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Remote tail gate lock

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by oletoyman, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. Jan 5, 2023 at 1:46 PM
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    oletoyman

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  2. Jan 5, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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    TRDsport253

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    Yup should plug and play. I have the same kit for my 2021 so far, it's been great.
     
  3. Jan 5, 2023 at 7:10 PM
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    oletoyman

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    Thanks for the quick response.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2023 at 9:25 PM
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    Yes, the SO at the end of the part # is for short bed.
    LO is for long bed.

    Its a fairly straight forward install and a must have for me.
    Most time consuming part is running and zip tying the cable underneath the truck. All else is cake.
     
  5. Jan 6, 2023 at 5:19 AM
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    Thank you.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2023 at 6:26 AM
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    Mines arriving Saturday for install on a 2022 Short Bed
     
  7. Jan 6, 2023 at 7:10 AM
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    Xbowguy

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    2023 tacoma have a unlatching remote tail gate opening option or add on ?
     
  8. Jan 6, 2023 at 8:19 AM
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    mic_sierra

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    I added this to my "nice to have list" when I have some spare green backs that are burning a hole in my pocket. Thanks for linking the kit. Anyone have a non-Amazon parts supplier you like? I avoid Amazon whenever/wherever possible.
     
  9. Jan 6, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    timmy_7x

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    I just ordered the same part number from BAM its $127.33 right now. shipping is like $14. So roughly $142.
     
  10. Jan 6, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    TacoHungry

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    Same here. Just google that part number and you’ll probably find it cheaper.
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2023 at 9:21 AM
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    Korby

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    You can add it on as a dealer option for them to install or buy it yourself and install it.

    I chose to buy and install it myself. Very easy to do and saves around $100 too. Plus you can find deals on them too.
     
  12. Jan 7, 2023 at 3:36 PM
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    can u take a vid of it working ?
     
  13. Jan 7, 2023 at 8:47 PM
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    Inside the tailgate or outside?
    Easy either way.
     
  14. Jan 8, 2023 at 5:44 AM
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    how much is the kit? plug and play? part number?
     
  15. Jan 8, 2023 at 5:57 AM
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    Last edited: Jan 8, 2023
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  16. Jan 8, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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    Just ordered mine from BAM. Cant wait to installed. $47k truck should come standard with remote tailgate installed!!!
     
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  17. Jan 8, 2023 at 11:08 AM
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    blackZEBRA

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    Im assuming the part numbers are the same for 2023 models? Parts.toyota.com isn't updated for this model year yet so in theory, it does not fit certain 2023's
     
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  18. Jan 8, 2023 at 11:54 AM
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    My 2023 OffRoad window sticker was also 47k. I ordered it without the remote tailgate lock, bedlight kit, black overlays and mudguards but installed them myself to save over $600. I enjoy these kinds of projects. ;)

    Parts are the same for the 2023. I had to order some of my parts for a 2022.
     
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  19. Jan 8, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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    Install went well on 2022 TRD OR. The one thing that caught me up was the grommet - in the video I was using as a guide the guy called it the front grommet under the passenger seat, on my truck the front grommet is occupied by some factory wiring and the usable grommet was actually further under the floor liner towards the back of the seat. Once I figured that out it was a piece of cake.

    Only other thing was connecting the wire clips between the tailgate and bed, if you have larger hands that part is a little annoying.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2023 at 12:07 PM
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