Expert Answers about Locks

• Locating the Lock and Unlock Wires on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado for Installing a Tailgate Lock
• The lock and unlock wires on your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be a tan and a gray wire located under the sill plate in the wiring harness that goes under the drivers side seat. I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock and he said the tan wire can sometimes be blue and tan as you have described. To ensure you are locating the proper wires, I recommend using a test light like the Quickee Circuit Tester, # 3808. Once you find the wires that you think may be correct, probe the wire with the tes
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• Do Installation Instructions Come with Pop and Lock Tailgate Locks
• Yes, each Pop and Lock tailgate lock, like # PAL6100, will come with full installation instructions so you can install the lock at home. The instructions often included details drawings and or photos to make installation even easier. Powered tailgate locks will take longer to install because of the wiring involved.
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• How Does the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Work on a 2005 Dodge Dakota
• The Pop and Lock tailgate lock # PAL3600 will offer more protection that other tailgate locks because it mounts in the housing of the handle so the lock cannot be popped out. The lock basically secures the passenger side latch from disengaging so the tailgate cannot be opened while locked.
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• Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Installation on a 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab
• I spoke with my technical contact at Pop and Lock to get more specific installation information for your 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. He told me that there are three possible wires that you can use on your truck, blue/white, solid blue, and blue/pink. The blue/yellow wire would not be the correct wire. I recommend using a test light like our Quickee Circuit Tester, # 3808, to test for the correct wire. Circuit testers are also available at most local hardware and auto parts stores. You wil
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• What Wire Colors are Needed to Install a Pop and Lock Tail Gate Lock on a 2013 Ford F-150 Super Crew
• On a 2010 and up Ford F-150 the wires should be light blue with a green stripe and gray with a brown stripe. However, the manufacturer could use any color wire they need to if they happened to run out of one color on the assembly line. The best way to find the correct wires is to test them with a circuit tester like # 3808 if needed.
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• Mounting OEM Back-Up Camera in Pop & Lock # PAL5300 Custom Locking Tailgate Handle
• The Pop and Lock # PAL5300 locking tailgate handle you referenced is compatible with the OEM back up camera. The camera would install in the slot in the back of the tailgate handle housing, and the small knock-out on the underside of the housing would need to be removed. I have edited a photo for you that shows where the camera would mount.
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• Locking Options for the ToyLok Advanced Security 15 foot Retractable Cable w/ Lock
• There are two locking options. The first is to loop the cable through a secure area on the item you are securing and then attach the end of the cable back to the locking lug on the ToyLok. The second option is to loop the cable through a secure area on the item you are securing and then lock the end of the cable back around the cable itself. I produced a short video showing the locking options for you.
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• How Tight Will Master Lock Universal Trailer Coupler Lock # 379DAT Fit on 2-5/16 Inch Demco Coupler
• The Master Lock Universal Trailer Coupler Lock, part # 379DAT, is designed to work on all three hitch ball sizes, 1-7/8 inch, 2-inch, and 2-5/16 inches. Since it fits all three sizes it will not be able to be very tight, but you will want to make sure to slide the body of the lock up against the coupler as far as possible when attaching the lock to the coupler. As long as the lock cannot be removed after you lock it to the coupler it will work just fine in keeping somebody from connecting to
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• Can the Pop and Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle # PAL5300 be Painted for 2013 Toyota Tacoma
• I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock and he told me that the Custom Locking Tailgate Handle, # PAL5300, can be painted, however, since this item will be exposed to the elements, cracking and chipping may be common. He recommended prepping the handle properly so paint stays on the handle longer and he also recommended using an automotive paint that will be more durable and last longer. You should also not paint the lock core or any mechanical or metal parts. For an OEM appearance, it ma
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• Installation Instructions for Powered Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock for a 2000 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x4
• Installation of the Pop and Lock powered lock # PAL8100 is not very difficult at all, especially if you have experience with automotive projects, wiring, or both. Below are the Pop and Lock text instructions: 1. Remove the black plastic bezel. Squeeze the top edge of the bezel down until it releases. Tilt the bezel away at the top and pull it up to release the bottom. 2. Lower the tailgate – FROM THIS POINT UNTIL COMPLETION DO NOT CLOSE THE TAILGATE. 3. Release the rod ends from the scissor
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• Installing ToyLok Retractable Cable on Trailer Frame
• The ToyLok Retractable Cable you mentioned, part # TL2021-TL007 is designed to be installed on a trailer frame, exposed to the weather, as you can see in the photo I provided. The ToyLok is designed to withstand the elements, it should provide you with years of trouble free service. To view a product demonstration video featuring the ToyLok Retractable Cable, click the provided link.
