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Installing A Pop and Lock Tailgate For My 3rd Generation Toyota Tacoma

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Today I added a much needed mod!! In today's video I install a pretty cool inexpensive mod, that has a big impact on using the truck! This is a "pop and lock" system that I put together for about $30. That's more then half the actual system, so I'm pretty excited to see it work! It took about 1.5 hours, maybe just a bit more, the hardest part was the wiring and just getting that from the tailgate to the passenger door. Installing the actuator itself wasn't too hard, and then it's just a matter of connecting everything and making it look nice! Pretty easy DIY project to add to the usability of the tailgate. I use it all the time and this is a great time saver, but also lets me know that the tailgate is locked when I'm not with the truck!
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Splice connectors: Had to buy from local hardware store: 10 pack AMP Splice Tap Connectors
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@ericx4124 4 года назад

Thanks for this! I actually had all the parts needed plus wiring loom so it cost just my time and nothing out of pocket. It took me about 2h including cleanup and reassembly. Works perfect and thanks again!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Nice work! Thats awesome! I've really been enjoying this upgrade!

@smookee408 4 года назад

Easy way to line up the holes on the door lock actuator is to line it up where you want it and screw two dry wall screws through it. That way you’ll have a hole exactly where you need it and you can drill it out bigger. Then put the actuator underneath and use the screws that came with it to mount the actuator to the sheet metal.

@Garuda1415 3 года назад

I just installed this kit. I could see that I needed more clearance to fit the wire protectors at the tailgate and the bed. I rigged a small platform with a piece of plywood and a bench. The plywood rested on the bumper and the bench. I partially removed the tailgate on the passenger side, angled it rearward several inches, and laid it on the platform. The extra three inches of space made this part of the job much easier.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

Hmm, I don't remember having any issues with that portion, but glad you got it figured out! Mine is still working great and I've found it to be very helpful!

@2291adrian 4 года назад

Great video! That’s awesome how you were able to save a lot money versus purchasing the Pop&Lock. Glad to see more Tacoma videos!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Thanks! For the same functions it didn't make sense to spend double, and I have some more plans for it coming soon!!

@224evans 4 года назад

I love saving money, so I just did this myself. Everything worked great, but I have a couple of comments. Before drilling the hole for the actuator rod, extend the actuator fully by pulling on it and lock the tailgate. Then drill the hole. This will ensure the rod doesn’t interfere with the locking mechanism. After wiring is complete, and everything is buttoned up, put a small amount of silicone on the floorboard grommet where the wires run through. This will prevent water from getting in the cab.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Nice tips!

@camb565 3 года назад

Dude this is great!!! Thanks for posting this up! You possibly saved me $250!! Thanks man!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

Glad I could help! I couldn't see spending more than double for the same thing! I still have it and it still works great!!

@nickalderson1141 4 года назад

I bought the same actuator for my 2018 Tacoma. Works great. Easy installation if you're able to do some pretty basic electrical work. I bought the two pack for the actuator, just in case this one goes out, I have a backup and it only cost an extra $3 for the 2 pack.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing! This has been one of my favorite mods I've done to the Tacoma!

@rickyloganjr.2362 4 года назад

Hi Mike 😄. That is honestly amazing and $30 to do the mod yourself. I think it's so awesome how well you know you're Tacoma, from the disassembling and knowing where wires go as well as how to connect them, it's wild that you know what to do. $60-$70 you did not spend and saved.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Thanks! I'm always learning something new on it and it's definitely fun!

@aeromedical6750 2 года назад

The OEM kit runs about $160 to $200 depending on where you purchase it from. If you can come up with an under $50 alternative, cudos to you. I have the OEM kit in route as I prefer something a little more “plug and play” as well as being engineered to fit the truck itself. Looking forward to getting it installed.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 2 года назад

If you want to go that route, perfectly fine! I made this kit for less than $50 and to this day it still works great and really isn't much different of an install minus the actual connection.

