DIY Truck Tailgate Theft Prevention Trick (Hack)

Installation of a couple hose clamps can make the difference between keeping your tailgate or losing it to theft. These clamps remove it from the easy target list and maybe make the dirtbags move onto another truck. This demo was performed on a Silverado tailgate which works for GMC Sierra as well. Amazon link to gate keeper: https://amzn.to/2TBqcCJ Here's a link to my other video on how to remove a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado tailgate in about 3 seconds:
https://youtu.be/0qOEFqBGpoc

DIY How to Install DEFIANT Brand Bright Outdoor Motion Detector LED Lights

Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2LIfadC
These DEFIANT brand motion security lights are incredibly easy to install. They were around $50 each at Home Depot. They really made this install very simple and they are soooo bright that it hurts your eyes to look at them. I was very pleased with the ease of installation as well as results and functionality of them serving their purpose well. Be sure to turn off the power to the circuit before working on any of this. A voltage tester is always a good thing to have around. Reminder to check the batteries and on/off function of your voltage tester before using. After you get your old outdoor light off the wall and unwired, you'll need to also remove the threaded piece of flat bar/sheet metal bracket as the new LED motion sensor light has it's own unique piece with an inset threaded center oriface that needs to be installed. The same original two screws can typically be used if need be. If the old ones are worn than be sure to replace them. A lot of times they make these screws stainless steel whereas a lot of times in the past they were galvanized. Even though they are galvanized they still get corroded and sometimes very bad.
Once you get the bracket and back plastic holder plate installed be sure the wiring is run through hole. Now the next step is the one that I really like. There's only one screw for the ground wire but then there's some set screws for the black and white wires. The kit comes with a little red flathead screwdriver. I wish they would have made the handle on it a little fatter and the screwdriver a little longer as it's almost too tiny to handle. Regardless, the back plate has two set screws that secure the wires. Secure the wires and tighten the set screws and give the wires a tug to make sure they are secure. If the wires are loose this can be catastrophic due to an electrical fire to be sure you are mindful and focused on what you are doing.
Once the wires are secure and screwed in, now it's time to snap on and screw in the front main body section of the fixture.



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