New owner questions: R4T Tailgate kit, head unit, USB data port relocation, rear seat usb & AC power

Just purchased a 2022 TRD-Sport in Lunar Rock wirh Premium, Tech, JBL and I'm looking for some accessories but some stuff is out of stock and I'm not sure the best options for others.

1. R4T Tailgate Lock kit seems to be out of stock. Does anyone have any idea if or when they will be available or if I should hust get the louder Pop & Lock kit?
2. I want more volume out of my JBL system. From what I'm seeing with the Kicker and Alpine replacement speaker kits, they don't really add volume. There is a Beat-Sonic Pre-amp plug and play module but I'm not sure if it works with the stock JBL system with factory head unit and amp/sub. What are my options at a reasonable price to get more volume with the factory head unit?
3. If I upgrade the factory head unit, how will I be able to make changes to the vehicle settings accessed through the factory head unit?
4. I like the GuildOutfitters rear plug and play AC outlet kit, but I'd also like to add rear usb power ports. Is there a similar kit that has those added ports.
5. What is the simplest method for swapping the usb data port from the dash to under the arm rest?

 

Welcome aboard.

1. If you can afford it, the OEM one is a decent. Usually a stealership is not too pricey (some have deep discounts online). From Google "The Toyota Tacoma OEM power tailgate lock part numbers are

$237 PK3B6-35JS0 Toyota Genuine 2019 & Newer Tacoma Short Wheelbase Tailgate Lock (PK3B6-35JS0)

PK3B6-35JS0 for the short-bed/extra-long wheelbase and

$219 PK3B6-35JL0 Toyota Genuine 2019 & Newer Tacoma Long Wheelbase Tailgate Lock PK3B6-35JL0

PK3B6-35JL0 for the super long wheelbase, depending on your truck's configuration."

2. I have a JBL in 2019 and would like a better sound system too. But saying that, I'm also upgrading the ACTUAL radio to a Android radio. So maybe that'll help with the sound itself (more powerful).

3-5. I'm not sure how to answer that tbh.

 

2: I see this complaint often but don’t have an issue with my JBL. It’s comfortable at 20 and I’ve never had it above 30 because the mirrors and trim are rattling at that point. Idk what I’m doing right. I always suggest people check and compare volume from their source audio (radio, cd if it’s there, usb drive, Bluetooth with different apps, usb wired to phone with different apps) to see if that’s the issue. Spotify is what I use at the levels I mentioned, but if I use the Apple Music app it is significantly quieter
3: There’s a product for aftermarket head units called maestro something that adds menus to access OEM features and program steering wheel controls

 

I found the tailgate lock kit from Toyota cost me within $7.00 of pop lock when I installed it in 2022. I want the answer also for question 5