Introduction

From the dawn of modern civilization, our ancestors developed a need to keep their belongings to themselves by using mechanical devices known as locks. Initially, those locks were only simple knots made from rope or other materials (they were used only to detect if someone tried to open them), but as the time went on and new technologies were developed, true locks made from wood and metal started being used across the world.

McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock

Trucks have always been liked for their toughness and dependability. They do not only provide convenient means of transportation but they serve for other purposes like hauling, towing and transporting cargoes as well. In terms of utility, nothing beats trucks, they are perfect both for personal and commercial use.

Tailgate theft is big business on the chop-shop black market. Sometimes it happens that a tailgate is stolen and again sold on Craigslist. If you own a pick-up truck your tailgate could be stolen in the time it takes to finish this sentence.

The McGard Tailgate Lock fits most late model trucks and offers 24-hour theft protection without interfering with the normal day to day operation of your tailgate. Your tailgate can now be protected from theft and the McGard Tailgate Lock never needs to be removed to open and close your tailgate.

The stainless steel and polycarbonate construction will not rust providing years of trouble free protection. The Mcgard tail lock never needs to be removed to open and close a tailgate.

This lock is designed for people who use their truck bed. Lock never needs to be removed to open or close the tailgate. No keys or handle covers to lock and unlock. Quick and easy installation, no modifications required. Manufactured from strong, lightweight stainless steel and polycarbonate. This tailgate lock will be the answer for simple and effective tailgate security. McGard 76029 Tailgate Lock offers 24-hour theft protection system.

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Pop & Lock PL1100 Black Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy/GMC (Classic)

Don’t let thieves steal your cargo or tailgate. Add security for your valuables with this keyed, steel tailgate lock that installs under your vehicle’s OEM handle. This custom lock is perfect for use with Tonneau covers and camper shells.

Frustrate tailgate thieves and cargo bandits with this key-operated tailgate lock. You can use the Pop & Lock with your truck-bed cover or camper shell whenever you need to lock up valuables in your truck bed.

The Pop & Lock is made of sturdy, armored steel to resist tampering. The black painted steel housing and trim around the lock complement your vehicle’s trim and give you a straight-from-the-factory look. This all-steel tailgate lock also offers more theft protection than tailgate locks with plastic housings.

The lock mounts in the recess under your tailgate handle, so thieving varmints can’t pop it out. The lock is raised slightly for convenient key access and to help prevent your fingers from being pinched. And it installs easily using basic tools – no welding or drilling is necessary.

Keyed tailgate lock discourages theft of your cargo and tailgate. It can create secured storage space for a truck bed cap. Moreover, in today’s wild, Wild West, theft prevention is best.

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Pop & Lock PL9900 Black Tailgate Collar Lock (The Gate Defender)

The Gate Defender is a universal tailgate lock designed to fit any truck to prevent tailgate theft. Similar to design as a padlock, the Gate Defender fits around the “passenger side” tailgate hinge and locks the tailgate to the truck.

Once locked into place, the tailgate can easily open and close but cannot be removed. As tailgate thefts are on the rise, the Gate Defender is a terrific low-cost option to help prevent your tailgate from being stolen. Installs in seconds with no special tools required. Includes a set of keys for easy removal.

Protect your tailgate from theft using the Gate Defender from Pop & Lock. This simple to use and install accessory works similar to a padlock, fitting around the tailgate hinge of your truck. Does not interfere in any way with tailgate operation. Does not require any special tools other than the included key. This low-cost option is perfect for making sure your truck is not a victim of increasing tailgate theft.

Once locked into place, the Gate Defender still allows the tailgate to open and close normally without any opposition. Installation can be easily completed right at home in minutes without the need for tools. For extra peace of mind, combine this device with tailgate handle lock from Pop & Lock to ensure that your tailgate remains right where it should be at all times.

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Gate Keeper Tailgate Security for Ford Trucks

Thieves learned long ago that tailgates are easy to sell. A truck’s tailgate is often the first thing to be damaged either in an accident or through everyday use. When this happens, it is easy to find a matching gate, without damage, on someone else’s truck.

The Gatekeeper is a pickup truck tailgate theft deterrent. Thieves steal tailgates because they are easy to remove, not marked with serial numbers so they can’t be traced, and they are worth a couple hundred dollars on the resale market.

The Gate Keeper bolts onto your truck bed and covers the pivot hinge to keep the tailgate on the truck. Without protection, your tailgate can be removed in less than 30 seconds and replacements can cost upwards of $1000. Withhe Gate Keeper you can protect your valuable tailgate.

A custom formed steel bracket that bolts right to the bed of your truck, or the tailgate itself (depending on the model,) preventing thieves from easily lifting the tailgate of the truck.

Most tailgates are easily removed in less than 20 seconds, without the need for any tools. The Gate Keeper bolts on and prevents the easy removal of your tailgate.

The Gate Keeper bolts onto your truck and covers the pivot point so the tailgate cannot be removed without proper tools. Five-minute installation!

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BOLT 5922987 Original Factory Tailgate Handle for Silverado & Sierra with BOLT Lock Cylinder

Keep your cargo secure with this factory replacement tailgate handle that features a BOLT lock cylinder. The corrosion-resistant, automotive-grade lock is nearly impossible to pick or bump.

Are you tired of carrying a bulky ring of keys – for your hitch lock and coupler lock, your pickup cover or trailer door, and all the various padlocks securing your equipment? Tired of fumbling for the right key or having to replace a lost key?

One-key Lock Technology has solved that problem by designing a line of locks that can operate with a key you already have handy – your vehicle ignition key.

When you insert your own key into the cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down until they are matched exactly to that key. The first time the key is rotated, the cylinder is uniquely coded to that key.

When the key is removed, the cylinder moves into the locked position. When the key is turned again, it will rotate to the unlocked position. Locking handle replaces the factory handle on your truck’s tailgate to prevent theft. And finally, BOLT locks permanently code to only 1 vehicle. They cannot be re-coded or re-keyed. So when to put the key in there, turn it, and code it.

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Conclusion

Lock is needed everywhere. Today, even in an automobile industry lock is considered to be kind of major part for one important reason. For instance, a car can be stolen, or some part of it, like a tailgate.

A tailgate is a hinged board or door at the rear of a vehicle that can be moved up or down during loading and unloading. Also called a tailboard, it is commonly found in pickup trucks or hatchback vehicles.

And now imagine that in our modern era, tailgates must be protected from thefts.<>