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Tailgate Lock?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TruckGirl, Jun 8, 2015.

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  1. May 1, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Locks should be lubed with a tiny bit of graphite.
     
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    Just got done installing it. Not super impressed. Cheap brittle ABS plastic and when you put the handle together with the Pop & Lock, it doesn't lock into place. It is still loose until you bolt the oem handle assembly to the tailgate with the two 10mm bolts.

    It could actually be a decent product if they used better materials and had better molds and therefore fitment.

    $52 on Amazon. I think I'd be more reasonable with the quality if it was $30 but oh well. I'll keep it. I'd give it a "meh" score as there aren't alternatives. Hopefully it won't break in the IL winters.
     
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    usually I'd put a little oil or graphite powder
     
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  4. May 1, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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    it is a theft "deterrent" not a bullet proof alarm. whatever makes it less appealing is the key point :)
     
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  5. May 1, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    No getting to the tailgate here :rolleyes:
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