Tailgate Lock

[century7]

Did some searching on the forum and could not find what i was looking for so i figure i would ask. Since i have been hearing of some local thefts of tailgates and rims i figure i better finally bite the bullet and put a lock on the tailgate. I hate thives

 

 

Anyways, i have a 2007 Silverado Classic and want to add a tailgate lock. But i really want to have it set up where i can get it keyed so i can use the ignition key. Do they make a part for this that will not cost a fortune? If not want others do you recommend for locks?

[Leadman]

I'm not sure about your model, but for my '08 I got the locking handle assembly from gmpartsdirect and it ships unkeyed - you put your key in and twist it around and it sets it for your key.

[MS3DALE]

For the GMT800 trucks there are separate keys for the tailgate lock,they do not use the factory key.

[century7]

For the GMT800 trucks there are separate keys for the tailgate lock,they do not use the factory key.

 

 

Do you have any recommedations for an aftermarket one?

[MS3DALE]

For the GMT800 trucks there are separate keys for the tailgate lock,they do not use the factory key.

 

 

Do you have any recommedations for an aftermarket one?

 

 

Popnlock

[nickvrebel]

the best thing you can do is put a hose clamp on the hinge side that slides out.

 

All tailgate locks can be easily defeated, even the OEM version currently available.

using a hose clamp to keep the tailgate from being able to be removed will slow them down incredibly more and will require tools. Tailgate theft can occur in under 5 seconds under normal circumstances, it's an easy target. The hose clamp will put them over a minute drastically increasing the effort and requiring a light if doing it at night - two factors that would make most thieves move on to an easier target, like the cheap tailgate locks they can rip off the gate by hand.

[Stevens03]

Pace Edwards

[century7]

the best thing you can do is put a hose clamp on the hinge side that slides out.

 

All tailgate locks can be easily defeated, even the OEM version currently available.

using a hose clamp to keep the tailgate from being able to be removed will slow them down incredibly more and will require tools. Tailgate theft can occur in under 5 seconds under normal circumstances, it's an easy target. The hose clamp will put them over a minute drastically increasing the effort and requiring a light if doing it at night - two factors that would make most thieves move on to an easier target, like the cheap tailgate locks they can rip off the gate by hand.

 

 

Can you post pics of this? I am not sure where you put them. I do like the idea that i can still open and close the tailgate without dealing with the key. Also i know with any locks if a thief wants it bad enough they will get it. All i want to do is slow them down so maybe they move on to the next truck.

[nickvrebel]

this is on a tacoma, but you should get the idea:

google search "hose clamp tailgate" and you will see lots of Toyota and Ford guys have done this. It's the same concept for all trucks.

 

It goes on the passenger side. The tailgate can be removed by lowering it, removing the straps, hold the tailgate at approximately a 45* angle and pull out on the passenger side first. It's that easy and with a little experience it can be done blind folded (or in complete darkness). this mod will require them to remove the hose clamp first, which will take time.

[century7]

this is on a tacoma, but you should get the idea:

google search "hose clamp tailgate" and you will see lots of Toyota and Ford guys have done this. It's the same concept for all trucks.

 

It goes on the passenger side. The tailgate can be removed by lowering it, removing the straps, hold the tailgate at approximately a 45* angle and pull out on the passenger side first. It's that easy and with a little experience it can be done blind folded (or in complete darkness). this mod will require them to remove the hose clamp first, which will take time.

 

That is awesome. Thanks for sharing! I like this as i can still use my tailgate without having to geal with a key but it will still throw down the crooks. Plus it is much cheaper then the actual lock. I am going to have to see if how this will work on my truckl. How come you only pu it on one side and not both?

[foghorn23]

If you do decide to go with a tailgate lock take a look at the Bully lock. I had one of these on my 04 Silverado. The only downside is that it has a separate key, but it does look OEM.

 

More information at this link.

 

Make sure you check out the video on the page as well. I personally liked the look of this better than the pop n lock mentioned above. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[nickvrebel]

That is awesome. Thanks for sharing! I like this as i can still use my tailgate without having to geal with a key but it will still throw down the crooks. Plus it is much cheaper then the actual lock. I am going to have to see if how this will work on my truckl. How come you only pu it on one side and not both?

it only slips out on one side, once that side is out the other side will slide out to the side (look in your owner's manual for instructions on how to remove the tailgate, then get a friend to help and try it.) It will work on 1999-2006 trucks for sure, I did it to my 2003.

[Nitro375]

the best thing you can do is put a hose clamp on the hinge side that slides out.

 

All tailgate locks can be easily defeated, even the OEM version currently available.

using a hose clamp to keep the tailgate from being able to be removed will slow them down incredibly more and will require tools. Tailgate theft can occur in under 5 seconds under normal circumstances, it's an easy target. The hose clamp will put them over a minute drastically increasing the effort and requiring a light if doing it at night - two factors that would make most thieves move on to an easier target, like the cheap tailgate locks they can rip off the gate by hand.

 

DITTO

[karlitos]

Did some searching on the forum and could not find what i was looking for so i figure i would ask. Since i have been hearing of some local thefts of tailgates and rims i figure i better finally bite the bullet and put a lock on the tailgate. I hate thives

 

 

Anyways, i have a 2007 Silverado Classic and want to add a tailgate lock. But i really want to have it set up where i can get it keyed so i can use the ignition key. Do they make a part for this that will not cost a fortune? If not want others do you recommend for locks?

 

 

For less that $20, you can get a lock by McGard as another option. http://mcgard.com/Applications/AutomotiveS...FlSkQRFXQ%3d%3d

 

I thought I've seen another post that had a differnt brand that also bolted to the tailgate on another post.....?

[mumaluke]

I'm not sure about your model, but for my '08 I got the locking handle assembly from gmpartsdirect and it ships unkeyed - you put your key in and twist it around and it sets it for your key.

 

 

Do you have a part number for this? I am looking to do the same, but unsure what to get on gmpartsdirect.com

 

Thanks!