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Tailgate Remote Lock & Drop

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by Heyitsclint, Dec 31, 2022.

  1. Dec 31, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    Helloi just sold my 2019 Tacoma. I have a remote tailgate lock and release kit that I never installed. It was from KTJoe4x4. It was really well engineered and fabricated. It allows you to use your factory key fob to not only lock and unlock, but also drop the tailgate. I sold my Tacoma a few weeks ago and no longer need it. $150 or best.

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  2. Jan 1, 2023 at 3:43 AM
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    Is that shipped?
     
  3. Jan 1, 2023 at 3:52 AM
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    And how does it drop the tailgate?
     
  4. Jan 1, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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  5. Jan 1, 2023 at 12:39 PM
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    Yes,
    I'll cover shipping.
     
  6. Jan 1, 2023 at 1:02 PM
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    Is this the one that drops the tailgate with the key fob
     
  7. Jan 1, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    Yesit has two actuators and an Arduino that connects them. I believe a triple press of unlock button releases the tailgate.
     
  8. Jan 1, 2023 at 1:57 PM
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    If this "opens" the tailgate I think I want it, but none of the kits on their website show to actually pop the tailgate open.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2023 at 2:07 PM
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    As I recall, KT Jo assembled the kits, and another guy built the Arduino piece that opens the tailgate.
     
  10. Jan 1, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    So it 100% will pop the tailgate open? Just so I know, how does it work with the stock remote.
     
  11. Jan 1, 2023 at 2:22 PM
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  12. Jan 1, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    Here are some pics of the Tailgate Opener Module.

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  13. Jan 1, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    Man I’d be interested in just the u lock feature alone.
     
  14. Jan 1, 2023 at 9:11 PM
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    I would be interested in the drop tailgate if he would be willing to separate
     
  15. Jan 2, 2023 at 4:08 AM
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    I have the same kit, I just never got around to ever installing it. I switched over to a Wallet Card Key, so I will never be able to use the tailgate opener now.
     
  16. Jan 2, 2023 at 4:49 PM
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    I'll take it.
     
  17. Jan 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM
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    I did notice my new to me 2018 Raptor happens to have these options standard.
     
  18. Jan 2, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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