How to Steal a Toyota Tacoma Tailgate ... or Prevent It

[@Tacomaholic]

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[@janetairlines1351]

I put a $1 hose clamp on mine 5 years ago. Tailgate is still there😁

[@wvmontani]

That's what I did. It may not stop them, but it will make it enough of a PITA that they won't bother.

[@rtrimble1964]

WVMontani I splurged and bought 2. 😉

[@matthewfeldmeth8327]

How do I buy one? I can’t find tacoma world ap?

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

where do you install it?

[@janetairlines1351]

@@BUSTER.BRATAMUS around the right side hinge of the tailgate so someone cannot slide it out of the track and steal it

[@maykevin5]

I think the hose clamp method would give them a better struggle. especially since i grinded off the clamp bolt head after installed.

[@sgrisez]

I have a very similar (more expensive, but works the same) bracket on mine and it has been there since 2013.. and I still have my tailgate. I don't know if it has been tested, but I did once find my tailgate open when I know for a fact that I had it closed. That's when I installed the Pop-n-Lock. Good info and advice!

[@donnyboy146]

I got and installed this and I am glad you said to jiggle it when installing it. That was the key to getting it to go in. Thanks for the video.

[@kingavegarage8722]

Wow, I heard it was easy to remove the tailgate, but didnt know it was that easy! I will be looking into this!

[@Tacomaholic]

Yessir, literally takes seconds.

[@kingavegarage8722]

@@Tacomaholic I'm seeing this. Just ordered one from your boy!

[@rftrujillo8153]

man, your vids are always so damn helpful. My second gen didnt come with tailgate lock so $15.00 for this......big help bro , thanks!!

[@Dies1r4e]

or like a dollar for a hose clamp and break/melt/booger the head of it, call it a day.

[@stevesalcido5135]

Good video and tip. You're right about the cost. I've got a popnlock on my truck but also have a lock on hinge. I'll be working on a auto lock for the tailgate which responds to my key fob. Saw a video by Jesse Rizo on this Thanks for providing great videos and commentary

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@amaineac2133]

in the 90's someone stole a tailgate for a Ford 150 and the estimate was around $500.00 back then so it must be in the thousands now with all the technology.

[@gusm2752]

$500. ?? I wish. Mine just got stolen 2 weeks ago from Costco 2015 Tacoma TRD SPORT, talk about PISSED ! Local dealership told me $2,500 minimum and have to order all the parts. They don’t sell completely built tailgates. At least Costco has it captured on video so we have vehicle make and license plate. I’m hoping Sheriffs can recover, IF they even do anything. I will be securing the next one. I had no idea this was a problem.

[@Tacomaholic]

Crazy how expensive they are. Sorry that happened to you.

[@raymondsmith6315]

My buddy had his stolen a few days ago. Lives in an apartment complex. "Nobody saw nutthin" , lol. I told him it was going to be a matter of time. He was in denial. Replacing it with a net.

[@GhostShura1984]

they might steal the net too

[@991-d7o]

Pop and lock and a hose clamp since I got mine and recently added a tonneau cover

[@ernestorodriguez7962]

I saw that you replace the inner tail gate for a metal inner or cover. Can you give information for my 2 generation 2015. Thanks

[@Tacomaholic]

Yessir here's the vid for that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGPSqauvgNV0mdk

[@jdmvanlife]

I got a hose clamp the day I got mine and then got a pop n lock because I put a campershell on so my tailgate is never going anywhere.

[@icouldholdyouforever]

Mine has a big ol dent right in the middle, I guess thats why it hasn’t been stolen 🤣

[@ericfike1861]

Security-keyed 2" hose clamp, heat shrink, lighter + tax = $2.66. Tailgate not going anywhere = priceless.

[@Tacomaholic]

I miss those commercials.

[@JoseOrtiz-im5wu]

Do you need to put one hook on each side?

[@blackackcl]

Love your videos, the Kramer clip had me rolling. Keep up the great work bro

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks buddy!

[@shutupuface1]

Where can I get one?

[@gw877]

You could use a 1/4 or 5/16 wrench to tighten the screw.

