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2000 Tacoma. Can I disable the handle for the tailgate or get one that locks?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by yboc, Apr 4, 2013.

  1. Apr 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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    yboc

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    Hey guys, I have a problem. I'm wanting to get this bike rack for my truck. It mounts between the tailgate and the bed, and then I would lock my bike to it. Problem is my tailgate doesnt have a lock so it still leaves it pretty vulnerable.

    So I'm curious if there is a way to disable the tailgate handle, while still keeping the tailgate firmly shut? I don't use the tailgate at all really so I won't sacrifice anything, and if its possibly it should take care of my locking problem.

    Or are there aftermarket handles with locks I could get?

    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 5, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    bellassaiw10

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    I'm pretty sure you could just unhook a lever so that when you pull the handle it doesn't do anything
     
  3. Apr 5, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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    Kirk1589

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    Don't you have a locking tailgate. Mine came with a key and a key hole in the tail gate lever.
     
  4. Apr 5, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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    tan4x4

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    I've never seen one before. Got a photo?
     
  5. Apr 5, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Take apart the back cover and remove the metal levers from the backside of the handle.
     
  6. Apr 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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    :DSell the truck [​IMG]and get one with a locking thingofajiggy.
     
  8. Apr 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM
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