Best truck tailgate locks according to redditors

One thing I haven’t gotten yet but keep meaning to is a pop & lock power tailgate lock. It’s about $100 and seems pretty easy to install (there’s a few videos on YouTube). It hooks up to the wiring for the door locks so when you lock and unlock your doors, the tailgate locks and unlocks too. I’ve read Tacoma tailgates can get stolen quite often because they are easily removable.
https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Lock-PL8535-Tailgate-Toyota/dp/B00LST3022/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=tacoma+tailgate+lock&qid=1563764583&s=gateway&sprefix=tacoma+tailga&sr=8-4

I got it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H8BU5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rCUDDbW7EKXKJ

It's an ok lock. With my bed cover it really just prevents crimes of convenience. I'm actually thinking I'll just replace the handle with another plastic one, since a metal handle might break the lock if someone got enough leverage

I have this one. Works pretty good. I mainly got it because I accidentally popped the tailgate off and almost dropped it once when something got stuck in it when I shut it. Mcguard I have a 2011 f150 BTW

I was just going to grab these on Amazon because they were cheap. The weather here has been super nasty so I won’t be able to make it to a junk yard for a little while. I do need to go for some other things though. Thanks for the help!

Didnt affect it at all, the one that I got had a little cutout in it for the camera, here is a link to it:

http://www.amazon.com/Pop-Lock-Toyota-Tacoma-2005-2015/dp/B00HFW5V46?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I got the pop lock. Pop & Lock PL2310 Black Manual Tailgate Lock for Mazda/Ford (Works only with factory plastic handle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H8BU5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_x8U6wbMCK5V3A

It wasn't that expensive when I got it. But it works fine.

Order a pop lock from amazon. Then it locks when you lock the truck.

Pop & Lock PL8120Q Power Tailgate Lock for Chevy/GMC (New Body) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00439SW22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_F6t1AbVFFGVTH

Says up to 2015 but I think this is right anyway. You can check the manuf website they have a parts list and all that.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TONSNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NDz0DbHGPHDNX

Here’s the one I bought for my 2014. Took maybe 20 minutes to install.

they make one, but it is about $300.

edit: or you can just buy the latch add your own camera/

http://www.amazon.com/Pop-Lock-PL5400-Tailgate-Technology/dp/B00HLK77YO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462303789&sr=8-4&keywords=toyota+tacoma+backup+camera+tailgate

Bought this for my 2018 Tacoma works perfect, locks and unlocks with factory fob.


Pop & Lock PL8535 Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tundra https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LST3022/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_T23pYRbStximo

Absolutely no worries man. Sorry for the all caps. Low effort on my part to just copy/paste and not make it look like total crap. Anyway....

Grats on the new truck man. I think the most common 'mod' is are the vinyl inserts into the "TACOMA" on the tailgate. I can't believe they don't come from the factory this way (Thread with pics and links). While we are talking about tailgates. Toyota failed to secure our tailgates. They don't lock and unlock with the cab. The tailgate takes about 10 seconds to take off and can be carried by one person. A basic tailgate lock isn't a bad plan. Or, if you are feeling like doing a little more work Pop&Lock makes a power kit that ties into your door locks.

Another cheap and awesome mod is LED dome and map lights. While cheap and awesome these are hard to get in stock. Basically all of the MESO customs mods are easy to install and amazing.

I'm sorry to say I have zero experience with remote start. Cheers and enjoy.

Here is what I bought for my '18 tacoma