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• Is the Tailgate Easily Removable with the Powered Tailgate Lock Installed on a 2011 GMC 2500
• The Powered Tailgate Lock, # PAL8120Q, can be easily unplugged so you can remove the tailgate on your 2011 GMC 2500. When installing this lock you will run a shorter wire out of the drain hole at the bottom of your tailgate and it will plug into a longer wire that is ran to the back of your truck from the cab. There will be a simple plug-in style connection between these two wires that you can unplug to remove the tailgate.
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• What is Fulton Lock # FSTL0603 Made Of and How To Prevent Theft of Fulton Tire Carrier # FSTC1000301
• Yes , the Fulton Spare Tire Lock, part # FSTL0603, is made of a hardened steel, which is very hard to cut or break. You can install the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier, part # FSTC1000301, using a Loctite Threadlocker, part # LT37423. This is a liquid that will lock the nuts to the bolts and prevent anybody from removing them. To disassemble the nuts and bolts will require the use of heat. Making it time consuming for the thieves to take your item is the best deterrent against theft.
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• Can Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock # PAL8250 Be Installed on a Non-Locking Tailgate of a 2006 Ford F250
• You will need a locking tailgate on your 2006 Ford F250 to be able to install the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock # PAL8250. Check out the installation video I attached also.
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• Installation of Tow Ready Base Rail Lock # TR63254 On Fifth Wheel Base Rails
• On the Tow Ready Base Rail Lock, part # TR63254, the bent pin can be pointing up or down. The installation procedure doe not require it to be it a particular position. As long as it fits through the hitch and the base rails, and can be locked, it will work fine.
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• Pilot Automotive # LH-005 Locking Tailgate Handle for Dodge Dakota
• The Pilot Automotive OEM Tailgate Lock, part # LH-005 is a simple install. Full installation instructions are included with the lock. The lock will work just fine with a 1997-2007 Dakota that does not have the OEM locking tailgate handle. You would use a flat screwdriver to gently remove the factory bezel. The lock assembly is inserted into the tailgate, and attached to the inner wall of the tailgate with the supplied screw. Then, one of the screws on the back of the tailgate is removed, and
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• Is Drilling Required to Install the Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Lock on a 2012 Honda Ridgeline
• The Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, # PAL6002, does require drilling for installation, but you will not have to drill into the tailgate of your 2012 Honda Ridgeline. The installation instructions call for two 5 mm holes and one 12 mm hole to be drilled into the back of the handle bezel. The handle bezel will be exposed once you remove the trim piece on the inside of the tail gate. I have attached a photo showing how you will drill into the handle bezel.
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• Installation of Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8521 on 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab
• To install the Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8521, you should locate the wiring harness that goes into the drivers side door and attach one wire to the blue wire with red stripe wire and the other wire to the blue with black stripe wire, on your 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. There should only be one harness exiting the kick panel area and continuing on into the drivers side door. It is not recommended to connect the wiring to the passenger side doors since on most vehicles the
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• Where are the Wires Located to Power the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock on a 2011 Toyota Tacoma
• I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock and was told that you should locate the wiring harness that goes into the drivers side door and attach one wire to the blue wire with red stripe wire and the other wire to the blue with black stripe wire, on your 2011 Toyota Tacoma 2 door model. There should only be one harness exiting the kick panel area and continuing on into the drivers side door.
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• Does the Back Up Camera on a 2010 Tacoma Mount in the Pop and Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle
• You can use the Custom Locking Tailgate Handle, # PAL5300, with the back up camera on your 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The camera will insert in the slot on the back of the tailgate handle and a small plastic piece will need to be removed from the bottom of the handle. I have included a photo showing the mounting location for the back up camera.
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• Does the Back Up Camera on a 2011 Tacoma Mount in the Pop and Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle
• I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock and the back up camera on your 2011 Toyota Tacoma will mount in the Custom Locking Tailgate Handle, # PAL5300. The camera will insert in the slot on the back of the tailgate handle and a small plastic piece will need to be removed from the bottom of the handle. I have included a photo showing the mounting location for the back up camera.
