Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock – An Overview

What it Is and What it Does: It’s an extra-strong steel lock that fits under your Tacoma’s tailgate handle that keeps people from opening the tailgate without a key.

The Pop and Lock Tailgate Handle Lock - looks factory, install is easy, and the cost is about $60

Who It’s For: Tailgate locks are usually for people who have tonneau covers, but not always. If you own a tonneau cover, the Pop & Lock will turn your truck bed into a giant locking trunk. If you don’t own a tonneau cover, the biggest benefit to a Pop & Lock is to keep your tailgate from walking away on it’s own.

Key Features:

1. It’s designed to look “factory” – it won’t stick out as an after-market part
2. It’s made from armored steel – the manufacturer says it would take a plasma torch to cut this lock
3. Installation is fast and easy – 15 minutes or so
4. It’s made in the USA

A tailgate lock option for Toyota Tacoma owners

What Owners Say: People who have reviewed the part on AutoAnything.com generally seemed to agree that install was easy, and that the lock “looks like it belongs.” One person said that “the price seems steep but once you get it and see the quality…[it’s] well worth the price.”

Who Makes It? The Pop & Lock is made by Mitech Plastics, a Canadian company headquartered in Welland, Ontario. Since 1988, Mitech has been making plastic parts for a variety of industries, including auto manufacturers like Toyota. The part is manufactured in the USA and comes with a 1 year warranty.

How Much? AutoAnything.com sells the Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock for about $60.