Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock with Handle - Manual Lock - Black
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Don't let thieves steal your cargo or tailgate. Add security for your valuables with this keyed, steel tailgate lock with ABS plastic handle. This custom lock is perfect for use with tonneau covers and camper shells. Replaces your OEM handle.
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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
The lock works perfectly. Highly recom mended.
Had it for about a year. Easy to install! No problems at all
Product works great and easy install, directions are spot on
I have used the lock for a year now and t still works fine. My wife had to talk me into installing it but she was right.
It's a lock that lets me lock the pickup gate. Easy to install and so far no issues.
Great product, instillation easy. A solid product. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a more secure truck bed you can’t beat this one.
Very satisfied with the end result. Had trouble viewing the pictures you have in the instructions, very blurry
Great service, shipped quick and fit like it was a factory install
I like the manual one over the electric one. In the winter time the electric one does not work. It freezes up.
Internet saved me on putting this on but it come out great good product!!! 3 I enjoyed shopping at the e-trailer and I'll go back when need!!! All the sales people were knowledgeable and polite thanks!!!
The pop and lock for our 2017 Honda Ridgeline arrived promptly and was nicely packed. My husband and I had no problem installing it with the instructions provided. Thanks!
Works great, easy to install with available video
Roger
4/28/2021
Unit still working great
This product works ok and I appreciated the modest cost. My only concern, which prevented a 5 star rating, was the use of a spring in the solution. I had trouble with the spring after opening the box. Customer Service was great and sent me a new one. The experience leads me to wonder how long the spring will function properly after repeated use.
The tailgate lock works great. Took me about an hour, but I was watching video (on the install) while working. Fairly easy job, and it adds a ton of utility to the truck. Great price too. I recommend watching a couple YouTube videos before doing the job. The etrailer video is great with the exception of the top cap removal. I don't recommend sepay the top cap off, but remove it as one piece by tapping it to the right. Very happy with the product.
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.
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.
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.
Ron
5/8/2024
After year, still working fine! On trips, it is nice to have the tailgate locked so anything in the bed is out of sight. Combined with a bed cover all is secure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pamela
10/26/2025
My only complaint is that it is difficult to unlock. I have even had to use pliers to increase the grip on the key.
Andrew N.
10/27/2025
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
Kate F.
1/28/2026
Install looks great Doug! Glad we had the right fit for you!
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Greg
4/21/2022
Great!