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I cant believe we dont have locking tailgates? Any good aftermarket fixes?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OldManTacoFeels, Feb 25, 2020.

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  1. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    that cant always fit the bigger things like saw horses, table saws, and chop saws.
     
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  2. Feb 25, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    Well, it’s been over a decade and we’re still here so this wasn’t life threatening
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    $25 and works perfect.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tailgate-theft-device.650605/

    The hardest part is getting the torx bolt lose, use a big breaker bar and go slow, an impact will strip the head.



     
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  4. Feb 26, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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  5. Feb 26, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    So you’re worried about them bringing the tailgate down, not taking the tailgate?
     
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  6. Feb 26, 2020 at 7:07 AM
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    Pop n lock is a POS...very flimsy. It's called Pop n lock because someday it will pop off when you pull on it.
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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    There isn't a key hole in the second gen's tailgate handle?
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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    Me too. Have had the hose clamp mod since brand new. I used the type of hose clamps that require a special tool. Can't use a screw driver to take them off.
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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    I think he’s saying he wants to replace it, and that’s the only option he wants.

    That’s fine, I was just throwing another option in there. :cheers:
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    Been running one for about 10 years, works fine. You wire it into your door locks, so use your fob to lock/unlock.

    Only issue I had was that I think the annual rust proofing I do killed one. Got it replaced under warranty and installed the replacement inside a plastic bag so the rust proof spray wouldn't short out the solenoid. That was about 8 years ago and with annual rust proofing since then, no issues. Works fine.
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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    Link to yours? Sounds like the solution for me
     
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  12. Feb 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    Well how can they take the tailgate when there's a canopy locked and a tailgate locked shut
     
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  13. Feb 26, 2020 at 4:06 PM
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    People steal tailgates?
     
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  14. Feb 26, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    people steal anything
     
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  15. Feb 26, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    :duel:true...
     
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  16. Feb 26, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    Tacoma Tailgates get stolen all the time.
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    https://www.dynoproducts.net/locks/dynolock/dyno-elelock.htm#toyota_models

    I purchased the more expensive one with the lifetime warranty. The link above has a list of the different types they sell. This set up uses the stock handle, so there is no key. The solenoid is used to position a obstacle that prevents the handle from opening the latch. Does its job.
     
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