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Old 07-15-2010 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by racer114
One of the first things I was told when I bought my F-150 was to lock the tailgate,as the dealer had several stolen off of trucks on the lot right before I picked up my truck. I never really thought about it, but mine has the rearview camera and they are stolen quite often in this area. It is very expensive to replace them, as the OP noted. I lock mine always.
As you should, Anyone that doesnt lock their tailgate but has a lock on it is an idiot in my opinion and deserves it. Thats exactly why its there, TO LOCK IT. I keep mine locked 24/7, its a habbit. People have stolen tailgates for yeeears, why put yourself at risk when it takes 2 seconds to lock it..?
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 03:28 PM
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That link is hilarious. "Maybe it'll sell better if we put an unrelated picture of a chick next to it"
Worked on me, I gave it (and her) a second look.
 
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Old 07-15-2010 | 04:09 PM
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With lock or no lock, you can install a small hose clamp over the end of the rod and the slotted receiver of the hinge. This keeps it from being lifted out until it is removed.
 
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Old 07-16-2010 | 01:31 AM
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It's an older truck. Dunno make and model, just wanted to remind folks.
 
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Old 07-16-2010 | 10:27 AM
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Need those spray painted sections of plywood on your front yard from when hurricane katrina hit "YOU LOOT I SHOOT"
 
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Old 07-16-2010 | 10:40 AM
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Need those spray painted sections of plywood on your front yard from when hurricane katrina hit "YOU LOOT I SHOOT"
We had those around here for Rita and Ike. I even saw a huge flat screen tv that was damaged and they painted it with that saying on it and put it in the front yard.
 
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