Hello and welcome to my channel. This DIY channel is dedicated to the Overlanding Build of my 3rd Gen 2016-2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. I hope you follow me through the entire build experience and I hope that somewhere along the way, I can help you in some level - and that we can learn from each other. Please be a Tacoma-buddy and hit the subscribe and notification bell buttons, cheers!
You've heard about pick-up truck tailgates being stolen. To deter an alleviate this, here's a short video tutorial on how to install an inexpensive tailgate lock on a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro (3rd Gen Tacoma) to deter thieves from driving away with your tailgate.
TIP (by one of my viewers @Grove Tucky) as some people are having a lot of trouble removing the T40 screws: It's easier to remove the factory bolt if you remove the tailgate. Just unhook the cable, open the tailgate to about 45 degrees and lift. Rest it on a towel on your bumper. Hit the bolt 3 or 4 times with a punch. Removal of some of the corner seam sealant using a blade maybe required (as it maybe too thick for the lock bracket to fit).
To purchase this (and shout out to Christian06 of TacomaWorld.com!):
1. Become a member on Tacomaworld.com (create a user profile)
2. Send money PayPal: bugdoctorchris@hotmail.com
3. In the notes, provide:
- your name
- shipping address
- your Tacoma generation
- your TacomaWorld username
Price: 3rd gens are US$25, T45 tamper proof screw US$3.50 (optional)
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Thanks and until the next video!
Alex (Tacoma Mod XELA)
DISCLAIMER
I do not endorse nor am I compensated by the companies of the products that I install or the tools that I use. The sole purpose of my videos is to show you my installation approach and share ideas that I have. I am not a professional or an expert in these subject matters but rather, just self-taught. The information that I share in my videos are from my personal experiences and personal opinions, researched materials from manuals or internet documents, and from blogs or forums that may not be 100% accurate. Please do your own diligence to ensure correct product fitment when purchasing via any links that I may provide by verifying with manufacturer or dealer. I am not responsible for information provided here that may cause any damages or financial loss. Changes, omissions or additions maybe performed without notification and I reserve the right to make these changes without notice or obligation.