redfred

I try to remember to keep mine locked as well. Lousy theive's will take anything of value.

Funkdawg

Saw this on the local news. Locked mine as soon as I got it home.

I also back into my driveway close to the garage door so it can't be opened or let down.

alsatropine

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I saw one on craigslist going for 1200 bucks. Is that right?

Wanna Ride

Rented a new SCREW in Vegas, back in March. The tailgate was stolen sometime between 2:30-5:30pm in the parking lot of Sunset Station. Budget charged the insurance company $1368 for a new one. Security cameras didn't cover anything further than about 30' from the doorway to the hotel.

On my personal truck, I keep the tailgate locked and the hoseclamp on the pivot socket now.

Toddman38

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Installed my Pop n Lock, for this reason alone! Plus no more locking with a key anymore, love it!

AutoLysis

Ordered a master lock. $14 shipped with prime.

My old roommate had his lifted; the problem is pretty bad in Texas. Mike Rowe even named Texas in the master lock ad. Haha

Azuri

Sounds right. Expect it to cost more if its got a step and/or back-up camera.

Phyer Phyter

When I bought my truck a salesman at the dealership warned me that they are theft targets especially with the camera. Said it was bout $4500 to replace. So I did the obvious thing and backed into something and creased my tailgate pretty good. There! I bet no one wants it now!

BTW the body shop estimated about $1500 to repair which included a new tailgate, paint to match and transfer camera and hardware etc. (did quote an after market tailgate not OEM)

dave1999

Since mine rotted away along time ago, I don't think thieves will be targeting mine much now that it has been replaced with one made from OSB, partical board.

ComQuest

Ha ha that's funny. Particle board? How does it hold up to the elements of the weather?