Feature Breakdown: Pop and Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle Video

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Review of Pop and Lock Locks PAL5500

Today we're going to review part number PAL5500. This is the Pop and Lock manual custom locking tailgate handle. It's black in color. This is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the Toyota Tacoma vehicle, starting in 2005. On a custom fit part, I always recommend to go to our website, use our fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle and it will show you if this will work for your… see more >

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Is There A Way To Use The Pop & Lock Tailgate Handle With The Backup Camera On My 2014 Toyota Tacoma

The Pop & Lock Custom Locking Tailgate handle #PAL5500 will fit your 2014 Toyota Tacoma but you will need this mounting clip #PL5455CAMB to relocate your backup camera. I've included some videos for you to check out and see how it installs!

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Replacement Toyota Tacoma BOLT Lock Core for Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock PAL5500

Yes! We've got exactly what you're looking for with the Replacement Lock Core for Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock #PL5400CONV. This replaces the existing lock core on your Pop & Lock Custom Locking Manual Tailgate Handle #PAL5500, which fits…

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I have another option for you, but the Pop & Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle #PAL5500 you were looking at is a manual only lock meaning it can only be locked or unlocked via the included key. Instead you will want the #PAL8540 which is…

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The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Handle with Lock #PAL5400 that you referenced is confirmed as a fit for all models of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma so it would work well for you. This one will key to your truck door key so that the same key will open the…

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Manual Tailgate Lock for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma Doublecab Prerunner

Yes. I checked with Pop and Lock and manual tailgate lock #PAL5500 is a fit for your 2015 Toyota Tacoma Doublecab Prerunner. If you wanted to make it a power lock you could use the conversion kit #PAL8525.

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Can Pop and Lock Backup Tailgate Lock Fit 2006 Toyota Tacoma with Aftermarket Radio

The Pop & Lock Custom Locking Tailgate Handle #PAL5500 that you referenced is a fit for a 2006 Toyota Tacoma with our without factory backup camera and would be perfectly compatible with an aftermarket stereo installed as well.

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