Tailgate Hinge ??

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Mar 3, 2017 | 04:41 PM

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BStrummin

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I'd say the dealer lied to you about no previous owner. Or they modify their tailgates.

Mar 3, 2017 | 04:50 PM

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BCMIF150

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Originally Posted by pjband

It looks ok the notch in that side is so you can remove the tailgate. the clamp is installed to detour theft of the tailgate. remove the clamp I bet it works fine.

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Mar 3, 2017 | 05:56 PM

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nethinim

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McGuard 76029 tailgate lock has a 1/4" drive insert like a wheel lock to protect from theft 20 bucks amazon prime.
my dealer adding them to all p-ups as dealer installed options and charging 100 bucks

what we see thar though is fine American injeneuty by golly

Mar 5, 2017 | 11:04 AM

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Bubbabiker

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Originally Posted by CosmicMiami

So today I was washing the truck and noticed this on the tailgate hinge. Recently purchased this truck two weeks ago. It's a 2015 leftover.

Is this the way the hinges are assembled? If not, I'm going back to the dealer and say WTF? LOL

This is the first mod we do to all of our trucks. Tailgate locks or not.

Mar 5, 2017 | 11:26 AM

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Nighthawk87

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It's just a cheap way to deter theft of the tailgate. That's it. I put one on my Tacoma with no tailgate lock. Thieves will move on to another truck that doesn't have it rather than messing with yours.

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