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• How to Reset Combination of Master Lock Backpack Lock # 1547DCM
• Here are the instructions on how to reset the combination on your backpack lock (which is pre-set at the factory to open to combination 0-0-0): 1. With dials at 0-0-0 (or combination the lock was previously set to), push in the shackle (open the lock fully) 2. With shackle pushed in, set your new combination 3. Release shackle and scramble wheels to lock 4. Be sure to record your NEW combination as you are the only one who knows it! The lock may only be reset when it is in the open posi
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• Does the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock # PAL1700 Replace the Whole Lock Assembly
• The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL1700 that you referenced replaces the entire tailgate latch and lock. What you see in the pictures is what you will install into the tailgate of your vehicle.
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• Easiest Way to Install Andersen Manufacturing 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin Lock # AM3250
• I pulled one of the Andersen 5th Wheel King Pins off the shelf and installed it on a king pin. The lock is indeed tricky to install the first time because you cannot see where the lock pin passes through the pin surround, but I have a tip that will make subsequent installation easier for you. Once you get the lock installed the first time, use a sharpie or other permanent marker to draw witness marks on the lock and pin surround. The first install might be tricky, but having witness marks to
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• How Secure is the Mounting Hardware of the ToyLok Retractable Cable Lock
• The mounting bolts and other hardware is specially designed with built-in security features. First, the hardware that attaches the ToyLok to the mounting bracket requires a special tool (included) to install. The nuts that hold the bracket to the trailer are a regular bolt, but the hex part breaks off once tightened down so no one can come along with a wrench and remove them. I have included a link to a video that shows these features. The padlock used could potentially be damaged enough to r
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• Installation Instructions for a Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock for a 2006 Honda Ridgeline
• You are correct, we have 3 tailgate locks for the 2006 Honda Ridgeline, the difference among them is color. For black, use # PAL6000 For white, use # PAL6001 For silver, use # PAL6002 All of these locks are designed for use on Ridgelines that do NOT have the factory backup camera. We have not yet had the opportunity to install one of these locks on a vehicle so I do not have a video. But I have included a link to the installation details so you can see how the locks install.
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• How to Reset the Combination on a Master Lock Gun Trigger Lock
• To change the combination on this Master Lock Gun Trigger Lock # 94DSPT you will need to set dials to combination (combination is preset to 0-0-0 by factory). With dials set to combination, move release lever to open, or up, position. Pull apart the two sides of the gun lock. Next, you will need to use a pen to press and hold the reset button that is on the left side of the lock and select a new combination. Once you have the desired combination release the button and that will become the ne
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• Installation and Operation of the MasterLock Coupler Lock # 377DAT
• To install this Master Lock Coupler Lock # 377DAT onto your coupler you will need to have your coupler in the unlocked position so that the ball portion of the lock can slide up in to the coupler. Once slid on you will push the shackle back and it is locked. It is perfectly normal that your coupler has to be put into the unlocked position before it will accept the # 377DAT. As long as you have a coupler that has is designed for a 1-7/8 inch or 2 inch ball and it has a lip around the edge of t
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• How Does The CT Johnson DeadBolt 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin Lock # KPL-Y Install and Function
• The CT Johnson DeadBolt 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin Lock, part # KPL-Y, is a collar that is designed to lock around the king pin of your fifth wheel trailer. It is to prevent somebody from hooking up to your fifth wheel trailer. The 5/8 inch pin can also be used separately as a Class III, or Class IV hitch lock.
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• Where is the Driver Side Kick Panel Located on a 2011 Toyota Tacoma for Power Tailgate Lock Install
• The kick panel is that trim piece located to the left of the emergency brake pedal, a little forward, and to the right of where the door hinges (if sitting in the driver seat). Different vehicles have this panel attached in different ways so I am not certain what tool or tools you will need to remove it.
