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Don't let thieves steal your cargo or tailgate. Protect your payload with a keyed, custom tailgate lock that installs under your vehicle's OEM handle, adding security for your valuables. Perfect for use with tonneau covers and camper shells.
Features:
Frustrate tailgate thieves and cargo bandits with this key-operated tailgate lock. Use the Pop & Lock with your truck-bed cover or camper shell whenever you need to lock up valuables in your truck bed.
The Pop & Lock is made of sturdy, armored steel to resist tampering. It mounts in the recess under your tailgate handle, so thieving varmints can't pop it out. The lock is raised slightly for convenient key access and to help prevent pinching. And it installs easily using basic tools - no welding or drilling is necessary. The black ABS plastic trim matches your vehicle's trim and gives you a straight-from-the-factory look.
A new tailgate can cost you hundreds - the Pop & Lock saves you the cost and aggravation of replacing a stolen tailgate.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're going to review part number PAL2500. This is the Pop & Lock Custom Manual Tailgate Lock. Now, this is a custom fit part number. It is designed to fit the foreign trucks without the factory power locks starting in 1997. Now, on any custom fit part, what I would recommend is go to our website, use our fit guide, put in your year and model of vehicle and it will show you if this part will work for your application. Now this is a keyed tailgate lock which will discourage theft of your cargo and even of your tailgate. Helps creates secure storage for your valuables when used with a tonneau cover or truck-bed cap.
It's a tough, armored steel lock which will resist tampering. It is customized for your vehicle. This part will integrates into your OEM handle, gives you that factory look. It has a raised lock, as you can see right here for quick key access. It's a very easy installation, there's no drilling or welding required.
It just only uses basic tools to install. It does include everything showing here on the table. Includes the lock assembly, included the striker plate, includes the alcohol wipe which is used to clean where you're going to attach the striker plate to. Includes the two keys and also a nice set of detailed instructions to help you with he installation. Basically how you would .. just put your key in, and you'll be able to see as you turn it.
You can see that it'll just turn your . pull it out, just like that. That should do it for the review on part number PAL2500. The Pop & Lock Custom Manual Tailgate Lock. .
Ratings & Reviews
The PAL 6100 is the manual tailgate lock kit for the Honda Ridgeline pickup. Those who own them know that Honda did not put a lock on the tailgate that opens 2 ways. Fortunately, this kit provides an economical and easy DIY fix for the issue. The kit instructions are very straightforward and include photos of how to install the mechanism pieces. Once you get the tailgate cover off and look at the photos the process of install takes 20-30 minutes. Easy. Unlike many instructions today, these are well written and the photos add real value. The quality of the product seems well engineered. Combination of plastic and metal but it all works as it should. Makes you wonder why the engineers at Honda didn't do this from the start. Thankfully, PopNLock put this together. This really helps now that I also have a rolling metal bed cover on the truck. I really recommend this product for those in same situation. Also, very pleased with the service from etrailer.com. The guys there followed up on the order, shipping, etc. Great service and communication. I recommend them as well.
It works just as advertised and the video your company has online made the installation good very easy. Thanks a lot.
Installation was straightforward. I had a little (very little) interference with the locking mechanism I used a little file I used, to correct.
Even so, there is the slightest hang up in the handle that binds slightly.
Overall, the security of the lock is worth the price and nuances
This lock is exactly what I was looking for, it was a easy installation, looks good works perfect. Now I don't worry about anything being taken from the bed once I get my shell put on.
Could use installation instructions but great product
It work on 2013 Ridgeline no problem keep people open my tailgate thanks .
Installed the Pop and Lock manual system along with a new tonneau top. The Pop & Lock is a great product and the you tube video was extremely helpful, could not be happier with this product.
Overall, the installation was fairly easy. The video provided by Etrailer was excellent. The lock works but seemed a little tight. I loosened last screw on post and is working better. Delivery was quick. Pleased with purchase.
This kit looks factory. Very impressed. Following their excellent instructions on YouTube the total install time took me under 30 minutes.
