We get quite a few phone calls about our tailgate locks, most of which are people asking two things… “How hard is it to install?” and “How exactly does it work?”. Since the most popular variety of tailgate lock we carry are the Pop N’ Lock tailgate locks, and since I wanted to put one on my truck anyway, in this post we will go through the installation of a Pop N’ Lock tailgate lock on my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Although this installation is specifically for a Dodge the Pop N’ Lock tailgate lock installation is basically the same for most vehicles.
The thing to keep in mind with the Pop N’ Lock tailgate locks is that the lock itself is an external application. It prevents the tailgate handle from being lifted… If you think about your house door you basically have two locks. A dead bolt and a door knob lock. Think of the tailgate lock as the door knob lock… It simply prevents the door knob, or tailgate handle from turning or lifting…
An unprotected Dodge Ram tailgate handle…
Lift the handle up all the way and insert the lock assembly into the pocket under it. Tilt it up so that the two hooks slide into the cutouts for the handle arms. Push it in forcefully until the hooks snap into place.
After the hooks have snapped into place lift the lock up slightly and peel off the backing from the adhesive tape on the underside of the lock. Then press down on the handle for at least 10 seconds to seat the lock assembly fully.
Protected Dodge Ram tailgate handle with a Pop N’ Lock Tailgate lock installed…
As long as it is in the locked position you will be unable to lift the tailgate handle, making it unable to open and steal!
As you can clearly see installing a tailgate lock is simple and effective. If you own a pickup… This is one accessory you shouldn’t leave home without!
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