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Does OEM tailgate lock fit 2023 TRD OR

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by jcbasile, Mar 8, 2023.

  1. Mar 8, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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    jcbasile

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    Yes, that's the correct part for a long bed tacoma. This is the video I used for the install. I believe it's the same for 2023's as nothing has changed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz-8j4S3Dkw
     
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    Yeah I am confident it is the right part for my truck, the dealers just wont confirm that so I wanted to make sure nothing has changed. Thank you for the video though, I'm pretty sure I will end up ordering it and will use that for install.

    How quiet is it?
     
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    It's pretty quiet. You'll still hear it lock and unlock. I've heard the ones from R4T's have an updated lock actuator, so they're close to oem noise. I believe they also supply the same plastic clips for the tail gate, so you wouldn't have to drill a hole for the wire loom.

    I chose oem, because well it's oem. :notsure: Works fine, I've been happy with it.
     
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    I just installed the OEM tailgate lock on my '22 short bed OR. I ran into the same issue with every dealer saying the lock only worked with the Sport and the Pro. The lock I bought worked fine, so I'm pretty sure what you've found will work for your '23 long bed.
     
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    Thanks for the input, sounds like I will be ordering it since it should work. They were very vague to cover themselves from a liability standpoint but I think it should be fine
     
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    How much is this part? Can’t believe the tailgate doesn’t auto lock/unlock on this new truck!
     
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    You should be able to find it for $150 - $170. There are aftermarket options that are about half the price. It’s a pretty easy install if you do it yourself.
     
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    Slow playing these questions…

    why does it say long bed only? Is there a difference in the tailgate? I have the short bed.
     
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    There is no difference in the tailgate but there is a difference in the length of wiring from the passenger side wiring harness to the tailgate. The one I got is of course longer for the LB so if you have a SB it would work but there will be extra wiring to deal with and the SB wouldn't work with a LB
     
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    And to update all, the part I ordered worked perfectly! Although nobody guaranteed it, it worked for the 2023 and has been great ever since I got it. Install was easy, minus cutting the metal zip ties in certain places but oh well worked great otherwise.
     
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    That video is great! It took me one trip to Lowe’s Brothers to confirm I need this. So strange it’s not part of the truck from the factory. The video is super helpful.

    I’m kind of a cheapskate so I passed on the $170 OEM kit and the $75 “DICMIC” brand kit (https://a.co/d/a2EbA5B) and went straight for the “MagiDeal” kit (https://a.co/d/dsJZZOw) for $46 less a 5% coupon on Amazon. says it will be here between 18 August and 8 September, so it’s got to be good since good things come to those who wait. When it gets here I’ll let you all know how it goes!

    I also thought about getting the Pop & Lock kit (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T59YR22) since it’s advertised as a U.S.-based small business. But the wiring looked different and it sounds like they have you route it to the driver’s side. Has anyone tried that?
     
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    I believe the only plug receptacle is on the passenger side. I still think the OEM is worth the $170, but it can be found cheaper.
     
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    Ooh, my $46 Amazon kit showed up early! I think everything is included. I’ll post again after I install it.

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    True, but if you open your bed or use it at all having the button lock is a lot nicer.
     
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    Great video, super helpful. I initially found a different video suggesting install on driver's side however lock wasn't functional so had to move to passenger side which finally worked! Highly recommend the OEM version, plug and play. I have LB and the SB wiring worked just fine.
     
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    The OEM part number above, do you think it works for earlier year Tacomas? I have a 2017 TRD Sport that i would want to install it on.

    I'm at work so havent been able to watch the youtube video to see if they address this question.

    Thanks!
     

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