[@Hansaman58]

I installed a keyed lock that covers the hinge area and then I installed an electric tailgate lock.

[@ARKAdventures067]

why go through all this trouble when you can just put a nice big dent by the tailgate handle? then no one is gonna want to steal it! (long story short, was hauling horse trailer, backing up and hit a pot hole on this back road and the trailer handle went into the tailgate. yay!)

[@tundrav8georgia]

Tundra has a power lock mod love mine

[@inFamousKatako]

Is it 100% anti theft? I was thinking of welding it after the part was added

[@adventuresonwheels4966]

Do you have a link for the tailgate lockable door handle with the rear view camera on where to buy it? Also did you make a video of this already?

[@Tacomaholic]

Here's a link for the Pop N Lock tailgate handle that has the cutout for the camera: amzn.to/2IMIETO and a link to one of my first vids going over it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5itZWWYaNSDpqs

[@zamboni68]

I’ve seen others use a cheap screw tightened automotive metal clamp (like those used on radiator hoses) to make the tailgate much harder to steal (& a lot cheaper than $15). FYI

[@Tacomaholic]

Certainly an option.

[@BradThePitts]

Does the loop rub on the cylinder, thus rubbing off the point? Or is there a gap?

[@Tacomaholic]

No it doesn't rub.

[@thegonger1]

Tailgate unpainted without the internals is about $580.00, then you still have to paint the darn thing and get the guts for it. All said and done you are looking closer to 12 - 13 hondos for a new tailgate!

[@Tacomaholic]

Crazy that Toyota didn't even offer a locking tailgate handle.

[@thegonger1]

@@Tacomaholic The third gens have a locking tailgate. Toyota needs to bring back the locking fuel door too.

[@Tacomaholic]

@@thegonger1 Yeah, glad to see they are learning from the 2nd gens at least with regards to that.

[@gebaril60]

Thank you for the vid. I have watched the videos where they install a hose clamp which always seemed a little cheesy to me. This devise has a little beef to it and looks like a better install. This devise and locks in general are not intended to stop entry they are intended to delay entry which helps protect your property. Thieves want quick and dirty so this devise is likely to save you from a significant purchase of a new tailgate. Upon installation you could also add thread locking compound to further delay entry. Thanks again.

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks Buck!

[@romeotangocharlie_7841]

Don’t know if you’ve answered this question b4. Have you ever added up how much you’ve spent in the aftermarket part world?

[@Tacomaholic]

I added it up for 1 year and did a vid about it. It was scary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ-8pJt7jMZqnMU

[@romeotangocharlie_7841]

@@Tacomaholic awesome video, keep the content coming. #gen2 #tacomaholic

[@blainehodges5752]

I may do that I need my tail gate

[@ericcarranza6055]

Thank you for your great videos. Looking into purchasing, will check it out.😊👍

[@Tacomaholic]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheRenegade1906]

Definitely getting one.

[@brodykent876]

Is that the 14" or 18" voodoo rack. Asking for myself. Cant decide between the two...

[@Tacomaholic]

Mine is the 18" rack. I love the versatility for mounting stuff to the rack but beware of KB Voodoo's powdercoating issues.

[@brodykent876]

@@Tacomaholic Thank you! I didn't know of the powder coating issues, but I was planning to buy aluminum anyway in case I chipped it. Thank you for the heads up!

[@Tacomaholic]

@@brodykent876 You are most welcome! Definitely go with aluminum.

[@beetlevegasricci6944]

Ya going to get this. I have the hose clamp now. Hey it’s only 15 plus it looks a lot nicer then a hose clamp.

[@michaelbass8265]

Does the curve of that hook go over the top...or curve under the bottom??? Seen it installed both ways....

[@Tacomaholic]

Mine curves over the top toward the bottom. That's how I saw the fabricator install theirs.

[@scottgorman7166]

Any email for the guy making these tailgate straps? Went to the forum but I didnt see any link to contact the seller

[@chuckwrenn4950]

Is the angle drill adapter needed for standard tailgates to install the torx bit at the tend?

[@Tacomaholic]

Probably depends on the bumper you are running since that's where it will get tight.

