Tailgate Lock

[jhm]

Yesterday I took the gate off to lube the hinges. I started thinking how easy it would be for someone to steal one while you are at work, shopping, etc. I know they have the Pop and Lock out there but I wonder if it could be jimmied with a prybar or something. Anybody have any experience with gate locks?

[cmoore74]

I have the pop-lock and it just prevents the handle from being lifted and actuating the tailgate releases. You can still see the linkage inside with this lock on. I don't know for sure if it can be opened, but doesn't look like the most secure option.

 

I kind of wish I checked out the Bully lock. It replaces the entire handle and may be more secure.

 

I remember seeing a few people who had the Bully lock listed in their signature so I'm sure someone could help.

[gmcjoe]

Tailgate theft is very common and very easy to get away with.

 

I use the Gate Keeper, I also sell them

I prefer this over the locks that mount with the handle for two reasons. I open my tailgate many times a week, those locks would be more of a hinderance for me. Also, they are more easily defeated.

 

Here is some information in case anyone is interested:

http://www.trucktechniques.com/

 

[dewfpo]

I have the Bully Lock and like it.

 

DEWFPO

[Dragon Slayer]

Tailgate theft is very common and very easy to get away with.

 

I use the Gate Keeper, I also sell them

I prefer this over the locks that mount with the handle for two reasons. I open my tailgate many times a week, those locks would be more of a hinderance for me. Also, they are more easily defeated.

 

Here is some information in case anyone is interested:

http://www.trucktechniques.com/

 

 

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So what the heck came in your kit? A allen wrench and a bolt????????

 

Or is there a bracket also???????

[zibzer]

this is off topic but ill ask anyway. How are the locks in the winter.. everytime i have something lockable that is out in the cold the locks freeze up and i can never get in. (hence 2 tonneaus and 1 camper with this problem).. heck my old truck i installed electric door locks just so i wouldnt have to struggle with the keyhole in the early morning.

[SilveradoLAX7]

Has anyone ever had their tailgate stolen? I've personally never had an issue with it, nor have heard of any of my buddies having a problem. I spent 4 years in baltimore (where anything that's not bolted down is gone by morning) and never had a problem. The fine residents of 'Charm City' broke into or stole about everything else of mine, but I never had any tailgate issues.

[gmcjoe]

Tailgate theft is very common and very easy to get away with.

 

I use the Gate Keeper, I also sell them

I prefer this over the locks that mount with the handle for two reasons. I open my tailgate many times a week, those locks would be more of a hinderance for me. Also, they are more easily defeated.

 

Here is some information in case anyone is interested:

http://www.trucktechniques.com/

 

 

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So what the heck came in your kit? A allen wrench and a bolt????????

 

Or is there a bracket also???????

 

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Depending on the truck, our kit includes the bracket shown, the fastener and the wrench. It is a great deterrent.

[pm26]

Tailgate theft is very common and very easy to get away with.

 

I use the Gate Keeper, I also sell them

I prefer this over the locks that mount with the handle for two reasons. I open my tailgate many times a week, those locks would be more of a hinderance for me. Also, they are more easily defeated.

 

Here is some information in case anyone is interested:

http://www.trucktechniques.com/

 

 

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So what the heck came in your kit? A allen wrench and a bolt????????

 

Or is there a bracket also???????

 

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Depending on the truck, our kit includes the bracket shown, the fastener and the wrench. It is a great deterrent.

 

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I had something similar on my Nissan pickup. it was a bracket bolted on with a secure fastener that prevented the tailgate from being detached. the only disadvantage i see is that if the thief tired to remove you tailgate and got it hung up on one corner, they would probably damage it by trying to force it off or they would rop one end on the ground out of frustration.

 

A good visible tailgate lock seems like nicer and better deterrent. Why is Gm so cheap. Ford and Nissna have been installing standard tailgate locks on their truck for years now.

[jhm]

Tailgate theft is very common and very easy to get away with.

 

I use the Gate Keeper, I also sell them

I prefer this over the locks that mount with the handle for two reasons. I open my tailgate many times a week, those locks would be more of a hinderance for me. Also, they are more easily defeated.

 

Here is some information in case anyone is interested:

http://www.trucktechniques.com/

 

 

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So what the heck came in your kit? A allen wrench and a bolt????????

 

Or is there a bracket also???????

 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

 

 

Depending on the truck, our kit includes the bracket shown, the fastener and the wrench. It is a great deterrent.

