Protect Your Tailgate

[Droid]

Warrior, what do you mean the 11 has the lock. Like the normal key lock or something extra? like in this thread? My screw is waiting shipment, and curious about this so i can be prepared.

A manual tailgate lock is standard on 2011s...for some reason I thought it was on 2010s too though. It uses the same key as the rest of the locks in the truck.

 

[Madcowranch]

My 2010 has locking tail gate. Thought they all did as well.

 

[trolls56]

They all have a manual lock. I want a power lock on mine. I keep my railroad bag and most of my gear in the back now that i have a Backflip f1. I would be nice not to have to manually lock/unlock it every time.

 

[delt530]

got it, i new about the regular keylock, thought you meant it already had the extra lock. thanks.

 

[spot]

I've been looking at the mcgard lock and it appears to be a hose clamp with a key socket. What am I missing?

 

[SERG09]

My dealer warned me to keep the tailgate locked (especially because of camera) as well as tires. Both are a commodity in my area. I had seen this product and wondered a) how dependable is it and b) can the unit be wired to trigger with the factory fob?

http://www.realtruck.com/pop-lock-power-tailgate-locks/R1457P1C1T.html

 

[BajaRider]

Wish Ford would have made the tailgate lock work with the key fob! Remembering, to lock the tailgate does not always work for me.

 

[BMart]

You know you've got a nice truck when people want to jack your tailgate.

Hope they don't figure out how easy it is to remove a windshield wiper

 

[SilverBolt]

Use a kit like this for a power lock. Run a wire from the factory door locks to the solenoid. When you lock/un-lock your doors the gate will do the same.

Vehicle Power Accessories 80138 - VPA Heavy Duty Power Trunk/Hatch/Door Latch Release Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

It will take some minor fab work but nothing that can't be done with basic tools and a 6-pack.

 

[justthebest]

Had a tailgate stolen off my old Ram - have one of these on the Raptor!