BUYER BEWARE: New 3rd Gen Tacoma Tailgate Opener

Been waiting for everything together, payment and PM sent

 

Ok, lets try to arrange my thoughts.
Both Bolt-N-Lock/Open, an all in one kit is $150.

The Bolt-N-Lock Kit is $95
The Bolt-N-Open (Bolt-N-Pop? Thinking of new names) is around $90ish?

I already sent $150 for the all in one kit, but honestly I do only need the Bolt-N-Pop add on.

 

just being a smarta$$ because I love this idea.... so this is preorder. do we have to wait till the 5th gen comes out to get it? just look at top right of post #1. lol Great work on these products. looking around to see what else you make.

 

Notice that also, didn't want to say anything.
Guess we now know that the 5th gens one have power lock and opener.
Classic Toyota.

 

sent.

 

If I understand what you are asking, you have two options for the Integrated Harness if you have already purchased my Tailgate Lock Kit:

Option 1: Use your Previously Purchased Integrated Harness as is and just run two additional Wires from the front to the rear just like you did with that Harness for the New Mod “Tailgate Opener”

OR

Option 2: Purchase the New Integrated Harness for $20 and replace the other Integrated Harness with 4 Wires.

P.S. Just a little extra heads up for maybe later on if you might be looking for say a Hidden Tailgate Switch, you might want to just leave the extra two wires in your current harness you have ran already and purchase the new one if possible. I know they all are the same color and that may cause you some issues. I’m sorry. Maybe you can use some electric tape or be creative. But...I currently am in the process of installing a Hidden Tailgate Switch on my Truck that I haven’t included with this Kit but I definitely don’t mind sharing at all because I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!!!! I will include it with the rest above just in case others are interested. You can install it wherever you see fit. Stay tuned and keep checking above for it. Just an idea for maybe later on if you are interested in that.

 

Oh that’s funny. I have so much going on right now that I’m trying to cram in before I leave on Friday that I didn’t switch it from the 4Runners. I’ll update it tomorrow. Thanks guys

 

Well it seems as tho this is going to be extremely popular. I’ve been given a lead time of two weeks on the Integrated Harness from the time I place my order. The whole purpose of why I wanted to start the Pre-Orders now is because I wasn’t sure how popular it would be so I kind of wanted to get a feel for it before I placed an order. I’m trying to get this order placed prior to my departure on Friday.

 

Looks like an awesome kit. Shared this on our 3gt page. And quite a few people are interested. Best of luck with the sales.

 

Thanks Man!!!! Greatly appreciate that!!! I tell you what, I LOVE IT. I’ve been waiting for awhile for this and once I finally installed it on my truck, it’s that much better.

 

Awesome work on the kit. And with the added automatic tailgate down option. It's something a lot of people didn't think they needed . But want it now.

 

Exactly my thoughts originally but it’s amazing and once you install it, you will love it too.

I will get to the Hidden Switch posts tomorrow for those that are interested and waiting for the update on that. Getting a little tired now.

For those that have made payments. I see there have been payments. This is me acknowledging them now but I will get around to getting back to each one of you. With getting last minute work stuff done prior to me taking a week and a half off, then getting all of this stuff released, shipping Tailgate Lock Kits out, hoping I get the 4Runner and Tacoma last couple items I’ve been waiting on for awhile now prior to my departure so I can get those shipped out, and just some little odds and ends here and there, I will try to get Messages out. If I fall short, maybe I will be able to get some WiFi on the plane and respond during the 6 hour flight.

Pretty excited tho!!

 

Seems some are confused with your "full kit". The full kit will include everything needed, correct?

 

Katie, need help here what if I have your original kit minas the “Bolt-N-Lock Bracket & Rod Lock” ? What would I need to purchase for the tailgate opener? Please advise. Thanks

 

I’m not really sure why people are confused. @DSIM and I have been very clear from the very beginning of this mod when we first brought it up. This is EXACTLY how it works people so please pay attention as I explain it again:

I am providing the following with the COMPLETE FULL PACKAGE:

PNP Harness
Integrated Harness
Bolt-N-Lock
Actuator
Bolt-N-Open
Actuator

DSIM is providing the Relay that allows the Key fob to be programmed so that it allows us to open the Tailgate on the 3rd Click. Without this Relay, you would still be able to use everything from my COMPLETE FULL PACKAGE and still be able to use the TAILGATE OPENER mod. How do you think I have been running my TAILGATE OPENER on my Truck. I do not have DSIM’s Relay yet either. You just would not be able to have your key fob open the tailgate on the third click as the Toyota Tacoma ECU just does not do that regularly. You need that programmed. That is where DSIM’s Relay comes into play with this package. Last time we spoke he was thinking that the price range was going to be around $50 or so. Our goal was around $200ish. If you think about it, the TAILGATE LOCK is one mod that should be $100 mod and the TAILGATE OPENER is another mod that should be $100 mod, so asking at least $200-$250 is not much to ask when you are talking about a complete Plug-N-Play from start to finish mod that is all-in-one.

I hope this clears everything up and any confusion that is still out there.

 

Thank you very much for the clarification. So without the additional relay from DSIM how would the tailgate open feature work? I see in your video provided it does work . And you say you are not using the relay. Truly appreciate your explanation and response .

 

Do you know if these will work on second gens? Looking for the opener.

 

The concept should work, but you may need to make adjustments to the bracket, and tap into different wires.

 

I believe that was how it was done on a Tundra.

Both actuators are triggered at the same time at the unlock signal.
The opener actuator is triggered but since the tailgate is still locked, nothing happens.

How I imagine it,
From a tailgate lock state:
1st Fob unlock = Driver Door unlock = No triggered actuators
2nd Fob unlock = Opener+Keylock actuators triggered = Tailgate Key Unlock
3rd Fob unlock = Opener+Keylock actuators trigger = Tailgate Open.

 

I just connected mine to my Passenger unlock button in the meantime while I’m waiting and then in my Headunit deactivated the auto lock/unlock feature so when I put my truck into drive/park the doors don’t lock/unlock and then my tailgates opening when I don’t want it to be. I also have my Passenger Smart Handle with my PNP Harness that connects my Driver’s Door to my Passenger’s Front Door so it’s like they are one so I have my Head Unit set to First Click Drivers Door Only. Therefore, I hardly ever use the second click, which works perfect for my Tailgate Opener right now. If I do use my second click to unlock the Rear Passenger Doors, I will be somewhere that I can just go and shit my tailgate. Haha

By the way...When I have a second, I will be making a thread on the Smart Handle PNP Harness option that I will be offering as well.

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