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• Installation Of Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8255 on a 2011 Ford F-350
• I contacted our representative at Pop & Lock about the installation of Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8255, on your 2011 Ford F-350. He informed me that you will need to connect to violet/grey wire and the grey/brown wire. You will need to remove the driver side front door panel to access these wires, which will be located near or run into the factory actuator. You can test the wires with a multimeter, like part # BTMT15. When the lock switch is in lock position, one wire will read p
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• Could I Install this Pop & Lock Locking Tailgate Handle #PAL5301 on my 2011 Toyota Tacoma Myself
• This Pop & Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle, part # PAL5301, will install onto tailgates of 2011 Toyota Tacomas that have a tailgate camera as well as tailgates that do not have a camera. Since yours does not have a camera you will get to skip a few steps in the installation process, making it even easier. To install this product you will need to be able to access the 15 access panel screws that are on the inside portion of your tailgate, most likely you will need to take of the tailgate l
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• Can Tailgate Still be Locked/Unlocked with Key with Pop and Lock Electric Tailgate Lock Installed
• I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock and he gave me a couple of bits of information. First, for a 2010 Ford F-150, the correct powered tailgate lock is # PAL8250. He also stated that even if the electrical fails in anyway and the key fob does not work, you will still be able to lock and unlock the tailgate with the key. I have included a link to the installation details for this kit for you to view.
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• Will Pop n Lock Locking Tailgate Handle # PAL5305 Work on a 2009 Toyota Tacoma with a Backup Camera
• The Pop & Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle, part # PAL5305, will work with the factory backup camera that is on the tailgate of your 2009 Toyota Tacoma. I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock to confirm this. The parts list consists of: Lock Assembly Instructions Wire Ties Warranty Card This # PAL5305 does include the hardware that connects from the two connecting rods to the lock and handle of the tail gate. This is a quality tailgate handle that should provide you years of t
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• Installation Instructions for the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8100
• The instructions for the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8100, are pretty straightforward. I have attached them below. To wire this unit into your 2006 Dodge Dakota, you will need to remove the driver side kick panel and locate the harness leading to the driver side door. Locate the gray wire and the tan wire. Attach the included blue connector taps to them. This will install inside the tailgate, and from the actuator the wires will be run along the frame rail underneath the tr
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• Pop n Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Instructions
• I attached installation instructions for this Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL6000, below for you to check out to let you see how this product would install onto your Honda Ridgeline.
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• Difficulty of Installation For Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL6001 on 2008 Honda Ridgeline
• Installation of The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL6001, is not too difficult and only requires about 8 steps to complete. I would say you could install part # PAL6001 in about an hour or less with basic tools required. The instructions call for tools needed to be: 8 and 10 MM Sockets and wrench, a drill with 5 and 12 MM bits, T40 Torx head, and Phillips head, rubber mallet and a torque wrench. Part # PAL6001, will work to secure your tailgate in either opening situation, foldi
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• How Do I Program the Master Lock Quantum Combination Cable Lock
• I went out into our warehouse and pulled a Master Lock Quantum Self-Coiling, Combination Cable Lock, part # 8122D, and in order to set the combination you will need to follow the instructions below. Dial the combination wheels to 0000 and withdraw the cable. (The lock is preset to 0000 as the combination.) Turn the knob 90 degrees in a clockwise direction to the designated position according to the directions. Reset the combination wheels to the desired combination, making sure the numb
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• How Is The Anderson Coupler Lock # AM3251 Installed On A Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter
• I went out to the warehouse and installed the Anderson Coupler Lock, part # AM3251, into the Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter, part # AM3100. The bell shaped yellow piece will insert into the coupler, then the C-shaped yellow piece will slide over the flared edges of the coupler until the holes of the two tabs on the yellow pieces will line up. You will unlock the pin on the round puck shaped lock and slide out. Then, insert the two yellow tabs into the cutout in the round puck shaped lock and sl
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• Can ToyLok # TL2021-TL007 Mount to a 2 Inch by 3 Inch Trailer Frame
• The ToyLok 15 Foot Retractable Cable with Trailer Frame Mounting Kit - Nylon Housing with Padlock, # TL2021-TL007, is the only trailer frame mount ToyLok available. Since it is a non-essential link in the towing set up, you could put some metal spacers to the area where the lock will be installed for a proper fit. There is no galvanized version available, however, many of the components are resistant to corrosion. The cable is PVC coated, the clutch is aluminum, the retention knob is stainles
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• How Does Gooseneck Trailer Lock, # EZTL50-40D, Attach to a Gooseneck Coupler
• Basically, the Gooseneck Trailer Lock, # EZTL50-40D, sandwiches around the bottom of the gooseneck coupler on the trailer. The two hooks that look like duck heads go over the lip on one side and then you hold it up flat against the bottom of the coupler, and then you insert the pin that will be over the lip on the other side of the coupler.
