Tailgate Locking Handle - 2008 Silverado

[ricog69]

Greetings.

 

Looking to put in a locking tailgate handle. Seen ones manufactured by bully and pop n lock. Neither looks perfect - was wondering if any of you had opinions from experience with either or other suggested manufacturers. Seems like the Avalanche has one from the factory - is it a direct fit replacement? Anyone done this.

 

Reason I am getting one is that I am about to have a Cap fitted and want the most deterrent possible. I know it won't stop a really determined theif . . .

 

Thanks for any pointers in advance.

[AgDoctor]

You can get one for your truck from your dealership. They look good, not much different from yours now. Not sure on cost, probably about $200.

[ricog69]

You can get one for your truck from your dealership. They look good, not much different from yours now. Not sure on cost, probably about $200.

 

Thanks man.

 

Just found it GM PART # 17802393

 

Is the only hard part getting it to work with your keys? I've done this with locks similar to Chevy's on my BMW motorcycles . . . just fitting the right pins - is it the same on this?

[ricog69]

You can get one for your truck from your dealership. They look good, not much different from yours now. Not sure on cost, probably about $200.

 

Thanks man.

 

Just found it GM PART # 17802393

 

Is the only hard part getting it to work with your keys? I've done this with locks similar to Chevy's on my BMW motorcycles . . . just fitting the right pins - is it the same on this?

 

 

Duh - sorry I just found this thread. all questions answered, move along. . . .;)

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...=72418&st=0

[700 sportsman]

I add the factory one to my sierra, it is really handy, I got mine off ebay for $50, and all you had to do was put your key in and turn it, and that codes the lock, you just pop off the bezel,and take out the 3 bolts on the back and unhook the rods, and your done

[700 sportsman]

And for $hits and giggles, here's a pic

 

[elcompalaline]

Got mine from my local dealer for $50. Nothing like a GM part if you ask me, so check pricing there first then with the aftermarket stuff second. Good luck!

[jblock285]

Here is some on ebay right now. They're a little cheaper than gmpartsdirect, at least for me and shipping should be much faster

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-S...3A1%7C72%3A1171

 

A local dealer quoted me over $200 for this while my truck was there getting work done

[shocktrp]

I had posted an install guide for this - but it is apparently gone now.

 

It should take you less than 1/2 hour to do the whole thing.

 

They come from GM un-keyed - you install it, insert your key, turn it, and you're done.

[700 sportsman]

Here is some on ebay right now. They're a little cheaper than gmpartsdirect, at least for me and shipping should be much faster

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-S...3A1%7C72%3A1171

 

A local dealer quoted me over $200 for this while my truck was there getting work done

 

That's the same one I got