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Pop & Lock Tailgate Defender For Tacoma (1996-2025)

221 reviews
$34.95
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First it was catalytic converters, now people are stealing tailgates at a high rate as they're extremely valuable and can be stolen in seconds even if you have an OEM lock on your tailgate. Protect your tailgate from theft with the Pop & Lock Tailgate Defender, a universal tailgate lock designed to fit any truck to prevent tailgate theft. Similar to the design as a padlock, the Tailgate Defender fits around the passenger side of the tailgate hinge and locks the tailgate to the truck. Once locked into place, the tailgate can easily open and close but cannot be removed. As tailgate thefts are on the rise, the Tailgate Defender is a terrific low-cost option to help prevent your tailgate from being stolen. Installs in seconds with no special tools required. Includes a set of keys for easy removal.

  • Helps prevent your tailgate from being stolen
  • Universal design, check the application for proper fit
  • Installs in seconds with no special tools

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KC
05/13/2025
Kyle C.
United States

Tailgate defender

Super easy install, quality product. Worth the money for the piece of mid

JC
05/13/2025
James C.
United States

Easy and Solid Security

Affordable, easy to install, and effective out-of-sight deterrent. Great customer service when I had a few questions about installing with bed stiffeners in place. I highly recommend this product.

AS
05/12/2025
Antonino S.
United States

Tail gate lock

Easy to install.. it’s a great lock ..

DF
05/08/2025
Dave F.
United States

Locked in

Good product overall. Had some difficulty getting it to unlock and open for installation. The directions say quarter turn of the key but mine only turned about an eighth of the way. I had to hook it on a nail and yank on it to get the clasp to come off. After that, installation was easy. The lock is solid enough to prevent all but the most determined thieves from stealing your tailgate.

MB
05/07/2025
Monique B.
United States

Safe and easy

It was a quick install. The video helped and it took less than 2 minutes to install. I feel safe!