Mr. Sandman Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I hate thieves and their dimebag scum tweeker brethren. I walked out to go to work this morning and my truck's tailgate was gone. My fault though as I didn't have it locked or have a 50 cent hose clamp around the quick release hinge. I know it's not quite the same as the whole truck being taken or someone losing their rail and toys but it still pisses me off!!! There...do I feel better now? Hell no! Phucking thieves!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Randog Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Damn That Sucks! I machine rings that fit over the quick release hinge for Fords. You have to unbolt (torx) the hinge to get the tailgate off. Still a good idea to lock it but if you forget then can't just tilt and go. I will be doing another batch soon if you are interested. R- Quote Link to comment
ynot Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Randy, put me down for one of those please. my truck is a F-250 Thanks, Terry Quote Link to comment
flavtfan Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 jesus.....so people are stealing freaking tailgates now? what the hell??? Quote Link to comment
rushjunkie Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 jesus.....so people are stealing freaking tailgates now? what the hell??? Don't mean to be a smart @$$ or anything, but I don't think tailgate locks are to prevent theft of items in truck bed. Either way, it sucks a$$ to have chit stolen. I hate that I have to have my fifth wheel hitch chained up too because some might run off with it, even if it weighs 1700# Quote Link to comment
indasand Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Glad your OK Dave!!!!!! Long time no see............. Quote Link to comment
Mr. Sandman Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Damn That Sucks! I machine rings that fit over the quick release hinge for Fords. You have to unbolt (torx) the hinge to get the tailgate off. Still a good idea to lock it but if you forget then can't just tilt and go. I will be doing another batch soon if you are interested. R- I'll be in touch when I get a new tailgate. Do you also do custom stuff in your shop such as wave rotors? Quote Link to comment
lvnalolife Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Damn That Sucks! I machine rings that fit over the quick release hinge for Fords. You have to unbolt (torx) the hinge to get the tailgate off. Still a good idea to lock it but if you forget then can't just tilt and go. I will be doing another batch soon if you are interested. R- Randy, I need one whenever you make them! F250 Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Randog Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'll be in touch when I get a new tailgate. Do you also do custom stuff in your shop such as wave rotors? We do some custom stuff, but I'm not sure what you are refering to as "wave rotors"? I'll get on those Rings for the tailgates really soon here. Thanks R- Quote Link to comment
Mr. Sandman Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Wave brake rotors like this one...I can still get them for the rear of my 250R but the fronts are no longer available. Edited March 15, 2013 by Mr. Sandman Quote Link to comment
Randog Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hey Guys, I finally got those tailgate security rings machined. I'll have some out there this weekend in Dumont. I'm looking to get $15 a piece if anyone is interested come by my camp. Installation not included, but I have pics of my install process. (pretty easy). We camp between the two fingers. between bathrooms 10 & 5 ( B, 8 on the grid ) Grey Ford supercab, 30' Ragen' red grafix, red 2 seat midengine hotrails car. Quote Link to comment
Randog Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Unfortunately im not going to make it out this weekend If you want one and can wait till we go out again I'll bring them next trip. If you want one mailed just pm me and I can send one. Shipping would be a few bucks. And maybe paypal or something. I'll get some pics of the install up for you guys. Sorry if you dont see this and end up looking for me on your vacation. Thanks for understanding. R- Quote Link to comment
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