[@elephantricity]

My neighbor just had the tailgate off her 17 tacoma stolen.

[@bokehmedia]

Whats the tailgate cover you have in this video @tacomaholic?

[@Tacomaholic]

That's from Mobtown Offroad as seen in this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foiQXnSGmNOYq7M

[@rafaelr5837]

I asked about the tailgate and after all is said and done a new tailgate with the cam and lock is about 2k

[@Tacomaholic]

Ouch!

[@kevinjackson65]

Hello. Where did you get those tailgate anti-theft brackets?

[@Tacomaholic]

Links in the video description.

[@scottgorman7166]

I couldnt find a link so I asked Tacomaholic for a email or link. Did you find one, I have a hose clamp on now but I dig that metal bracket

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! Thank you!

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks for watching Jim!

[@terrancetatum7599]

I love it! Plan on getting one.

[@liamnissanS2K]

Helped me yet again ❤

[@adamverwolf9499]

don't plan on getting one I have the hose clamp anti theft

[@techtraveler1365]

Where I can buy for my 3rd generation Tacoma?

[@Tacomaholic]

I haven't seen any specifically for 3rd gen but it wouldn't surprise me if this fit the 3rd gens as well.

[@joyfamily2413]

Prerunner tailgate is mounted differently... Good info. though!

[@Tacomaholic]

What's different?

[@bobchang8708]

Thank you!!!

[@richardbaydo4826]

$500? More like $5000

[@Tacomaholic]

For a tailgate?? 🙃

[@tacoma_jon]

Tacomaholic typically about 1500.00-2000.00

[@Tacomaholic]

Still a long way from 5 grand.

[@NoobPeriod]

@@Tacomaholic still a long way from 500

[@Tacomaholic]

@@NoobPeriod Which is why I said 500 if not more. I think we can all agree that the tailgate is fucking expensive and an inexpensive anti-theft device is worth it.

[@josequinones1730]

Good idea

[@jackhook4192]

Wax it they make good sleds.

[@kenngross5306]

Love it, I want to get one.

[@Silverado1222]

Can't find where to order the bracket you used in the video.

[@Tacomaholic]

2005-2015 Tacoma: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anti-theft-device.593155/

[@Silverado1222]

@@Tacomaholic thank you.

[@Silverado1222]

@@Tacomaholic How do I order one?

[@Tacomaholic]

@@Silverado1222 You'll have to message the guy who started that thread.

[@eliteinventor]

Hose clamp , and washers on the cables attached to the truck

[@EwokNubNub]

hey loved the video! i have a question though, i’m looking into getting new headlights for my 2nd gen. does anyone know someone who can custom make headlights with a colormatched housing?

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks for watching! I can tell you who not to have make your headlights. Plenty of issues with mine.

[@EwokNubNub]

Tacomaholic thanks for the reply. where abouts in virginia are you? i live in stafford

[@Tacomaholic]

@@EwokNubNub Awesome you are pretty close to me in Fairfax. Are you on TW?

[@EwokNubNub]

Tacomaholic yep, i made my account the other day. it’s lukester116. still exploring on there but it’s a great community

[@Tacomaholic]

@@EwokNubNub Awesome, swing by the NoVA thread and say hi the the fellas: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/northern-virginia-roll-call.188512/

[@xzerbaluyot9994]

Do they make it for a Tundra?

[@Tacomaholic]

The guy who makes these is on the Tacoma forum so I'm not sure about Tundras.

[@buffalobmf]

I just put the key in and lock it... seems to do the trick

[@Tacomaholic]

Toyota didn't think it was important enough to including locking tailgate handles on the 2nd gens.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

LOL, that bracket is no security at all, all you have to do is unscrew the screw and you can steal the tailgate in no time at all. It only takes about 5 seconds to remove that part. Don't waste your money on this people.

[@cameroneshleman4833]

No way its that easy😭. Thank god mine is dented up, so no one will want it😂

[@zoovthoj2177]

how can I get part,

[@Tacomaholic]

There's a link in the video description for the thread about this item.

