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My new 2020 Tacoma Pro didn't come with tailgate lock...WTF?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rob4092xx, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. Mar 20, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    rob4092xx

    rob4092xx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I thought all 2020 Tacoma Pro's came with an auto tailgate lock. Mine doesn't have one. Does this seem right? Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:05 PM
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    beergeek

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    It’s an accessory/add-on.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    MarkOne

    MarkOne I plead the FiF

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    You would think it would be a standard feature on these trucks, but no it’s not. A week into owning my taco I ordered the kit from Amazon. Install wasnt bad, just time consuming.
     
  4. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Holy crap dude, make a single thread.

    Whats next? Get it all out.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:10 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    I thought locks were standard on all tacomas. My off-road has one but the key is cumbersome
     
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  6. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I think he was referring to a power tailgate lock.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    Ahhh. Yep, an add on fer sure. But worth it.
     
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    apreston1

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    You should understand what you are purchasing by reading the window sticker, question your sales person, assume absolutely nothing and be confident you understand what you are buying. Apparently you “thought” wrong. Kind of embarrassing for you, but a forum thread isn’t going to change your current predicament. Seems right to me.
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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    Shorts McFadden

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    Bro has a PRO? OMGWTFBBQ! 1!
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    TacoBuffet

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    Dude one thread already. JFC.
     
  11. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:38 PM
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    Hank Heel

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  12. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    304_Taco

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    Since it's a PRO wouldn't it be more like a Randy Moss Act?
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    I don’t know why you’d need to lock your tailgate when you are out pre-running the Baja 1000.
     
  14. Mar 20, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    Bishop84

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    I think pre-runners should be sold without tail gates. Pro's should require racing licenses.
     

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