Now with the locking aluminum roll up bed cover I have, the bed on addition to the truck can be locked which is a really great feature.
Great product. Very easy to install by watching etrailer’s video. Perfect fit, and works great, looks factory, and now I can lock the tailgate and protect my tools. The color of the Pal6102 (grey) matches my truck perfect. You can’t go wrong with this product to secure the back of your truck.
I installed the lock 90 days ago, and wanted to give it a little time before reviewing.
Installation was simple - at least if you've ever been into the tailgate guts before. I have many times as I had a tailgate lock that tapped into the automatic lock circuit in my truck. That actuator was prone to failure. That's why I opted to replace that system with this manual lock. The only downside of a manual lock is that, of course, it's manual. So you have to check and make sure it's locked, and it takes your key to unlock it. But in my book that inconvenience is worth the mechanical reliability. I recently opened the tailgate back up to see how the system was doing. It looks great: no rust, no gunk collecting on moving parts. And it works perfectly. If you want mechanical reliability, this is the way to go.
Katherine is just the sweetest person to deal with over the phone. She went above and beyond the call of duty yo make sure I received my part before my 2 month long trip out west. She came up with a solution to speedily get me the out-of-stock part without breaking the bank on shipping. Part was incredibly easy and fast to install. No hidden problems or missing parts. Thank you again.
I just installed the pop n lock on my 06 Ridgeline. Wish I did it sooner. Looks great and very functional. This solved a problem that Honda neglected to address in its Gen 1 model, which was locking the tailgate. The video made the install very simple and straightforward. I did not have the issue that many others had with reinstalling the top tailgate cover. I would recommend this product without hesitation.
Went in as described in the video, though it took me a bit longer.
A round file would be handy for smoothing the large hole you will drill.
When first installed, the mechanism was too stiff to allow turning the key smoothly. Had to remove the lock mechanism and very gently bend the small tab that was rubbing on existing hardware. That did the trick.
All in all, a pretty easy installation, even for someone who is not terribly mechanical
The lock went on fine, but after a while I noticed it was harder than normal to open. The handle ended up breaking and since my tonneau cover latches from the inside, without being able to open the tailgate I wasn't able to get into the back of my truck at all for several days.
I won't disclose how I eventually got the tailgate open because I don't want to reveal how to break into one (for obvious reasons), but after I finally got the tailgate open I discovered the problem. On the tab that actually prevents the handle from being opened when it's locked, the screw was loose and was not moving the tab completely out of the way of the handle allowing it to open properly.
So when I reinstalled the lock with a new handle, I used blue Loctite on the screw to keep it from coming loose again. The screw on this lock should have had a lock washer or at least some sort of thread locker to prevent this from happening. Having to replace the tailgate handle because of a loose screw from the factory should have never happened. Not happy.
Works well and was easy to install.
Just as shown, the item was what I wanted and was delivered sooner than I guessed it would be. I am very pleased with your company, thank you very much.
I found the product easy to install and l would recomend this product.
The product was delivered in excellent condition, containing all the components necessary to complete the project. The manual was very informative and complete to install the lock without any problem.
2001 F250 - Perfect fit - no surprises.
Excellent product. Fits perfect. Easy installation. Looks good Works great. Great shipping cost too. Highly recommend.
Fit and looks good.
Fairly light steel, 14 ga or so, so it could be pried out, but it is intended to deter the grab and go tailgate thieves, so it does a good job.
Madison H at etrailer was quickly able to help me identify the tailgate lock I needed and provided friendly service while I placed the order
The lock was shipped the same day I ordered it. I received it yesterday and installed it today. The install time was about 30 minutes including removing and installing the panel on the inside of the tailgate. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The person I installed it for was pleased with the lock and the way it works.
A little disappointed with this purchase. I didn't care for the loot, nor was I convinced it was all that secure. Having said that. Removed it and for less than half of the expensive I found it easier to convert my tailgate to a locking tailgate with a $5 junk yard handle mechanism and a $25 lock cylinder.
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3/25/2018
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