Need advice on taillights

[Cowboys22]

Went to dinner a couple nights ago and both taillights were stolen. Question is, should I pay a $500 deductible or is this something that I should be able to order and install myself for much cheaper. The wires were cut and I am not that mechanically inclined but if it’s not too difficult and saves money, I would rather go that route. Picture of left below.

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[Bob902]

Pretty sure your $500 deductible is going to be way cheaper.

 

[AzScorpion]

Pretty sure your $500 deductible is going to be way cheaper.

This! Especially with the BLISS I think they're closer to $1,200/each.

 

[Cowboys22]

Pretty sure your $500 deductible is going to be way cheaper.

Thanks, Bob. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Bob902]

Thanks, Bob. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Msfitoy]

Wow...the clowns didn't even know how to unplug the harness...

 

[Dahveed]

Wow...the clowns didn't even know how to unplug the harness...

All about speed.

Did these assholes do the screwdriver trick to the tailgate, or was it unlocked?

 

[Msfitoy]

All about speed.

Did these assholes do the screwdriver trick to the tailgate, or was it unlocked?

Surprised they didn't also take the tailgate...maybe it had a damper that would take too much time to disconnect...

 

[Dahveed]

Surprised they didn't also take the tailgate...maybe it had a damper that would take too much time to disconnect...

No kidding. Big hunk of aluminum to just leave behind. This would stop if salvage yards or whatever they're doing would ask some goddamn questions or take ID or something for high dollar items.

Might throw some sort of security screw on my taillights just to not be the easiest target. I know they can be defeated, but if it slows them down, they'll often move on.

 

[jflogerzi]

WTF world.... I weep for my children's future.

 

[Cowboys22]

Surprised they didn't also take the tailgate...maybe it had a damper that would take too much time to disconnect...

Good observation. After closer inspection it appears they did try to get the entire tailgate. I did have a damper but the tailgate being locked seems to be the simple reason why they weren’t successful. My damper wasn’t actually necessary in this case. Picture of broken tailgate lock that I originally didn't notice.

 

[rang19ca]

This truly sucks. A$$holes.

 

[Ronbo]

Good observation. After closer inspection it appears they did try to get the entire tailgate. I did have a damper but the tailgate being locked seems to be the simple reason why they weren’t successful. My damper wasn’t actually necessary in this case. Picture of broken tailgate lock that I originally didn't notice.

They would have had to open the tailgate to get to the screws holding the tail lights, so it’s likely that they defeated the tailgate lock and got It open. Man, that really sucks. They are not cheap.

 

[2020XLT]

I recently purchased some torx head screws from Lowes, think I will try installing them tomorrow. Greg, keep an eye out on ebay and craigslist for your stolen taillights, wouldn't be surprised to find them there....

The torx security screws I purchased from Lowes were too long, ordered and received a set of license plate torx security screws from Amazon. I had some small stainless steel fender washers, painted 4 of them gloss black and installed them today with the black caps included. Looks like factory installed. Also saved the original screws....

 

[Trigganometry]

I might just take mine out and scribe my VIN into both of them. Then use security torx screws to finish it off.

Sure hope some aftermarket group takes on the tailgate latch as a secondary lock cover that thwarts this kind of entry

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