Tailgate Lock - Electric Kind

[boonsur]

Looking through a parts catalog, I see a couple of different manufacturers make an electric solenoid operated lock for tailgates (works with power door locks). One looked like a good deadbolt design, the other looked like it latched into a smaller hoop.



What experiences do you have with them? Is there a good one to buy for quality, durability, installation, and security?



Thanks

 

[mcandies]

I have been using one for about 6 years now and love it.



Click the link below to see the one that I have.



Pace Edwards

 

[phoekema]

tailgate lock alternative

If all you are after is security (not having your tailgate stolen), Genos Garage used to have an item that simply fastened over the right side hinge/pivot that prevents the tailgate from being removed. I have not seen it in their advertisements lately, but they may still offer it. It was quite inexpensive, as I remember.

Another idea, anyway.



Paul H

 

[boonsur]

I'm going to buy a Roll-N=Lock tonneau cover which can lock closed, without latching to the tailgate. Then I could just drop the tailgate to access. But then, I need a way to lock the tailgate closed.

 

[JGK]

I, too, have the Pace Edwards like mcandies, and it works fine. However, if you pop the cover off around the latch handle, which you can do with a screw driver, and reach in there with said screw driver, you can move the deadbolt aside and open the gate.



So it's a deterrent, but not a big one.



-Jay

 

[Casey Ray]

One for sale on eBay

This is what you are looking for:



<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2400467937&category=6779>



Bocifus

 

[TEaton]

I got one from JC Whitney. About $60. 00. You take the tailgate latch out and mount it inside. Works with existing power locks and have had no problems. Hope this helps.

Troy

 

[tgbol]

Just take a hose clamp and put it around the right hinge. It take a whole lot longer for some one steal the tail gate. Moet theives won't take the time.