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Anyone use a Street Tailoc Tailgate Lock?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BubbaSmif, May 28, 2021.

  1. May 28, 2021 at 6:16 AM
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    BubbaSmif

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    Hi TacomaWorld I'm new here and glad to have this resource available. Lots of great info on these boards!

    I recently bought a 2002 Taco Crew cab. Been stalking this model for years. I want to be able to lock the tailgate after I put on a cap or tonneau on the bed. I would prefer to do something factory OEM, but it doesn't appear there was ever an option from the factory for a tailgate lock. Please correct me if I'm wrong?

    I'm looking at aftermarket solutions. The Pop&Lock gets panned by everyone so I'm staying away from that.

    Has anyone tried the "Street Tailoc Tailgate Lock For Toyota Tacoma 1995 - 2004 Street TL14 street"? Check it out at this link:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/3125993072...SKlxfIHUv2akDXmJiqsDi6wTdLQqEA6IaAuqVEALw_wcB
     
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  2. May 28, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx CARB legal is not CALI legal

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  3. May 28, 2021 at 6:31 AM
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  4. May 28, 2021 at 8:04 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    Bought and installed mine over 4 years ago. I use my truck as a DD and use the tailgate multiple times a day since. Locking and unlocking the popnlock during each use because of the campershell I have on and semi-valuable junk I have in the bed. So far so good and no issue.
     
  5. May 28, 2021 at 8:19 AM
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    That's great. Glad to hear something positive. Your Taco is 1st gen 1995-2004? I ask because the Pop & Lock products for anything 2005-onward appear to be more substantial.
     
  6. May 28, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    My tacoma is first gen.
     
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  7. May 29, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    Boone Wesley

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    I've had my truck 4 years today and most of that time with one of those locks op- I've got no complaints.
     
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  8. May 29, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    Nicklovin

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    I’ve had a pop n lock on my 04 for a few years. Looks clean and never gives me an issue
     
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  9. May 29, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    JEEPNIK

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    One thing to remember about Amazon reviews. People will often complain but rarely praise products.
     
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    No problems here... at all. :thumbsup:

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  11. May 29, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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  12. May 29, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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    Probably the same item from the same factory with a different logo.
     
  13. May 30, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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  14. May 30, 2021 at 2:23 PM
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    Why stay away from something everyone likes? My pop&lock has been great.
     

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