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Pop and Lock PL8521 Power Tailgate Install (2012 Tacoma)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JTyfz450, Apr 13, 2012.

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  1. Mar 8, 2018 at 10:25 PM
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    Man, bought this kit 3 months ago and still haven't installed it.
     
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  2. Mar 11, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    How many of you installed the kit, wired it up, worked perfectly.....but could still pull the handle and open the tailgate when it was “locked”. Guess I need to open up the tailgate and see why the metal rods in the tailgate aren’t engaging far enough into the bed
     
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  3. Mar 11, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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    I had no such problems.
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Anyone in socal want to help me with this? I buy food.
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    It is pretty straightforward. We can help you through it, no problem.
     
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  6. May 15, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Finally got around to installing mine today on the 08 just gotta run the wires for the lock and backup camera, I also installed the additional support for the poplock

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  7. May 15, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    I'd be down to help you if you still need, 92807 area lmk
     
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  8. May 15, 2018 at 11:56 PM
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    I ended up doing it, wired it along the right side of the truck and wired into the driver side c-pillar.
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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    Had issues with the PnL 5400's (manual lock) cantilever snapping after 2+ years of use. I should have just went with the 8521 initially. More work to install, but definitely worth it. It's only been a few hours since I've installed it, I hope it lasts 10x longer than the manual version. It feels like the value of the truck went up at least $5,000 with this auto lock installed. For those who own a non-3rd gen Tacoma, I would say that the 8521 is a must-have.

    BTW, thanks to all the threads on the forums that provided guidance on the installation of the 8521s. Your write-ups surely made things a lot more clear to a noob like me.

    My install:
    Zip tied cable to frame
    Used the hole under the passenger side seat
    Left quick-release connector outside of tailgate
    8521 unlocks with passenger door
     
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  10. Jun 22, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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    Just did this over the past 2 days. Tied the rip cord just in case the locking mech fails. After watching a few videos it took me about 45 minutes total to do this, and I took my time and continually double checked everything. Excellent mod that I think every one should do, especially for the money.
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    Anyone know the wire colors for 2014 tacoma passenger side?
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2018 at 2:48 PM
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    Should be a Blue&red wire and a Blue&black wire
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    Thanks
     
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  14. Jul 21, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    Thanks got it working
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    Awesome!! Great feature to have on the truck. Enjoy
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Welcome to the club. I'm loving mine more, each time I use it. Haha!
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2018 at 10:29 PM
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    Or when you her it lock or unlock. Which is every time I use the truck.
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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    A little loud, but like it so far. Bought an bakflip mx4 and needed to lock tailgate
     
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  19. Jul 22, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    I have the same setup. Best investment ever. Especially since I almost always have tools and a compressor back there.
     
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  20. Jul 27, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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    Installed mx4 and had to remove the front rail, has anyone installed d rings where the front rail used to go using the existing bolts?
     
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