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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Tailgate power lock?

I just upgraded my crusty stock tailgate to an 08 gate! I'm thrilled!!! I found a matching gate locally and sold my stocker the following day! But now comes the security question...
I did put a hose clamp around the slider, and it would certainly slow down a potential thief, but that's not enough to keep me from worrying about it walking away. I try to keep it locked, but that can be a PITA if I'm in-and-out of it frequently.

I'd like to be able to lock/unlock it with my fob.
I've seen the "pop-&-lock" out there and it's exactly what I want... but the $100 price tag seems a tad high to me. Are there any other products I should consider? Or should I just buy the P-&-L?




 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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I would go for the pop n locks. $100 one time payment is cheap insurance on something that could cost you over $1000 to replace.
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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whatd you read my mind?! I was just thinking how to hook a remote actuator up to a tailgate this morning. I bet we could do it.
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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whatd you read my mind?!
YES... I did. (and there were a few things in there I don't care to repeat )


Here's a link to eTrailer's P&L Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black Pop and Lock Locks PAL8250
Found it a bit cheaper @ Amazon:
Pop & Lock PL8250 Power Tailgate Lock for Ford : Amazon.com : Automotive Pop & Lock PL8250 Power Tailgate Lock for Ford : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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buy an actuator and run the wire.

no sure how easy it is to get in the tailgate, though.
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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I have a power lock on my tailgate, put it on years ago. It is wired into the door lock wires so anytime the doors get locked so does the tailgate. I got it at Summit racing and it was no where near $100. Here is a link to one, and yes it will work on the '08. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hfm-tl8/overview/

If you do a search on Summit they also have some nice lock set-ups that beat the hell out of the hose clamp, which anybody can take off.
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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We could go to the junkyard and dissect some minivan or suv liftgate actuators. They tend to have shorter throws than door actuators. I have a feeling we could end up with one for free if ya catch my drift...
 
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