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• Is Trailer Coupler Towing Lock, Dual Arm, 2-1/2 Inch Wide Ball Mount Platform # 63236 User Friendly
• The Trailer Coupler Towing Lock, # 63236, is a very easy product to install and use and will keep the trailer secured to the towing vehicle. It will also help prevent accidental decoupling. With the dual arm top in the down and locked position, the trailer can not raise up to be uncoupled from the ball. As long as you have a hitch pin lock as well, like # 7683, the trailer will be secure. I have included a video review of this lock below. The video also shows the lock in action.
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• Is Drilling Required for Installation of the Pilot # LH-008 Tailgate lock on a 2007-10 GM 1500 Truck
• No, there is not any drilling required for the installation of the Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock, item # LH-008, on 2007-10 GM Full Size Pickups. We have a video of a tailgate lock installation on a similar vehicle that should help you with your installation.
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• How Does The Fulton Spare Tire Lock Part # FSTL0603 Work
• The Fulton Spare Tire Lock, part # FSTL0603, has a tab that is placed behind the lug nut of your spare tire and then the lock is placed over the lug nut. The enclosed and locked lug nut prevents the wheel from being stolen or removed without a key. Part # FSTL0603 works great for open-ended lug nuts and will only work with closed end lug nuts that are less than 1 inch tall. I took some pictures of part # FSTL0603 on a wheel to demonstrate how it works.
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• What Can the ToyLok Advanced Security 15 foot Retractable Cable with Lock be Used With
• You can use the ToyLok Advanced Security 15 foot Retractable Cable with Lock, # TL2021, on anything you can get the head and 5/16 inch diameter cable through. The head, or lead, of the cable is actually larger than the cable. This cable is designed to be mounted on a trailer frame or in a truck bed, for example, to secure things like lawnmowers. It is not designed to secure consumer electronic devices. Those types of locks are much smaller. We do not carry those types of cable locks. I have incl
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• Can the Padlock Pin Be Cut with Bolt-Cutters on Fulton Trailer Keeper Wheel Lock FTK1000100
• The pin of the lock is not exposed other than the rounded head. It fits snugly enough that you could not get a pair of bolt cutters on the pin. I do not see how you could use a set of bolt-cutters to cut the pad lock pin.
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• Are Basic Mechanical Skills and Tools Enough to Install Pilot Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock LH-007
• You should not need anything more than basic automotive hand tools and a little bit of mechanical ability. Take a look at the parts when you get the package and you should be able to see how it goes together. If not, feel free to write back or give Customer Service a call and we will get you squared away, but I doubt you will have trouble with it.
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• Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock LH-007 Installation Requirements and Durability
• To install tailgate lock # LH-007, you will need a 30mm torque bit or ratchet, and a 8mm socket to remove and re-install retention nuts and screws. Though the design of the lock places the locking strength on one side of the handle, the zinc-coated steel locking mechanism and OEM style plastic make this lock very durable, and, as my contact at Pilot confirmed, tampering should not be an issue. The tailgate lock would be the best option we offer for locking your vehicle while using a ton
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• How Difficult is the Installation of the Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock, Part # LH-003
• The Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock, part # LH-003 uses existing holes. No drilling is required and the installation is simple and straightforward. If you know which end of the screwdriver is the business end, you should have no problem with the installation.
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• Will the Bully Tailgate Lock # LH-003 Lock a Tailgate that Does Not Have an OEM Lock
• Yes, you will be able to lock the tailgate on your truck with the Integrated OEM Tailgate Lock - 1999-2007 GM Full Size Pickups, item # LH-003. This lock installs easily and locks the handle to keep the tailgate from being opened.
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• Do Tailgate Locks Need to be Installed by a Professional or Body Shop
• The Integrated OEM Tailgate locks are definitely something that someone with average mechanical abilities can do in their garage with basic tools. You would not need to take your truck to a body shop to have the tail gate lock installed. At this time, they are not made with a chrome finish, only the OEM black. I have linked a video installation of the Pilot OEM Tailgate Lock # LH-003.
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• Is a Key Required to Lock the Maximum Security Universal Trailer Coupler Lock # DT25013
• The Maximum Security Universal Trailer Coupler Lock, part # DT25013 does NOT require a key to lock. The hoop that fits around the top of the coupler is simply pressed into place. If you record the key number from your locks, you can order replacements if ever needed using part # DTKEYR.
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