[@blainehodges5752]

Still forgot my shout out 😂😂😂

[@Tacomaholic]

Faux pas to ask for shoutouts.

[@FlowcastYT]

I live in a town where you can leave your truck running, go into safeway and come put to a ac cold truck.

[@Tacomaholic]

No theft on the west coast? Awesome!

[@Tacomaholic]

@Angel LEW Apparently it's a huge problem in Hawaii.

[@richardlopez9300]

You cant steal a locked version by remote.

[@baziask]

Hahahahah omg the beginning 😂😂

[@eliteinventor]

1500 bucks 2nd gen

[@gr33ncar]

What kind of tail gate handle are you using? Im using the pop lock and the plastic is so crap that the black color weared out.

[@Tacomaholic]

I'm using the Pop N Lock as well but have been treating it with this stuff and it's held up well: amzn.to/2WfI4mi

[@gatorbone1531]

WHERE CAN I FIND THAT CLEAN TALIGATE??? IM TIRED OF THE LETTERING

[@Tacomaholic]

That's a factory tailgate for a 2nd Gen Tacoma.

[@gatorbone1531]

@@Tacomaholic Believe it or not I had come to that conclusion while I was on the road and remember hearing that all the tailgates are the same, no less than 12 hours ago 😂😂 thank you very much for your response.

[@pepeeltoro1759]

My tacoma 2006 tailgate was stolen 3 weeks ago

[@Tacomaholic]

Damn sorry to hear that.

[@pepeeltoro1759]

@@Tacomaholic it happens boss by the way thanks for the video I learned how to secure my new tailgate

[@tacoswelding8411]

30$ now

[@craig9069]

Can't you just keep the tailgate locked?

[@Tacomaholic]

The 2nd Gen Tacomas did not come with a locking tailgate handle.

[@SolidOrangePaw]

Don't I see a key lock on the tailgate? Isn''t that the point of it - to lock the tailgate?

[@Tacomaholic]

That's aftermarket.

[@SolidOrangePaw]

@@Tacomaholic ah, I have a '18 and the lock was included. But I can see how no one would think to lock it.

[@Tacomaholic]

@@SolidOrangePaw Yeah not sure why but Toyota didn't include a locking tailgate handle as an option.

[@eddieBoxer]

Can you help me get out of Jail???

[@FlowcastYT]

Enough of the clickbait thumbnails lol

[@Tacomaholic]

Video about anti-theft tailgate device. Thumbnail pointing to tailgate with the word "stolen". You are reaching there bud.

[@FlowcastYT]

I practiced law so im not going to try and prove intent here. You know your intent. Sleep well.

[@Jerry24v]

Just had mine stole :(

[@Tacomaholic]

Sorry to hear that

[@curiositytocreation59]

Anyone ever just lock their tailgate?

[@Tacomaholic]

A locking tailgate handle was not an option on 2nd Gen Tacomas.

[@curiositytocreation59]

Aaaah ok, I did not know that..

[@Tacomaholic]

@@curiositytocreation59 Bizarre choice on Toyota's end for sure.

[@tacomaken15]

3 to 4 thousand ........thats average for all tailgates coming off pickups....500 doesn't cover the cost of paint. I bought a 12 dollar tail gate security lock with key.

[@firetown3346]

Do you have the link to the website where you bought the lock?

[@Elmafioso052]

Just lock it

[@Tacomaholic]

Gotta have a locking tailgate handle to do that.

[@Elmafioso052]

Tacomaholic I thought you added a pop n lock

[@Tacomaholic]

@@Elmafioso052 I did. Nothing wrong with double-wrapping for tailgate security. 😀

[@JoseOrtiz-im5wu]

Awesome

[@maplebones]

Sounds like Colin Yost on SNL. Not quite as funny.

