The objective of the thieves is to get in and out as quick as possible I've changed to 3 different screw heads it will take longer to get all of them off
They removed 3 screws in each side of the cover plate on the tailgate giving them access to the cable reached in on both sides of the tailgate and opened it without triggering the alarm
no damage to the truck these guy we're kind in that aspect, lock still works alarm still works, there are only 2 screws that hold the taillight in you could take them out with really any kind of pliers needle nose channel locks so easy these screws are completely exposed
I've joined the party also my 2020 Ranger became a victim of this increasing problem. I have changed out all the screws with security screws in hopes of at least slowing down the thieving criminals. This is a national problem. My insurance is balking at the replacement cost. I live LA county and...