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Universal-fit stainless steel tailgate lock helps to prevent the theft of your truck's tailgate. Tool-free installation. Does not interfere with the operation of your tailgate. Includes 2 keys and adapter for trucks with smaller hinges.
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To install, simply open your tailgate and slip the metal hasp around the hinge on the passenger's side of your truck. Slide the lock housing over the hasp until it's snug around the tailgate hinge and secure it with the included key. You can close the tailgate with the lock installed. The Gate Defender will not interfere with normal tailgate operation.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (82 Customer Reviews)
Universal-fit stainless steel tailgate lock helps to prevent the theft of your truck's tailgate. Tool-free installation. Does not interfere with the operation of your tailgate. Includes 2 keys and adapter for trucks with smaller hinges.I have purchased many items from etrailer over many years. Excellent prices and great customer service. You are my one stop shopping site for trucks, RV's and my farm equipment. Your fast shipping has been a life saver for my business. Thanks very much!!!
Perfect fit for my 2010 Ranger. No longer do I have to be concerned about some theft walking off with my tailgate. What a great idea, execution of design, price and marketing. Very pleased with my purchased from etrailer.com
I have had my tailgate lock on my 2015 Tacoma for 1 year,and I am so happy with my purchase. I have not had any problems, it's still like brand new.
Great product, easily installed, affordable protection. Best of all is the peace of mind it gives me. I recommend it to any truck owner.
Bryan W was very helpful when I wrote to advise the lock would not unlock. He gave me some hints and offered to replace it but I was able to get it working with the use of WD40. I then installed the lock on my 2010 Tacoma with no problem.
My City has been plagued by a series of tailgate thefts and this lock gives me piece of mind.
I appreciated the immediate customer service response.
Great product, keeps the tailgate secure, easy to install, difficult to take off unless you have the key. Never have to worry about my tailgate coming up missing with this on.
Yes I received the pop lock for tailgate and came very quick preciate it very happy with it fit good and I thank you all very much.
Excellent lock that keeps my tailgate secure. I would highly recommend this product and, if needed, I would most definitely purchase another one from this company.
Installed it on my 2014 Toyota Tacoma after my tailgate was stolen, this lock is very easy to install and works very well. I highly recommend it.
Tailgate didnt have a lock and I purchased the Pop & Lock. Easy to install and great product!
After looking at the basic tailgate locks that required replacing the handle, I decided that I did not want another key jangling around in my pocket. I couldn't tell for sure whether keyed alike locks would require additional time and effort (trip to the dealer) after the sale. I simply wanted a basic deterrent that would work. This seems to fit the bill.
Majusa
9/2/2018
Tailgate is still on both trucks. I even put one of these locks on a truck with a lockable tailgate. I tend to forget to lock the tailgate every time but with the Pop and Lock, no need to remember. A little extra peace of mind.
Very easy installation.
Excellent product and easy to install. Wanted to protect my tailgate from being stolen. Pop & Lock is great value for the money. Does what is supposed to do.
Dave R.
1/9/2018
yes. tailgate lock works great. Have had no problems at all. Regards. DR.
This lock works just like the day I put it on after a year on my truck. I forget it's there and I don't worry about my gate disappearing...
Bert
11/27/2018
Still on the truck and I forget its there. Still have my tailgate. Looks like it is holding up well. I wonder where the key is???
Product is as expected. Fit my 2012 Tacoma with included adapter ring. Hoping it will keep the honest people honest. Wait time was a bit longer than hoped (1 month) as they were awaiting shipment from their supplier but they did reply after order to notify me of the wait.
Derek
3/6/2019
Lock seems to be holding strong with no issues. thanks
Easy to install...and for the most part it will ward off the "fast and furious" tail gate thieves...they'll get frustrated and go to other easier targets.
Good value for the money.
Lou B.
8/18/2016
Great product. Easy to install.
Easy to install perfect lock to secure my gate , I do recommend it.
Bought 2 when I only needed one. Piece of mind for the times we live in. Goes well with my locking fuel cap.
at the time i purchased the lock numerous toyota tacoma tailgates were being stolen in hawaii. the lock prevents that, handles hawaii hot climate and still functions. great product would recommend.
I love how easy the installation went ! The easy down feature is something I wish the manufacturer would have had as a feature but thankfully this product is out and works absolutely perfect. I also bought the tailgate lock and that was super easy to install as well and provides peace of mind . Even though the tailgate locks when truck is locked up it is nice to know that if I forget to lock the truck up my gate is still safe from thieves . Great products all the way around ! Thanks !
It's a little difficult to open it. It seems like I can take the driver side off and slide the tailgate off
2015 Ford F150. Pop & Lock, The Gate Defender is a great product. A little tough getting hasp out of lock at first, but loosened up after a few times. Attached to tailgate with ease and should be the deterrent needed to keep tailgate from being stolen.
We recently purchased 2 tailgate locks for my removable tailgate.
They were easy to put on. I tried removing the tailgate off with the locks in place & it looks like the next thief will have trouble stealing this one. Since my first tailgate was stolen I might purchase an extra lock since stealing tailgates is becoming popular here in AZ. These locks are great and it's cheaper to invest in these locks than to buy a new tailgate. I would recommend this product.
Phoenix, AZ
Just received my tailgate lock. The quality looks far better than what I was expecting. Of the many choices on the market I believe to have made the right purchase. I'm sure it will look as well installed as it does in the package.
This product fits perfectly on my 2014 Tacoma. Fits snuggly, yet fairly easy to remove when the tailgate needs to be taken out. Only small thing about that is that it was a bit tricky to install. The tailgate has to be partially taken off the hinge but once you work around that, it fits nicely. This is a good product.
Awesome! Had my tailgate ripped off my Tacoma. Works great along with the lock on the tailgate handle
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John L.
8/26/2023
Great! A very simple, well designed, quality product that provides superb security. To consider how easily your tailgate can be simply lifted off and carried away by a theft, and the thousands of dollars it costs to buy a new one, paint it to match and install it, I’m surprised everyone doesn’t buy one of these inexpensive hinge locks.