Northern Virginia Roll Call

Anyone know if there is a good junkyard/vehicle graveyard within reasonable driving distance to NOVA? I'd love to grab an OEM tailgate handle for my 2014 Tacoma. Not too happy with the Pop N Lock I've had for a year now and can't find my OEM handle.

 

May I ask why you are not happy with it? Which model #?

 

I have the 5400 which you use your ignition key to unlock. The handle feels somewhat flimsy but it still worked fine for the first 6 months or so. Now it's really hard to open the tailgate if the handle warms up in the sun any. I opened up the tailgate and lubed all of the moving pieces and that didn't help at all. Looks like it's a common problem with these Pop N Locks.

 

Ah. I think im just going to get the remote lock edition.

$107 PL8521 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

PL8521. I need a way to lock my tailgate. Came back to my truck the other day with tailgate down and off the hinges. My dumbass thought a locked cap would keep them out but they just forced the tailgate right under the cap. Havnt found a solution to remote lock my ARE cap yet... cant find anything.

EDIT: I have thought about going to the pick-a-parts but they are so far from me. Check them out. If you go, let me know.

 

Are we neighbors?!

 

Possibly! I'm in the townhouses right by that Giant.

 

Gotcha! I'm at the houses right by the bowling alley

 

Cool. Let me know if you ever need an extra set of hands when working on your truck!

 

Definitely. Thanks, man!

 

Would anyone be able to recommend a good Camper Shell dealer in the NOVA/DC/MD area? I live in Burke, and am looking to put a quality cap on my taco and hopefully not break the bank >_> I've had basically zero luck finding anything on craigslist in our area.

 

What size? I got one for a 6ft bed made by Leer.

 

I have a Grey 2014 Dual Cab Short bed, i don't know the exact length of the short beds?

i think its 60.3" (5ft)

 

Anyone know if flares from a long bed are interchangeable with a short bed?

 

I believe they should be the same, but not 100% sure.

Matt

 

Yeah they're not the same. Mine is a 6ft bed

 

Hey guys

Just picked up this 2015 dcsb about 2 weeks ago. Figured I'd check in and see when ya'll are meeting next.

 

Welcome! I might try to head out to Peter's Mill Run in the next week or so.

 

That sounds fun, is it passable on stock tires/suspension? Still saving for a mid travel kit and 33s for it so I'm still pretty stock.

 

Easily. Most of the trail doesn't even need 4wheel drive. It's more of a scenic trail. still fun though.

 

Cool. I'd be in for doin that. More free on Sunday then Saturday so just let me know.