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Tail gate lock question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bingo296, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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    Hello,

    I just purchased a 2012 tacoma SR5 4x4 access cab. I am new to the forums and am so far very pleased with the amount of information i have been able to find.

    I am looking at getting a tonneau cover, but i need a aftermarket tailgate lock to make sure my tools stay secure in the bed, it must also work with the back-up camera. I have been looking at either the manual pop and lock PL5300 or the power pop and lock
    $105 PL8521 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)
    PL8521.

    Does anybody have any experience with these, and there durability? How do you get them open if the mechanism malfuctions?

    I am leaning towards the power tailgate lock, but have concerns about it failing and not being able to get my tools out when i need them for work.


    Thanks and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    bingo296, Jul 25, 2012
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  2. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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    TacomaGuy22

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    TacomaGuy22 That deserves to be put in the cool story jar..

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    I have the PL5300 and I love it so far. It was pretty easy to install and is pretty durable if you don't try to yank your tailgate off when you open it. Lol The camera goes on the left instead of the right which does throw your angle off a little but you get use to it and the PL 5300 comes with ties to extend the camera wires.
     
    TacomaGuy22, Jul 26, 2012
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  3. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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    6" Pro Comp stage 1 lift, 17" Pro Comp Alloy Rims, Pro Comp 305/65/17 Xtreme A/T Tires ,Partially debaged, Blacked out tail and 3rd brake light, Hyper White LED Dome & MAP Lights, Blacked out tint back and rear windows w/35% up front, Euro style Antenna, Hid Head , LED Drl and Fog lights, T1 Eyelids, Fog light anytime mod, Pop and Lock PL8521 mod, Magnaflow Off-Road Pro 17115 dumped before axle
    Junyaboi808, Jul 26, 2012
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  4. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:14 AM
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    TacomaGuy22 That deserves to be put in the cool story jar..

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    TacomaGuy22, Jul 26, 2012
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  5. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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    6" Pro Comp stage 1 lift, 17" Pro Comp Alloy Rims, Pro Comp 305/65/17 Xtreme A/T Tires ,Partially debaged, Blacked out tail and 3rd brake light, Hyper White LED Dome & MAP Lights, Blacked out tint back and rear windows w/35% up front, Euro style Antenna, Hid Head , LED Drl and Fog lights, T1 Eyelids, Fog light anytime mod, Pop and Lock PL8521 mod, Magnaflow Off-Road Pro 17115 dumped before axle
    Thanks Bro. Yup now he got all the info he needs! :D
     
    Junyaboi808, Jul 26, 2012
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  6. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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    TacomaGuy22

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    Hope we helped out! And I almost went with a black sport but I saw the MGM and had to have it!
     
    TacomaGuy22, Jul 26, 2012
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  7. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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    The MGM is nice i must say! It was between the MGM, Super White, or Black....i just loved how the Black looked!
     
    Junyaboi808, Jul 26, 2012
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Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)
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