Tail Gate Locks

Txwindmiller · Oct 6, 2013

It seems the little bastards are at it again stealing tailgates in Austin Texas area. I worry about mine driving around town, and wondered if any one had a suggestion on a good tailgate lock.
I see there's several different ones out there, just wondered what you'all would buy,would like to install one next week.
Thanks!

HOOV3R · Oct 6, 2013

If you don't already have a locking handle, you could always just upgrade. My handle is always locked, and for most people that's too much of a hassle to try to mess with to steal it.

SmokedF747 · Oct 6, 2013

I have a lock on my handle, the tailgate lock with special key on the roller and a hose clamp around that roller and its in a pia spot to get hose clamp off. yeah it's a little overboard, but the tailgate never comes off the truck, and its a 2013 gate with a shaved handle, and it wasn't cheap, so it's worth it IMO lol

Txwindmiller · Oct 6, 2013

Any brand lock to recommend?

zilla68 · Oct 6, 2013

master lock sells them

zilla68 · Oct 6, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-8253DAT-Tailgate/dp/B007OSL3DY

12stroker · Oct 6, 2013

zilla68 said:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-8253DAT-Tailgate/dp/B007OSL3DY

That's the one I have it works good.

bad12jr · Oct 6, 2013

It works good. I have one as well.

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Tonka350 · Oct 6, 2013

I've always just used a hose clamp and it's worked really well for me.... I'll have a shaved handle and locking tonneau cover here soon so I'm not SUPER worried about anything more than it....but it held my 08 tailgate on rather well for 3 years before I decided to go to a 99-07 gate.

Chad