Stolen Tailgates

[OrienteeringMapGuy]

I wanted to be sure before ordering a tailgate lock from McGard, so I contacted them. Their reply is attached. Does anyone know of a company that has a different solution?

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[Timster]

I have a McGard and it is an easy install, no drilling, and works perfectly.

https://mcgard.com/automotive/tailgate-lock/

Can you provide the model number? McGard claims no compatibility with Gen 4s.

 

[EastonTaco]

Can you provide the model number? McGard claims no compatibility with Gen 4s.

I think it was 76029 which I got at the Toyota dealership, but I don’t have the package anymore. Perhaps you can call or email McGard to be sure.

 

[TacoFish]

I installed the 76029 yesterday. Here is the link on Amazon https://a.co/d/ero8TpX

 

[Timster]

I installed the 76029 yesterday. Here is the link on Amazon https://a.co/d/ero8TpX

Awesome. Thank you.

 

[Forest Moon]

Too many mixed reviews for me. One Tacoma owner claimed it damaged their tailgate. I'm going to purchase the Pop & Lock one, it's universal and the vendor states it works on the 4th gens.
Tailgate Defender - Tacoma Lifestyle

 

[HoptownBob]

I had to cut a 1/2” wide strip of aluminum to wrap around mine (the clamp band is too narrow) and then installed the clap around it. You’ll have to leave it slightly loose to be able to rotate it to its final resting position (It has to rotate forward for the tailgate to close). Position clamp as far right as possible and aluminum strip to the left. After looking at the Pop & Lock, I think I would order that one. It looks like it would be the better choice. But they will both work.
https://www.tacomalifestyle.com/products/the-gate-defender-l-pop-lock

 

[EastonTaco]

It looks like you may have it rotated 90 degrees forward. Here is mine installed.

 

[HoptownBob]

It looks like you may have it rotated 90 degrees forward. Here is mine.

Yes, it is! I had to do that for my tailgate to close properly. I notice that your tail gate doesn’t have the rubber edge that mine does. Is yours a 2024 - automatic tailgate?

 

[EastonTaco]

Yes, it is! I had to do that for my tailgate to close properly. I notice that your tail gate doesn’t have the rubber edge that mine does. Is yours a 2024 - automatic tailgate?

Wow that is different. Mine is a 2024 TRD Sport without an automatic tailgate.

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