 

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I had something similar on my Nissan pickup. it was a bracket bolted on with a secure fastener that prevented the tailgate from being detached. the only disadvantage i see is that if the thief tired to remove you tailgate and got it hung up on one corner, they would probably damage it by trying to force it off or they would rop one end on the ground out of frustration.

 

A good visible tailgate lock seems like nicer and better deterrent. Why is Gm so cheap. Ford and Nissna have been installing standard tailgate locks on their truck for years now.

 

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From what I can see, the bracket supplied is different from the stock one. It does not have the cut out to enable lifting off the pin. So unless the thief had the right allen wrench with him, neither side of the tailgate would come off it's respective pin. Right? I have heard of people who had their tailgate stolen, replacing it including paint and finihing is over $1000!

[nccrew]

I have the tailgate lock from GM. Works very smoothly and looks good. I am sure a very determined thief could probably pry it, etc and maybe get it open - but I suspect they would in reality just move on to an easier target without the obvious lock. I think it was around $50 as I recall....

 

 

 

Tailgate theft is very common and very easy to get away with.

 

I use the Gate Keeper, I also sell them

I prefer this over the locks that mount with the handle for two reasons. I open my tailgate many times a week, those locks would be more of a hinderance for me. Also, they are more easily defeated.

 

Here is some information in case anyone is interested:

http://www.trucktechniques.com/

 

 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

 

 

 

So what the heck came in your kit? A allen wrench and a bolt????????

 

Or is there a bracket also???????

 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

 

 

Depending on the truck, our kit includes the bracket shown, the fastener and the wrench. It is a great deterrent.

 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

 

 

I had something similar on my Nissan pickup. it was a bracket bolted on with a secure fastener that prevented the tailgate from being detached. the only disadvantage i see is that if the thief tired to remove you tailgate and got it hung up on one corner, they would probably damage it by trying to force it off or they would rop one end on the ground out of frustration.

 

A good visible tailgate lock seems like nicer and better deterrent. Why is Gm so cheap. Ford and Nissna have been installing standard tailgate locks on their truck for years now.

 

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From what I can see, the bracket supplied is different from the stock one. It does not have the cut out to enable lifting off the pin. So unless the thief had the right allen wrench with him, neither side of the tailgate would come off it's respective pin. Right? I have heard of people who had their tailgate stolen, replacing it including paint and finihing is over $1000!

 

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[gmcjoe]

I had something similar on my Nissan pickup.  it was a bracket bolted on with a secure fastener that prevented the tailgate from being detached.  the only disadvantage i see is that if the thief tired to remove you tailgate and got it hung up on one corner, they would probably damage it by trying to force it off or they would rop one end on the ground out of frustration. 

 

A good visible tailgate lock seems like nicer and better deterrent.  Why is Gm so cheap.  Ford and Nissna have been installing standard tailgate locks on their truck for years now.

 

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I have tried to yank off my tailgate, the bracket does not budge, it stays connected to both hinges, so neither end of the tailgate is going anywhere.

 

Any of these locks are deterrents, for some people (like me) who actually use their tailgates frequently, this model provides the least amount of hassle for the owner.

 

I strongly recommend any type of tailgate lock to help prevent theft

[yukon4wd]

this is off topic but ill ask anyway. How are the locks in the winter.. everytime i have something lockable that is out in the cold the locks freeze up and i can never get in. (hence 2 tonneaus and 1 camper with this problem).. heck my old truck i installed electric door locks just so i wouldnt have to struggle with the keyhole in the early morning.

 

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Get one of those little spray cans that you spray in the lock (they look like a small breath freshener spray). Just don't leave in in the glove box, make sure its somewhere you can get it when you need it.

[jhm]

The Gate Keeper is along the lines of something I tried to rig. I tried to put a small screw type hose clamp over the slotted hinge side to keep someone from being able to just lift it off. Unfortunately the bolt head on the clamp was too large to allow the gate to close. Unless the crook carries a allen wrench set with him, this should be a good deterrent. If he has tools, he could probably disable any lock.

[gmcjoe]

The Gate Keeper is along the lines of something I tried to rig. I tried to put a small screw type hose clamp over the slotted hinge side to keep someone from being able to just lift it off. Unfortunately the bolt head on the clamp was too large to allow the gate to close. Unless the crook carries a allen wrench set with him, this should be a good deterrent. If he has tools, he could probably disable any lock.

 

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That is it right there. If a thief wants your tailgate, he will get it. Most of these crimes are totally random, they want to drop the gate, remove the cables and be off with it within seconds. Any type of lock can prevent this for sure.