Tailgate lock other than Pop & Lock?

Are there any other tailgate locks other than Pop and Lock for the Taco? I bought the PL 5300 and it failed after 13 months, just bought the

$100 PL5400 Black Manual Tailgate Lock with Bolt Codeable Technology for Toyota Tacoma

PL5400 and I have to struggle to make it lock, I only had it for a month. I don't dare lock it anymore because if it fails, I would have to break it to open my tailgate (I have a cover and cant access the interior without the tailgate).

I have been very disappointed with the product and lack of service. I have sent emails and left messages over the phone and didn't get any responses. I bought them directly form P&L in order to get the warranty and service, so much for that!

I spend about 1/3 of the time on dirt/forestry roads for my job and unlike the Taco, their product doesn't seem to stand up to that harsh environment so I'm looking for something more durable.

 

What about the E-Z clamp from Autozone. Cost me $2.99 for 2 of them and they came with a special key so the average guy can't just unscrew it.

 

+1 on the EZ clamp. I've done the same on mine, after learning about it here on TW.

 

There's Dynolock also. I used one on a vehicle in the past and it worked well.

http://dynolockproducts.com/store/index.php

 

I have a cover on the bed and I would like to secure the tailgate so that my equipment in the bed doesn't get robbed. I believe the E-Z clamp only prevents the tailgate itself from being robbed.

 

Part Number:

00016-35026
Codeable Tailgate Lock fer tacoma

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MSRP: $138.99 ​

Your Sale Price:
$115.00





Locks the tailgate at least....

 

I have had a

$122 PL8521 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

PL8521 now for 3 years. Love it. Opens with remote, I wired it to the passenger locks.

If you use it, look at write ups and pad it for vibrations.