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Old 05-24-2013, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackThundah
I would say all but I'm not sure, so most f150s come with locks built into the tailgate. So if you keep that locked its going to be hard for someone to steal your tailgate. I get your point I think, your saying someone can still break that lock and take your tailgate right? I think that would be a lot of work for someone to go through just to get a tailgate though...
My original concern was over losing the factory locking handle in favor of a backup cam in the key hole. Unfortunately, I know a guy who just lost his tailgate while shopping at Target a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure how you'd lock a tailgate without the factory handle and Travy informed me of a hinge lock.
Old 05-24-2013, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002FX4

My original concern was over losing the factory locking handle in favor of a backup cam in the key hole. Unfortunately, I know a guy who just lost his tailgate while shopping at Target a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure how you'd lock a tailgate without the factory handle and Travy informed me of a hinge lock.
You can simply put your factory lock cylinder in the handle on the other handle.
Old 05-24-2013, 06:05 PM
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Browning you mean other side?

Originally Posted by 2002FX4
My original concern was over losing the factory locking handle in favor of a backup cam in the key hole. Unfortunately, I know a guy who just lost his tailgate while shopping at Target a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure how you'd lock a tailgate without the factory handle and Travy informed me of a hinge lock.
Oh okay, I missed the mark on that. That's what I get for not reading the whole thing.
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Originally Posted by BlackThundah
Browning you mean other side?

Oh okay, I missed the mark on that. That's what I get for not reading the whole thing.
gates with cams in them have locks still. Idk what the confusion is. All you do is put the factory matched cylinder in it and the keys will still match everything
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Well some ******* keyed my truck and now its almost done being painted. It will be one Bad *** 2001 Super Crew with Deep Impact Blue Metallic Paint.

i added a Rear Roll pan, new emblems from 2008 f-150, and removed all moldings.

Cant wait to get it back Wednesday. I will post pics of it.



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