Tailgate locks

I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
install a tailgate lock on it.
Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
but I am looking for something that might deter theft.

Thank you.

Richard

"Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
om...
> I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> install a tailgate lock on it.
> Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Richard

Save your money and forget about a tailgate lock.. if you had a tonneau or
topper fitted, a lock might be worth something, but most stuff could be
lifted over the side and anything bigger than that could not be run off with
anyway..

"Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
om...
> I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> install a tailgate lock on it.
> Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Richard

Save your money and forget about a tailgate lock.. if you had a tonneau or
topper fitted, a lock might be worth something, but most stuff could be
lifted over the side and anything bigger than that could not be run off with
anyway..

"Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
om...
> I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> install a tailgate lock on it.
> Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Richard

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/poplock.htm

"Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
om...
> I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> install a tailgate lock on it.
> Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Richard

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/poplock.htm

If you just want to protect from tailgate theft, for about a buck you
can put a hose clamp around each hinge and it will go nowhere. Ycan
even use heavy duty nylon ties.

Joe

On 22 Feb 2004 04:14:04 -0800, (Richard
Gagnon) wrote:

>I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
>install a tailgate lock on it.
>Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
>appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
>that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
>that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
>but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Richard

If you just want to protect from tailgate theft, for about a buck you
can put a hose clamp around each hinge and it will go nowhere. Ycan
even use heavy duty nylon ties.

Joe

On 22 Feb 2004 04:14:04 -0800, (Richard
Gagnon) wrote:

>I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
>install a tailgate lock on it.
>Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
>appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
>that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
>that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
>but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Richard

"Mike Hall" > wrote in message >...
> "Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
> om...
> > I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> > install a tailgate lock on it.
> > Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> > appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> > that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> > that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> > but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Richard
>
> Save your money and forget about a tailgate lock.. if you had a tonneau or
> topper fitted, a lock might be worth something, but most stuff could be
> lifted over the side and anything bigger than that could not be run off with
> anyway..


I was talking about the tailgate being stolen. Anyone have any
experience with this??

Richard

"Mike Hall" > wrote in message >...
> "Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
> om...
> > I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> > install a tailgate lock on it.
> > Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> > appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> > that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> > that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> > but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Richard
>
> Save your money and forget about a tailgate lock.. if you had a tonneau or
> topper fitted, a lock might be worth something, but most stuff could be
> lifted over the side and anything bigger than that could not be run off with
> anyway..


I was talking about the tailgate being stolen. Anyone have any
experience with this??

Richard

"Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
om...
> "Mike Hall" > wrote in message
>...
> > "Richard Gagnon" > wrote in message
> > om...
> > > I have a 1996 Ford F150 4X4 that I just bought and I would like to
> > > install a tailgate lock on it.
> > > Anyone have experiences with these locks? The key latch type would
> > > appear to be easily removed. I have seen an electrical release type
> > > that operates from the cab. I would like to keep the tailgate clean,
> > > that is, no attached latches. I realize almost anything can be stolen
> > > but I am looking for something that might deter theft.
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > > Richard
> >
> > Save your money and forget about a tailgate lock.. if you had a tonneau
or
> > topper fitted, a lock might be worth something, but most stuff could be
> > lifted over the side and anything bigger than that could not be run off
with
> > anyway..
>
>
> I was talking about the tailgate being stolen. Anyone have any
> experience with this??
>
> Richard

I had an S10 for 5 years, and nobody ever tried to remove it.. I have never
heard of anybody losing theirs either.. I live in the Canadian countryside
and there are a good few trucks around.. maybe its just an urban myth?..