[@trucon782]

First

[@Tacomaholic]

In before KZbin buffers my HD settings 😀

[@titaskforce471]

You all won't listen, will you? Apparently tacomaholic actually did and then again ..... maybe not. Another product promo push that's an unfinished product, requiring more time and materials including the proper tools for completion, Skills level not factored in, then your ready to Go! Now that that's done you can Go get started with your install, .... I mean Mod. Everything today is called a Mod. Because it is and who knows other words anymore anyway. So here we Go. Air up your compressor so you can start. Because your not a professional incredible folk with green horns, your green horns, have different neutrals but not colours...... Especially green, unless you are barf sick for some reason, but last time I know from just the facts, white & black don't just make up grey areas, there's all kinds of shades you can make with neutrals. But that's not a colour and I'm just a regular ol' old, old school average simple man, man. You know, just like you, ...... Of your just like what I was just talking about. So let's get going here now that we're cleared up taco mugging. So here's how not to get Swamped and have your tail gate bogged out. You take: quantity _2_ of a whole ready to use, in its entirety, single Washers. And a star socket bit incase you don't have a neighbor to borrow it forever from or return filthy and trashed because of not having one already and couldn't probably afford something like that and would almost never use like you do your daily Starbucks, or more other essentials likes more smokes and drinking alcoholic drugs or whatever you call it .......beverage ..... that's more refreshingly intriguing odour Unbolt the little post thinggies, put your correctly, pre measured washer , over the post thing and the tailgate cord end of the thinggie that's over the post thingy And fits over the quick release enough to not be removed from the quick release functions and bolt back in place and if you good, you don't need lucky. Have a lucky Day. Note , if preferred, you may apply a primer and or paint with primer or any other compatible coating or Finnish of your desire , prior to the installation process and after the allowed cure time has been successfully reached according to your applications specifications Your installation is now complete and your eyes can take a break from watching your rear end from being taken

[@Tacomaholic]

Bad day at work?

[@wanderlust332]

What the hell?

[@titaskforce471]

I'm just funnin. Since I became an alcoholic quitter, I have fun with the comedy of when I was a excellent functioning 20 bottle a day beerholic and all the tools I own including enough to be my own mechanic for the family , all my neighbor and various other people throughout the years always being that kind of person who does that kind of thing. You know the kind. They are a wreck and your organized, clean, and actually have some decent tools finally and proud of it . Then you'll be out working on your ride , not broke down worryking , but the usual improvement, modification, or regularly scheduled maintenance (something that makes them scratch their head with one finger while their fist doesn't move staying in the same position and they have that look on their face like if they were trying to figure out of that's a fart they are smelling or if it is a fart and if it was there's and maybe they should go to check and see if they might have popped a little Look) And then they come up and lean on your truck and ax you a question, ¿ Uh ,....... Whatcha doin? Need any "help"? Let me know if you need anything, I'll be right where I always am kind of a deal And your like, oh Mann, does it have to be Every Friggin time? Belly buster's 1992 nissan Sentra has been broke down for how long now‽ What does he think? I might need to borrow a tool? Does belly buster even own a tool? Screwdriver, other than booze screwdriver, adjustable wrench or anything? These guys man ...... I tell ya ! And then when they finally leave you can go back to minding your own that apparently they didn't notice while you were wrenching on your truck (running, with no dings or scratches, newer, and registered including insured) and you didn't look up once . Then you repeat again like always, what is it that they'll just never get? Really? Then you take a deep breath , sigh, and carry on The good ol'days. When I was a functional alkie shaking my head at the soused out drunken boozers Other than that,. Cool product, it beats the alternative lock thing that you can't just go buy you can watch a video about it but have good luck trying to find one anywhere in town. I think master lock and a couple others. That's why I just put on the perfect size washers and if they want to come and take my tailgate after unscrewing it with the exact stardriver to unbolt it , not be eaten by the dogs and Scape the artillery borage, they can have it and I'll have to live with it I do think that the part you installed should have at least been primes or rust treated if no painting was a preference Hookem Horns tacomaholic! Your almost out of things to do on this here build. I'm waiting to see the brand spanking new stock rocker video teaser at any moment for the last few months now. Maybe I will be right or maybe not Not anywhere even close Just don't shock me too much. Leave the BMW shopping carts to other people channels, not that you would

[@vamonosrecio5219]

Mine has bolts 🔩 lol nice try and have 3 pitbulls roaming around

[@Tacomaholic]

Pit bulls are always a nice deterrant.