How can I lock my tailgate?

[bst4byford]

I have a '77 and would like to build some boxes for storage, using the tailgate as the opening. What are some solutions for locking the tailgate?

 

[Madgyver]

Your liftgate has a tab on it that prevents the tailgate from opening without opening the liftgate first. Just lock the liftgate.

 

[teknalee]

i think he's talking about having the top off so in that case the liftgate isn't there... anyways i can't help you man i haven't looked at it really you'll figure something out ;D

 

[SteveL]

You could either go cheap with a hasp and a pad lock or you could get fancy with a cylinder lock from gate to body near tail lights<br>

 

[TexasBronco]

Why? just asking, cause if you run topless, or half cab, why would you need to lock it? You could make a retro off of a new explorer or something, but it depends on how much modifaction you want to do.

 

[teknalee]

he's talking about making a box right at the tailgate.. and the tailgate would be the lid/opening/door for this box.. it's a way to have secure storage.. it hink it's a cool idea.. it's like having a trunk in a car

 

[Newt]

Go buy a Trucking magazine. Look at the adds. Remove the stock lock, weld the hole up. Then install the electric door opener w/remote you found in Trucking magazine.

 

[Blue71]

Always back in when you park. Get real close to a wall or a pole, or a tree when you back in. That way no one can get'er open. Just a thought.<br><br>Blue71

 

[Guest]

funny how only about 2-3 people seem to understand the point in him wanting to lock it : ;D but yea i agree with the trucking magazing thing

 

[yellow71]

[quote author=teknalee link=board=5;threadid=10623;start=0#77544 date=1035693091]<br>he's talking about making a box right at the tailgate.. and the tailgate would be the lid/opening/door for this box.. it's a way to have secure storage.. it hink it's a cool idea.. it's like having a trunk in a car<br>[/quote]<br><br>Have you checked with Tuffy? I know they make a similar box for Wranglers...maybe they've designed one for us too.

 

[Jeep Slayer]

[quote author=SteveL link=board=5;threadid=10623;start=0#77530 date=1035689272]<br>You could either go cheap with a hasp and a pad lock or you could get fancy with a cylinder lock from gate to body near tail lights<br><br>[/quote]<br>same as Steve ;D

 

[Slick]

put an old fashoned padolock deal on the inner side of the tailgate. cheap I know... but it's cheap! ;D

 

[SteveL]

steve mounted a jobox tool box in the rear that fits flush with the tailgate, then mounted a seat to the front of it. The box was $200 wich is cheapter than the little tuffy console.

 

[KST1]

I have the same plan. I built a tire carrier, cooler/jerry can rack combo for the back that I can lock up. Can't open the tailgate without opening the rack first. Now I have to design the interior box and that project will be complete.<br><br>-D