Tailgate stollen!
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: North Aurora, Il - 40 miles west of Chicago
Besides the hoseclamp trick, there are tailgate locks on the market. Keeping it locked while closed, locking the hinge, and adding a lockable cover, will make it much more difficult.
And, hire a night watchman to keep an eye on it....... preferrably, one with a gun....
And, hire a night watchman to keep an eye on it....... preferrably, one with a gun....
Champion
Joined: May 2009
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From: MN
Definitly the power lock - best $100 I spent on the truck. Tailgate is locked or unlocked with the doors, never have to think about it.
Champion
Joined: May 2009
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From: MN
You can get it from any dealer
http://moparestore.trademotion.com/M...ailgate%20Lock
And here is my writeup on the install:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...k-install.html
http://moparestore.trademotion.com/M...ailgate%20Lock
And here is my writeup on the install:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...k-install.html
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: San Antonio, TX
Well I broke down and filed a claim with the insurance company since I only have a $500 deductible and was told that my rate would not go up since I have not had any prior claims. It was pretty difficult to find one in the right color and the one I found was over my deductible so I figured that I may as well just get a brand new one. I also talked the body shop into touching up my front bumper at no cost to me where some jackass backed into me and didn't leave a note (imagine that). So now I am going to keep it locked at all times and try to find some sort of additional locking mechanism to prevent future theft.
Any suggestions on this type of product?
Any suggestions on this type of product?