3rd Gen 2016+ Tacoma Tailgate Lock

Just put an order in!

 

Took literally 5 minutes to install. Thanks @scleaf

 

Put the black sticker over the lock cylinder for total stealth!

 

omg I think I tossed that lol. Didn't know what it was at first. Oh well..

 

maybe @scleaf can get you another one. His customer service is one of the best on this forum!

 

Thank you, I did send a PM for getting a sticker haha. Appreciate the comments.

 

Thanks for the stickers mate!

 

You are welcome

 

I have met up with five people locally in the past four week who have already had their tailgate stolen. This is just within a 20 mile distance from my house. It really sucks that they are learning of this problem after the fact. I feel bad that they had to deal with it to begin with.

If you think the handle key lock alone will stop this think again, the locks get punched and 30 seconds later they are gone. Its real and is happening more and more. from what I hear you can have one delivered to you from offer up, really! this sucks. Will try to get a video posted

 

Since I was posting, remember we took a video of an installation on a members truck

2.5 minute installation video for out 2016+ Tacoma Tailgate Lock


Remember to use the soft setting on your screw gun, plastic inserts!

 

I bought one of these a little while back. Great product. easy on and great customer service.

 

Got mine today an installed it. Applied some fluid film. Thanks again

 

From one customer who asked about the washer mod and steel stick for the bolts. They popped the handle lock and tried to pry loose the SaBellCo lock. He did not loose his tailgate but shared the pictures with me after a long discussion on how to add more levels of protection.

 

New member, and first post. Just ordered!

 

Has anyone installed this with mobtowns aluminum replacement tailgate panel.

 

I think you are asking about this
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-2016-tacoma-tailgate-lock.513023/page-2#post-16696278

 

Thats it. Thanks man

 

Thanks everyone for all the support, I spend much of my time making these locks and I just want to make sure we keep sending a quality product:

Just wondering if anyone with a 2021 had any issues, got a return, but the part was still in it package and did not look like they attempted to install. As a reminder our lock fits up under the tailgate bedside cover, so the tailgate bed side cover has to be loosened up and lifted for the install.

Any questions feel free to PM or call me

 

I have a '21 and I think I am going to order one (edit: just ordered) so I can keep running with my tailgate unlocked. Just found this thread from the forum and think the $$ for your lock is worth the peace of mind. I can report back here once it arrives.

 

I have a 2021 and didn't have any problems at all. Great product, and customer service! Also ended up going with the OEM tailgate lock kit, since it was plug and play and I wanted oem quality.