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Re: Hatzies 2005 2500HD
I installed a GM branded Pop-N-Lock tailgate handle lock. It's part number 17801779.
I also installed my own forge bent 10ga carbon steel Gate Keeper clone on the RH tailgate hinge to make it difficult and nasty to just walk off with my pristine tailgate. I removed one of the hinge screws and installed the forge and anvil folded, spindled, and mutilated chunk of powder coated carbon steel using a slightly longer security bolt. This is an actual GateKeeper brand tailgate retainer that I modeled mine after. McMaster Carr has a wide selection of security screws. I picked some of their security screws along with the matching driver bit to install these parts rather than the hex head bolt that came with the handle lock and the Socket Head Cap Screw that GateKeeper uses with their part. I figure if it's difficult to fool with the critters will move on to an easier target. Don't be the low hanging fruit.
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And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 12-05-2018 at 11:21 AM. |
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