Tailgate Lock Recommendation for a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Updated 10/06/2025 | Published 03/22/2016

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Question:

I have a 2009 RAM 1500 built in Dec 2008 that does not have any sort of tailgate lock. I have been wanting to get a lock for the tailgate lock for several years, but could not determine a solution. Do you have a manual lock solution for this application? If so, can you provide all reqd P/Ns? Do you have a power lock solution for this application? If so, can you provide all reqd P/Ns?

asked by: Derrek

Expert Reply:

For your 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 we have two option styles for a tailgate lock. We have the electric power lock style part # PAL8350 that will lock the handle of the manual style part # PAL9900 that locks the tailgate to the truck.

If the goal is to lock the tailgate handle the only option is the electric part # PAL8350 which I attached an install video for since the other options all lock the tailgate to the truck.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Michael

10/4/2025

My 2009 dodge ram 1500 never had a factory locking tailgate handle I would like to secure and lock the tailgate with the handle Is there anything available

Jameson C.

10/6/2025

@Michael All of the lock options we have for your truck that lock via the handle would require you to have the locking tailgate handle from the factory. In fact, the part # PAL8350 only allows you to lock the handle with the power locks of your truck. If there's a way to upgrade you handle it would be from a Dodge dealer looks like.