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Don't let thieves steal your cargo or tailgate. This ABS plastic tailgate handle has a keyed, steel tailgate lock, and includes 2 keys. This handle replaces OEM handle. Great for tonneaus or 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.
Replace your existing factory tailgate handle with this ABS plastic tailgate handle that has a built-in lock. The lock mechanism is made of sturdy, armored steel to resist tampering. The black handle and trim around the lock complement your vehicle's trim and give you a straight-from-the-factory look. The lock is raised slightly for convenient key access and to help prevent your fingers from being pinched. And it installs easily using basic tools - no welding or drilling is necessary.
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.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Pop & Lock custom manual custom tailgate lock with the handle in the black sand pearl finish. Now, this is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacoma trucks. And on a custom fit part like this, I do like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show if this will work for your application. Now, this is gonna replace your existing factory tailgate handle with this ABS plastic tailgate handle that has the built-in lock.
This will work on trucks with or without a backup camera. You can see right here there's a little punch out. If you have a camera, you just punch that out and put the camera in there. And if you don't, you just leave it as is. And as I mentioned, it is customized for your vehicle.
The ABS plastic locking handle replaces your OEM tailgate handle. This is a keyed tailgate lock. This will discourage theft of your cargo and your tailgate. This will create a nice secure storage for valuables when used with a cover or a truck bed cap. Does include the lock mechanism itself, the two keys, and all the necessary hardware for installation.
And just the way it operates, right now you'll be able to see if you pull up on the handle, you can see how it'll open or close. And then when you lock it, put the key in there and you turn it that way to lock it. You can see the handle will still operate, but if you notice on the back, it's not moving the lock. So even though the handle will still move, it's not opening it. And then if you just turn this back, take your key out, now you can see when you operate the handle, you're opening and closing it.
Does use a tough armored steel lock mechanism to resist tampering. Gives you better theft protection than a tailgate lock with a plastic housing. We mentioned the finish on it. If you look closely, it's a black sand pearl finish, so this will match your truck's trim. And it is a raised lock for quick key access. Very simple installation. There's no drilling or welding necessary. Now, always remember if you have any questions regarding this product or any of our products, please don't hesitate to contact us via phone, chat, or email. Or if you've purchased any product from us before, please send us pictures of it being used in your application 'cause we'd love to see how that product's working out for you. But that's gonna do it for a look at this Pop & Lock custom manual custom tailgate lock with the handle in a black sand pearl finish.
Ratings & Reviews
This product is great. Very easy to install with clear instructions provided. Provides security both locally and for trips. I highly recommend for anyone with a tonneau or topper. Additionally, very speedy handling and shipping by Etrailer.
Tail Gate lock is working good after 1 year.
I have a tonno cover. opened gate and removed tailgate protection and then the access panel. removed standard gate handle,installed new handle. all good so far,operation with panel off seemed ok. still had not closed the gate. went to take off tonno roll up and my son closes gate!!!! this prevents taking off tonno roll up!! and guess what the new chrome plated expensive handle will not pull the rods out far enough to release the latches. worse the plastic handle is flexing and breaks off!! had to destroy the rest of the latch assembly to get at the rods and manually pull them to open the gate.
overall the whole plastic and metal assembly is to flimsy and flexible to work except as a chrome dress up kit !!!! cant recommend this to anyone!!Resp gq phillips
My Honda has an after-market alarm that won't allow for the installation of the electronic version of the Pop&Lock. The manual locking version of Pop&Lock was my only option. Installation was straight forward once I found a YouTube video. Installation took about one hour; but, I wasn't in a hurry. Pictures in the instructions that came with the product were blurry and didn't provide enough detail to be useful; but, the YouTube video was more than adequate. Pop&Lock should solve my need for locking the tailgate; manually.
Item arrived on time and the quality met my expectations. It took about 30 minutes to install with no issues. My only disappointment was finding out after installation that the key cannot be removed unless in the locked position. Why? This poses a great inconvenience when opening and closing frequently where security is not an issue.
I installed the etrailer Pop and Lock tailgate lock on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The item was delivered very quickly. The instructions were clear enough but there were several YouTube videos that made the installation easy.
Since I installed it I can't believe I went 3 years without it. Coupled with my trifold tonneau cover, I now have a secure place in the back of my truck.
Just need a tailgate lock for trips/vacations, so the manual fits my needs well without the wiring install. Good instructions and the install went well.
