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Tailgate Theft / Additional Locks?

diannabill

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cmpcpro Enthusiast

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I never locked mine once, yesterday was the first time my key met my tailgate lock.. The reason? I had just installed my G4 Elite Fold a Cover and locked everything down.. By the way, that is an amazing cover.. so nice!

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glioma Enthusiast

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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.

 

I'm still pleased with the Masterlock Tailgate Lock. I posted a photo of it earlier in this thread. It fit my '14 with no issue.

diannabill Enthusiast

diannabill

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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.

Supposedly there's a tailgate theft epidemic in the Houston Texas area if you're lucky enough to live there!

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

chuckl1218

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Read recently that there has been increasing theft rates in Austin and surrounding towns, Dallas and Houston. Keep mine locked and have the Master Lock.

silverplate Enthusiast

silverplate

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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.

I ordered mine directly from McGard. It came with an adaptor sleeve to be used when installed on 2014's. Perfect fit!

daddis01 Enthusiast

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Thanks for the details on the McGard. I'll check with my local guy and see if he can get an adapter.

 

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Rock1500 Senior Enthusiast

Rock1500

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I never thought of the tailgate being an item that was in hot demand. God damn I need to keep it locked from now on. I guess in new england, people view trucks differently.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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Enough! I just went through and cleared out all this debate over defense of property laws. Next person who brings it up is gone for three days.

daddis01 Enthusiast

daddis01

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Checked with Mcgard, they said that for the '14 I need an adapter sleeve. She is sending me one free of charge. Interesting that you have to call to get one though.

 

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sailor9908 Enthusiast

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Mine is always locked, insurance would cover a new one but I really don't want to deal with the hassle of getting a new one if mine were stolen.

daddis01 Enthusiast

daddis01

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PMattras Enthusiast

PMattras

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I just order my McGard tailgate lock today. They are offering free shipping and 10% off if you use discount code APR10

 

This is good until the end of April.

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