Tailgate Lock Recommendation for a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

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I have a 2009 RAM 1500 built in Dec 2008 that does not have any sort of tailgate lock. I have been wanting to get a lock for the tailgate lock for several years, but could not determine a solution. Do you have a manual lock solution for this application? If so, can you provide all reqd P/Ns? Do you have a power lock solution for this application? If so, can you provide all reqd P/Ns?

asked by: Derrek

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For your 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 we have two option styles for a tailgate lock. We have the electric power lock style part # PAL8350 that will lock the handle of the manual style part # PAL9900 that locks the tailgate to the truck.

If the goal is to lock the tailgate handle the only option is the electric part # PAL8350 which I attached an install video for since the other options all lock the tailgate to the truck.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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