Easy install. Shipping sucked, took 7 days from Missouri to Florida, by the USPS. It's not called snail mail for no reason. I'm sure UPS or FedEX would have been faster, but I would have gladly paid shipping and receive it in way less time.
Part fit perfectly, however, mechanism had a LOT more play in it than the original part. I may just mount the lock cylinder that came on the new part on the old part so there is less play in the system. First time I locked the tail gate with the hard cover closed, I had to break into it to get the tail gate down.
When I first received and installed this lock I was very impressed with the quality, fit and finish! Also with the ease of installation! I notice now that, for some reason, you can't remove the key when it's in the unlocked position, which means it must be locked at all times the key is out of the lock. This makes it a bit inconvenient when you are loading and unloading several items in a short time frame and you really don't need to have it locked. The good point is thought, there's no chance of forgetting to lock it!
Thank you for the opportunity to let you know how pleased I am with my purchase. The website was easy to negotiate and the ordering was easy. The delivery time was great for the times we are going thru. A great match for my truck easy to install. I scoured the web for this part and you were the only place I found it available. The replacement cylinder alone from GMC was $58.00, and you had to configure your ignition key to fit it. I ain't no locksmith.
The product was so easy to install that after I finished; I thought about installing them for a living...Hahahaha. No, but it was very easy, and works great!
Installed and working great!
The video was definitely useful, Thank you!
I will be buying again long as there are videos lol!
Terrible product. Instructions are super vague and the reference pictures it gives you are blurry, so worthless. Put everything together for the mechanism to not work. It takes a lot of torque to lock the tailgate. I then tried to unlock it and it would not budge. The key started to bend I was putting so much effort into twisting. I was able to unlock the tailgate by pushing on the actual mechanism itself. I tried changing everything but to no avail. I looked at every part of the unlocking mechanism to see if I could find the problem. It seemed like just turning the key could not generate enough force to unlock the tailgate. I'm glad I tested it before I put all the trim back on or I would've been screwed.
I installed the tailgate lock within 5 minutes, you provided very good and easy to follow instructions. Great product and supper fast shipment.
The actual assembly process was pretty easy. The lock cylinder was having real difficulty . turning until I put some white lithium grease on the riveted hinge bar. Finally it opened enough to work.
The locking tailgate handle installed very easy with very detailed directions. Works great and feels about the same quality as factory. Looks great and matches perfect from original.
Very happy with my purchase. Received multiple emails notifying me that my purchase was received and also shipped which also provided tracking info. Received my replacement locking tailgate handle in two days and it only took five minutes to install. Looks factory and looks and works great. Will definitely order from etrailer again!
My truck did not have a locking tailgate handle and I put on a tri fold cover and wanted to be able to keep things safe. So I shopped around and this is really the only one I can find. I was able to install it in under 15 min. It does what it's suppose to but it just seems very cheap. Not as durable as the stock one. But it works and looks good!
The installation went very easy. The instructions were clear and almost perfect. The only thing I found wrong was it said to use a 6mm driver to unscrew to bolts mounting the handle. It is actually a 10mm. The final look is great.
Found this item via google and decide to order it. After ordering I also looked [online] and seen it was some what cheaper. But went ahead and kept this order just to keep it for more of a local business. Opened the package and thought wow this is nothing but a piece of plastic. Well I installed it and while taking out the old one it too was all plastic. The only thing the clips that hold to the rods are a little more flimsy than the original. Got it installed and it wouldn’t lock unless I kinda flipped the handle while turning the key. I thought oh no this isn’t going to be good. I got out the old faithful WD-40 and sprayed the moving parts and it works like it should. So far I am pleased with the item. It is just chrome covers plastic but with normal care should last a good long time.
Looks good also on my vehicle. ( picture below).
I would recommend this item, pay a little more here but it keeps them in business. Deleobert was very fast and packaged well.
Installation went OK. Used key to lock tailgate. Using key to unlock is very stiff. Afraid I may twist off the key. Also having problems getting the top trim cap in p.ce. not easy.
Just what I needed. Jeremy H. Got me where I needed to go. Looks well made, will install in the morning.
So far I love it. I am replacing another locking handle that quit working in the traditional mode. Installation was easy and quick (less than an hour). The only thing I had to do differently than the instructions called for is ream out a hole slightly in the mounting bracket. But that was easy.
Thank you for what appears to be a quality item, so far, anyway. I am including a picture of it installed on my Ridgeline.
Thanks again
Doug
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