Lockable Tailgate

[Dux-n-Dawgs]

I needed a way to lock my tailgate since I put this topper on my truck bed. I seen the Pop-n-Lock unit, but from the pictures it looked like some kinda add on deal.

 

While at the Truck Accessory Store getting a new locking assembly for the ARE topper, my buddy notices a product made by 'Bully'. It's a lock assembly that mounts inside the tailgate and supplies a new bezil for the outside.

 

I think it turned out pretty slick, myself. Thought I'd pass this along to the rest of you guys. I hope you can see the key hole under the handle, this was the best picture I could get the other night. Ofcoarse you not noticing it is the main reason I like it (other than keeping CRACKHEADS out).

 

[ZZebes]

looks good

[fossil]

What holds the bezel in place in place? The OEM tailgate bezels are just held in by a clip...pretty easy to pull off.

[foghorn23]

What holds the bezel in place in place? The OEM tailgate  bezels  are just held in by a clip...pretty easy to pull off.

 

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The bezel itself does pop out, but the lock is secured by a screw from the inside of the tailgate. One of the OEM screws are removed and replaced by one in the Bully lock assembly. I've had mine for about two years. I realize is someone wants "in" bad enough they'll get in, but maybe this might slow them down or draw attention. Not a bad $20 investment.

 

vroten

[pm26]

The good news is that the new style '07 models have a factory tailgate lock. I also saw one with a factory power sliding rear window, but it is the same version Dodge uses - a regular horizontal slider with a remote control switch on the dash. Not nearly as slick as Nissan Titan or Toyota Tundra's rear slider.