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- 2002
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- Ford
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Tailgate lock
We all know our Ranger tailgates can be dropped, snipped (load bearing cables), and removed in a matter of 30 seconds...to be pawned off for easy money by the tailgate thief. This easy and inexpensive modification will have them scratching their heads.
Expenses- Under $10.00
Estimated labor- Under one hour
Materials- Metal hose clamp
- JB Weld twin tub mix
(optional)
Tools- Flathead screwdriver
or nut driver
- stick (mix JB Weld)
- Dremel
with cutting blade bit
Operation
-Drop tailgate
- Apply hose clamp to RIGHT SIDE/ PASSENGER SIDE of tailgate mount arms.
-Tighten the hose clamp bolt as tight as possible.
Dremel Operation
-Use Dremel with cutting blade bit to shear off the head of the hose clamp bolt.
This will make the hose clamp bolt an "odd ball" shape, and near impossible to remove in an in & out attempt to steal.
JB Weld Application
- Use an equal generous amount of the JB Weld twin tubes (weld & hardener) with a stick.
- Scoop a glob of mixed JB weld with stick.
-Apply over hose clamp bolt.
-This will dry in 8-10 hrs
(You will be able to operate your
Ranger while this dries)
Conclusion
You now have a tailgate lock, and your mind can be set at ease while your Ranger is parked.
We all know our Ranger tailgates can be dropped, snipped (load bearing cables), and removed in a matter of 30 seconds...to be pawned off for easy money by the tailgate thief. This easy and inexpensive modification will have them scratching their heads.
Expenses- Under $10.00
Estimated labor- Under one hour
Materials- Metal hose clamp
- JB Weld twin tub mix
(optional)
Tools- Flathead screwdriver
or nut driver
- stick (mix JB Weld)
- Dremel
with cutting blade bit
Operation
-Drop tailgate
- Apply hose clamp to RIGHT SIDE/ PASSENGER SIDE of tailgate mount arms.
-Tighten the hose clamp bolt as tight as possible.
Dremel Operation
-Use Dremel with cutting blade bit to shear off the head of the hose clamp bolt.
This will make the hose clamp bolt an "odd ball" shape, and near impossible to remove in an in & out attempt to steal.
JB Weld Application
- Use an equal generous amount of the JB Weld twin tubes (weld & hardener) with a stick.
- Scoop a glob of mixed JB weld with stick.
-Apply over hose clamp bolt.
-This will dry in 8-10 hrs
(You will be able to operate your
Ranger while this dries)
Conclusion
You now have a tailgate lock, and your mind can be set at ease while your Ranger is parked.