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3rd Gen 2016+ Tacoma Tailgate Lock

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by scleaf, Oct 1, 2017.

  1. Dec 22, 2019 at 12:17 AM
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    scleaf

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    Thanks, we are working on more but have some stock left. They tend to go fast and we are always trying to keep up. Have a great holiday.
     
  2. Dec 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    I’m curious how snug this tailgate lock fits? Will it rattle around while going down a washboard road?
     
  3. Dec 23, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    Have not heard of any rattles, these are machined to fit perfectly...well as perfect as can be. People who were concerned about that had put a little sicone, but if you are one to remove your tailgate frequently then I would not use silicone. Have not heard of any rattles though. Read through the reviews on our site.
     
  4. Jan 4, 2020 at 4:25 AM
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    If anyone is looking for the 3rd Gen locks we have some in stock. Getting ready to order more materials, but looks like everyone is raising their prices this year. We cannot guarantee our price will stay the same going forward.
     
  5. Jan 20, 2020 at 6:24 AM
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    Here’s mine with the mountain hatch tailgate insert. No issues with it fitting.

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  6. Jan 25, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    This lock is probably one of the best things to get to prevent theft and my best mod since I don’t have to worry about locking my tailgate.

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    edit: night pics on purpose to show how “stealth” it is.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Black Ops :locked:
     
  8. Jan 25, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    haha! Just trying to keep the tweakers away!
     
  9. Jan 26, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    Just placed my order, can’t wait to receive!
     
  10. Jan 26, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    It will be in the mail in tomorrow
     
  11. Feb 4, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    This lock saved my tailgate last night. Came out to my truck to find that someone tried to steal my tailgate... DENIED!!! :smack:
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    where was your truck parked?
     
  13. Feb 4, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Driveway of my parents place in White Center. I'm house sitting.
     
  14. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    Sweet, it works haha, just kidding. That is cool, I will let the crew know... Did you have the handle locked?
     
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  15. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    Nope, stupidly I forgot to lock the truck
     
  16. Feb 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    It might have been a blessing as they may have punched the lock and tried to steal the tailgate, to find out it was not going to come off. Then you would have to spend the money to replace the lock.

    Happy to hear our lock was part of the solution.
     
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  17. Mar 11, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    Yup. Just put an order in! Looks like a life saver!
     
  18. May 30, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    Just found out about this. Is there a group buy or deal anywhere for this?
     
  19. Jul 10, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    So now you can get a GPS tracker for your tailgate. :)

    The intent of our locks are to keep it on the truck so you don't have to drive around following your tailgate. Great idea though!


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  20. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    How about a Claymore mine inside the tail gate? ;) The trigger is built into the key lock of the tailgate and when someone punches the lock, it triggers the detonator.

    Just kidding.

    Or am I?

     
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