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This handle includes a power and manual lock to protect your tailgate and cargo. The power lock wires into the existing power door locks so when you lock your truck, you lock your tailgate. A manual lock lets you unlock the tailgate with a key.
Features:
Frustrate tailgate thieves and cargo bandits using this replacement tailgate handle with a combination power and manual 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 sturdy, stainless steel lock mechanism resists corrosion, and the handle is custom fit to your vehicle. The Pop & Lock is permanently mounted inside the replacement tailgate handle, so thieving varmints can't pop it out. The lock is installed using basic tools - no welding or drilling is necessary. The power tailgate lock wires directly into your powered lock system using quick splice connectors. You activate the Pop & Lock using your keyless remote - lock your truck doors, and you lock your tailgate. Just hit your door-lock button and your tailgate is secure. The manual lock on the handle provides a backup in case your battery fails.
A new tailgate can cost hundreds - this powered lock saves you the cost and aggravation of replacing a stolen tailgate.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Ryan: How's it going, Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Handle with both a power lock, as well as the manual lock. Many people decide to put a cover on their truck to help keep the items inside more secure, only to find out even when the truck itself is locked, that the tailgate will still open regardless. And that defeats the purpose of the cover itself, and that's where the pop and lock is going to come into play. It's going to allow you to keep your tailgate locked up, keeping your items inside of your bed secure, and it's going to be really easy to do that. Not only are you going to be able to lock it from inside of your cab, using your factory lock switch, you're going to be able to unlock and lock it using your key fob.
And since we have a manual key, you're also going to be able to do it using the included keys, which is one of the things that sets us apart.Many of the other ones are just electronically controlled, but I, however, like having that peace of mind, knowing if something we're to happen to those electronics, you can still easily open and lock your tailgate. And in our case, we have a ridge-line that also has a lever down here and swings the tailgate open from the side. So if your vehicle is like that as well, pop and lock is also going to lock that handle. Many of the questions we get is if the backup camera is going to work. And the answer is yes, it's going to fit perfectly into the handle, just like it would from the factory.
So ultimately, this is going to give you a little bit more peace of mind, knowing everything is secure regardless of the situation.Everything is going to be located within the tailgate, so it's nice and convenient and everything's in one spot. Now, the way it's going to work is our actuator is going to be driven from our lock and unlock switch inside of the cab, and that way, whenever this locks, it'll stop the tailgate from opening. So for example, if I grab the handle down here, it's an unlocked position, you can see this mechanism going completely down, pulling the rods in, letting our tailgate open. But if we hit lock it from the inside, this actuator will pull back and there will be a piece here that won't allow our handle to open all the way, and so that's how it's going to lock our tailgate. Once we unlock it, it'll come forward and give us the full sweep, allowing our tailgate to come open.
And that'll finish up our look at of the Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Handle with both a power and manual lock.
Great Service!
Great Price ,and fast service
Spectacular product!
Easy install. Works great.
Installed fairly easy had to use a forum for locating wires for connection.
The fit was very good and simple to ins tall
Works well. Have not had any trouble. Works as expected.
Still works well, most likely need above average skills to install.
My Tailgate has been safe ever since this was installed. Thank you!
A perfect fit for my Tacoma. Easy to install, works great, and looks like OEM.
Another happy customer.
So it works great and the video is awesome, but if you have an access cab you will need to find the wires up in the far front next to the emergency brake. Just pull up all those plastic panels and you will find the correct wires there. Other than all that it’s pretty good. I gave it a 3 star because when it arrived one of the little clips for hooking the two rods Into were broken so I had to pull off the one from my original and us that. Also there wasn’t any help on finding the correct wires on an access cab I had to locate the wires coming from inside the door then follow them to where I could connect them to the new wiring. All In all it turned out okay, just needed to spend a little more time investigating where to find the correct wires.
could not be happier with the lock....put it in 3 months ago ,took about 1 hour to install...instructions were easy to understand..my stock key works great in the new lock ...ty
I had been wanting to be able to lock my tailgate of my Tacoma for a couple of years and finally made this purchase from etrailer. I carry fishing supplies for my boat and was always fearful of theft. The tonneau cover hides things, but with the tailgate unlocked, is not secure. I have bought from them a few times over the years and they do a great job with both shipping and support. I did not use the written instructions and followed the video posted on etrailer. Although my Tacoma is older and dirtier than the one in the video the installation went without a hitch. Yes, the click is a little noisy and the key just doesn't feel right, but I feel that my truck bed is secure and I will find out how long the PAL8540 will work.
Had it installed and it works great.
Excellent service super fast delivery. If you’re at all mechanically inclined this is a very easy install. The direction do not say it but here is a pro tip. The kit comes with wire tie in clips that you will install on your existing wiring. MAKE SURE you tie into the proper wires leading into your door panel. There are other similar looking wires in the wiring harness that do not lead to the auto locks in your doors.
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