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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:
Note: The Honda Ridgeline has two tailgate locks that are connected; only one tailgate lock is needed to secure this tailgate. This lock will also work for a Honda Ridgeline with an OEM backup camera.
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 the custom design 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.
Ratings & Reviews
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 .
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.
Prompt delivery. Wonderful product.
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.
Seamus to be just what I needed
Very well built part.
First, Easy to install
Second, Looks good, I have ordered white color it looks like original lock since they are same colors.
Do not skip anything on manual, if you follow step by step you shouldn't have any problem. ***** stars
I HAVE HAD THIS FOR A YEAR NOW AND VERY HAPPY WITH IT. A MUST HAVE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF CARGO COVER.
Received the Pop & Lock and installed it the same day. Took about 1 hour. Instructions were great. Easy to install. Great product.
Fits good on Honda Ridgeline 2013! I definitely recommend, I feel much safer to leave my tools inside the bed with the top cover.
Received my tailgate lock for my 09 honda ridgeline and had it installed in 30 minutes. The Youtube video describing the install in detail was awesome. Wish more companies would follow suit. Great product,everything worked perfectly.
U tube instruction video was an excellent supplement along with the written
installation instructions. All tolled less than a hour to install.
No sharps, no flats, no problem.
Very pleased with the manual lock. Once tailgate is locked, it prevents access to the trunk even though the electric locks are open
Excellent value from a cost standpoint. Installation was very easy based on the video, not so much the written instructions that I started with. Fit and color match (white) is very good. Key mechanism is a little harder to operate that a typical door lock but that is perhaps expected given it is an aftermarket lock? Overall very happy to have a locking tailgate under my hard tonneau cover.
Your video gave me the confidence to do this myself. It was terrific! I successfully completed the installation in about 2 1/2 hours (took my time). Here are some suggestions:
- Follow the video exactly.
- Having a drill is great, but a socket wrench works fine. (Did not use the 5/32 Allen wrench that was listed as a necessary tool)
- Buy new drill bits unless you are sure yours are sharp
- Many comments discussed challenges of reinstalling the tailgate top or “cap”. Have all of the plastic connectors in the correct locations. You may need to give them a quick squeeze with pliers to position them. Tip: Look for thin “slots” on the inside top edge of the tailgate. When those, and the connectors, are lined up the “cap” goes right on.
The lock looks like it was factory installed. It works flawlessly.
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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.
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Brian
10/29/2021
After 1 year my Pop &Lock tailgate lock on my Honda Ridgeline continues to work perfectly. The added security for items in the truck bed is something we needed.