tailgate security tip

[HLram]

I don't know if everyone already knows this, but I have a tip for those who cannot lock their tailgates. A cheap hose clamp placed around the right hand side hinge pivot point will prevent the tailgate from being lifted off easily. The ones I have put on in the past I ground the screw head on the clamp off so it cant be unscrewed. It isn't in the way and is barely noticeable. Hope this tip helps.

 

[TexasRammer]

Cool ill have to look into doing this

 

[audio1der]

Can you drop/lift the tailgate with this mod?
my FIL had his tailgate stolen at a local transit park'n'ride...

 

[HLram]

yes u can drop tailgate. The hose clamp goes around the part that when u open tailgate about halfway, and pull up on the right side, it comes off the truck. There is a round part that goes over the "pin" that holds tailgate on. Once u see that come off u will see where to put the clamp. Just slip it over the round part and put tailgate back on, then tighten clamp. Then u wont be able to remove the tailgate because the clamp will "block" the pin.

 

[HLram]

if u dont want to grind the screw part off so it will still be removable, then put the screw part of clamp facing downward and tighten it from under the bumper with a long flathead or nut driver. That will make it a little more difficult for someone to unscrew it quickly.

 

[quietpeen]

if you can post pictures of this so people can see how to do this

 

[HLram]

I will after my son gets home. His truck (he drives my 07 now) is done that way mine will lock. I will have to figure out how to post pics first tho lol.

 

[HLram]

I will after my son gets home. His truck (he drives my 07 now) is done that way mine will lock. I will have to figure out how to post pics first tho lol.

How do I post pictures?

 

[HLram]

Here are pics of my oldest sons Chevy. I hope they show up, first time trying to post pictures.

 

[HLram]

More pics of my other sons 07 dodge ram

 

[BAILEY1]

Very cool idea! Thanks for posting. The pics explained it all.

 

[katokahn99]

I nominate this for a sticky.