Wy are tailgates being stolen?
52589
They have backup cameras and cost ~$2K to replace the tailgate if there is rear end damage.
52590
Because they are easy to remove from the truck and get big $$$ when they sell them. I purchased a tailgate lock for myself as I store my pickup outside at a second home for the winter, so it would be very easy for someone to steal It, unnoticed!
52591
So the thieves can sell them back to the dealer ship or the insurance companies to repair what was stolen
52592
Tailgates are easily damaged and are very very expensive at the dealership.
52593
Same reason other things are stolen. To resell to someone else whose tailgate was stolen or wrecked. High profit for the thieves and it's very easy.
52594
Due to junkers selling parts without investigations. 2) Dope addiction after request. 3) People who need restore of their own necessity who does not want to spente their money.
52595
simply put the back up cam and the tailgate goes for 1000 on the black market. I would rather pay 25 for a tailgate lock over my 300 deductible
536810
I have a cable that I place around both bikes and the bike rack and attach it to the car with a lock. When the bikes are off the rack, the cable secures the rack. It could still be stolen, but somebody would have to work at it. Most crooks just want a snatch and grab.
1319100
No but if your tailgate locks you can't open it from outside without damaging the cover.
889061
There is Velcro along the sides of the bed and locks by "hooking" under grooves near the tailgate area
578255
Really easy you shouldn't need them! Just remove the3 bolts on inside of tailgate and pull bezel, handle out just a couple of rods inside to unhook and just reverse process to install new one. Just don't stick key in lock till finished with install making sure you have everything hooked back up!
142167
No it does not. I lock them with either the factory lock on the tailgate or install an aftermarket lock on the tailgate. Either seem to do the trick.
2182189
The only way to open the cover is by first opening the tailgate. So if your tailgate locks the cover can't be opened without first unlocking and opening the tailgate.
1834194
With the tailgate closed and the cover installed correctly you can lock the tailgate and you are unable to open the cover. However, you could probably break in if you had a crowbar.
1135268
I do not know if this tailgate lock is good on a 2011 but it works quite well on my 2013. I would think it would keep your tailgate from being stolen because the thieves are not able to open the tailgate if the lock is locked.
1123666
The cover doesn't have a lock but if your truck has a tailgate that locks, the cover can't be opened if tailgate is closed and locked, if that makes sense.
1584622
While there are very few items that are theft proof, this is more of a theft deterrent to a potential thief. The item fits snugly between the tailgate and the bed wall to deter a thief from being able to lift the tailgate to a 45 degree angle and lifting it off of the tailgate post. Again, it's just deterrent to a thief and doesn't make it theft proof. Good luck with finding a item for your vehicle (the MasterLock item is a good deterrent as well).
2006843
If you keep your tailgate locked there is no way of removing the cover without cutting into it, effectivly ruining it. Also, with the Nissan Frontier, extra hardware is bolted into the bed tracks and would require more time to remove.
728611
No. You can only open the side at the tailgate since you have to release the clamps that are located under the cover. Only the back clamps are the quick release type. They are only accessable when the tailgate is open.
2139775
I don't know if it'll help keep tailgate on so I cannot be stolen but I've never had the tailgate come off its hinges on my truck the hope that helps
900282
Please look on this link: http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/automotive-2/tailgate-lock Best Regards; JM
155496
When the top is in place, one can lock the tailgate and the securing latches are not available to unlock. That makes it secure.
2265401
I had mine come to my job, because now days they just leave them at door.. Good way to get stolen!!