I'm inpatient so I tried a couple more times and actually spoke to someone. They are sending me the missing part. Person I spoke to said there should have been a parts bag in the box. Told him there was no parts bag or instructions. I should have it this week.

MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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Yesterday when I initially called, same thing happened. I'm inpatient so I tried a couple more times and actually spoke to someone. They are sending me the missing part. Person I spoke to said there should have been a parts bag in the box. Told him there was no parts bag or instructions. I should have it this week.

 

It's a pretty standard clip.. if you don't feel like waiting you could pick up a few a Lowe's for $1. Just bring the metal cam arm for sizing (or did they also fail to send you that too?).

Ridersfan Enthusiast

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I keep mine locked as much to protect the tailgate from being stolen as it's to keep my tonneau cover from being stolen... it can be removed in 20 seconds with no tools.

mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

mzodarg

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It's a pretty standard clip.. if you don't feel like waiting you could pick up a few a Lowe's for $1. Just bring the metal cam arm for sizing (or did they also fail to send you that too?).

 

If it didn't come connected to the motor, I didn't get it. That's what I told them so hopefully I get everything.

 

Mike

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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I use my truck bed frequently too and lock it each and every time, not sure why people have issue with that. But as ad added measure I did get this McGard unit which basically is a hose clamp in a plastic shell. But instead of a normal screw it has a keyed bit like a locking lug nut. It was probably $20 or so from Summit.

 

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MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

MotoMedic

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If it didn't come connected to the motor, I didn't get it. That's what I told them so hopefully I get everything.

 

Mike

 

Then you're missing the clip & the cam (pic below).

 

Kit should also have included two sets of wires, one about 3' and the other about 8'

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sh00ter Enthusiast

sh00ter

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We'll as it turns out, I did get everything. There is a photo of something on the instructions that is somewhat in the shape of an "E" that I assumed was that clip.

mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

mzodarg

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Then you're missing the clip & the cam (pic below).

 

Kit should also have included two sets of wires, one about 3' and the other about 8'

Ok,thanks. I called them back and spoke to some lady. Let her know that all I got was the motor and 2 wiring harnesses. She said I should get the installation package early next week. Told her that other's would be calling as several people on a forum I belong to did not receive everything needed to install. We shall see....I'm leery!

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daddis01 Enthusiast

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I use my truck bed frequently too and lock it each and every time, not sure why people have issue with that. But as ad added measure I did get this McGard unit which basically is a hose clamp in a plastic shell. But instead of a normal screw it has a keyed bit like a locking lug nut. It was probably $20 or so from Summit.

 

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Is this on a '14? I tried the same thing but I can't get it to tighten down enough with the tapered hinge.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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Mine is a 2011. Not sure what options exist for the new rigs.

gtstricky Enthusiast

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I don't lock mine.

 

17 years in insurance and never had one claim for a stolen tailgate (in the northeast). Plus I carry a $0 comp deductible so not an issue other than the hastle.

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