POP & Lock – Manual Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits 2005 to 2015 Models, Anti Theft, Truck Tailgate Lock Replacement, Easy to Install, Made in The USA (Black, PL5500, Standard Lock)

Just installed the pop & lock on my Tacoma. It fit perfect and very easy to install. All I needed was a 10mm socked and a small screwdriver to help unplug the camera. Installation time approximately 20 minutes.

Very pleased with this tailgate locking handle, it looks great and was easy to install. Now I’m able to lock up bed with new bed cover and help protect tailgate from being stolen.

Install is easy and it works well. Based on other reviews, only time will tell if it lasts.

It looks factory! Great product

For security.

It work

I purchased this for my 2nd Gen Tacoma base model, which did not come with a locking tailgate. Recently got a camper shell for it so wanted full security.The installation is pretty straightforward. The package did not include instructions, but they do have online video instruction which were well done and easy to follow.I'm giving this 3 stars because the quality is very cheap. I could tell right away when lifting it out of the package, "this is cheaply made". Once installed, the feel and actuation is also very cheap-feeling and not terribly responsive. I could say the same about the locking tumbler mechanism. Cheap, not that great.In the end, it does what I need it to. But for the asking price, I think it's a bit much. Someone else could likely offer the same solution, with better quality, for the same price or less).Again, they do offer some good online instructional advice. But still. I don't see any reason some couldn't come in and offer something closer to OEM quality for the same price.

I ordered my first Pop and Lock tailgate handle directly from the manufacturer back in 2009 for my 2010 Tacoma PreRunner (with backup camera). The tailgate release lever (hook) arm recently broke and I opted to replace it with a newer model. I use my truck bed a lot so I’m constantly opening and closing the tailgate. This being said, I feel that the first lock lasted quite a while considering the heavy use of something made out of plastic-type materials.FIRST IMPRESSION: The first thing I noticed about the newer model is that it is totally redesigned. The key tumbler is now located on the left hand side of the unit and the backup camera slot is located on the right. All of the internal working mechanisms have been redesigned compared to earlier model and it worked very smoothly out of the box. The accompanying instructions are very good, however, I recommend going to Pop and Lock’s Website to view the instructions and excellent illustrations for your particular vehicle.MINOR INSTALLATION/OPERATION ISSUE: The installation process for the new model is pretty straight-forward and easy—providing the installer follow the how-to instructions exactly. However, I experienced an interference issue with the tailgate release lever (hook) binding under my tailgate handle OEM backup camera holder. After I completed the installation, I closed and opened the tailgate a few times to check if I had done everything correctly. I lifted the tailgate to the closed position, turned the handle key to the lock position, and pulled up on it a couple times to make sure the lock was secured. I tried to unlock the tumbler using the same key but it would not turn to the left (unlocked position)--the handle release lever would not disengage. Upon closer inspection and examination of the locking mechanisms, I found that the release lever (hook) was lodging under the OEM camera holder housing (next to the lower left mounting bolt) every time I would pull up on the handle after locking.SOLUTION: I fixed this minor problem by removing the camera holder from the Pop and Lock handle and then filing away a small amount of the plastic material around the camera holder mounting hole. After making this ‘minor’ modification to the camera holder and reinstalling everything, the Pop and Lock and tailgate works flawlessly. NOTE: The problem related to the camera holder and not with the Pop and Lock unit.OVERALL IMPRESSION: This is the second Pop and Lock I’ve purchased and I think the product is very good and useful. Yes, the first one I purchased in 2009 broke but it did its job while it lasted. This product is very easy to install and it works very well. I am rating this product with five stars solely based on previous experience and I trust that the newer model will do its job as well.FINAL NOTE: I’ve always had a lockable hard-top Tonneau cover and a Pop and Lock on my truck. I feel that two locking mechanisms serve as a “deterrent”, but not a cure all. Yes, I am fully aware of the Thief’s Creed: “If I really want it, then I will find a way to take it.” I’ll just say that a two lock tailgate combination has served me well; especially considering that some areas I travel often expose my truck to break-in opportunities.

Took 5 mins to install works perfect

No mounting bolts included. Also you may want to use the red and green mounting clips off of your original unit as the new ones don’t seem as strong. The unit itself is very good.

I don't expect this to last more than a few winters, it feels really flimsy and looks like it will corrode pretty quickly. On the other hand, it was dead simple to install and will probably act as a pretty good deterrent to thieves.

Fit my 2006 perfectly and installation was a breeze with easy to follow instructions ! Great product !

The product is as described and delivered quickly