@davidjernigan3620 3 года назад

This is great but I would put wires inside wire harness or change to larger harness to cover wires

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

That could be something to do as well. I've had zero issues with it the way it is so it's still working fine!

@darriontunstall3708 4 года назад

Great video man!!! You did a great job on your Tacoma, it works great!!! Keep praying for me!!!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Thanks and will do!

@darriontunstall3708 4 года назад

Bros FOURR Speed thanks

@javis1873 4 года назад

Great mod, much cheaper and works as fine. I did exactly as you did and its almost 6 months old with no problem at all. It takes a little more work but maybe you could use that black duct to protect the wire from the elements, just like the OEM one that runs next to the frame. Good work with the truck looks awesome.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Yea that's a good point, I was going to but that's an easy fix if I see any issues with it, but so far so good!

@drphibesrises 4 года назад

Nice. A very useful mod. It also gave me more ideas to use actuators. Thanks.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

What else can you use it for?

@drphibesrises 4 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I plan to see if I can retrofit my non power door locks to electric. 👍

@dkwsly 4 года назад

Very cool mod! Now I need to try that on my Chevy. Thanks for the vid!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

I think it's been well worth it so far!

@tigergreg8 4 года назад

This looks so easy to do, and if i had that gate, I'd do it. Plus, why didn't they just have this on the vehicle. I have a 4Runner and as you know, you can do this with the keyfob. Great video to inspire others and make life easier for them. I was wondering if you should maybe put tubing around those wires, but maybe you don't get all the salt on your roads like we do here up North.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Someone said you can get this as an option, but I'm sure it's pricey. You mean for underneath? It snows maybe once a year but if I have issues I can always add that.

@tylerkasper6856 2 года назад

Hey Mike, great mod and Taco playlist! The link for the wire no longer works, did you remember what type you have to use? Compressed stranded? What gauge? Cheers!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 2 года назад

Glad you enjoy the videos! And it's just standard 10 or 12 gauge. Just make sure the wire is the same thickness or a bit larger than the stock wires!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 2 года назад

amzn.to/3F7J1UK Here is an updated link!

@Yettee0201 4 года назад

While this is a nice alternative what I like better with the actual pop n lock is that the actuator and setup they use goes metal on metal and uses existing mounting. Otherwise nice job 👍🏼

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Yea that's true, I didn't want to drill, but being hidden behind the panel, you'll never see that.

@ricardovarona1175 4 года назад

Thank you, for a good idea very useful

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TacomaDad 4 года назад

Yup, going to have to do this now. Thanks for the video!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

It's definitely been helpful for sure!

@ejramirez9940 4 года назад

I’m so glad my Tacoma already came with that from the factory. Phew...

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Really? What trim level would that be?

@ejramirez9940 4 года назад

Bros FOURR Speed It’s a 2017 TRD Off-road. It’s weird some of them come with it and some do not.

@jackted355 3 года назад

Hey just a heads up that your link for the wire is for solid. I'm no expert but google says this is bad for automotive since there's vibration and stranded should be used

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

Opps, good catch on that, I didn't use that for this video, but it looked identical, I'll change that!

@keepitchillpeople1947 3 года назад

Do you have a link to the stranded wire? Im not familiar with these. Thx

@brandonklardie 3 года назад

So for the splicing. There are two wires. How does one know which wire will splice into which color? Same question for the actuator side

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

I used the same kind of wire for both sides, so it doesn't matter which one goes to which side, they will be the same gauge size!

@brandonklardie 3 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed on the cab side you mentioned there are two colored wires to splice into. So it does not matter which wire either connections go to as long as its those two colors are used?

@lrfdfirefighter 3 года назад

@@brandonklardie The wires do matter if you connect it wrong when you lock the truck the tailgate will unlock so it will work opposite just test it before you put it all back together i had to take it back apart and switch the wires

@jesus636 4 года назад

I hope you have better luck with the T-Taps. I used one for my bumper light and within a couple weeks the connection wasn't stable. went back and hard-wired it and haven't had an issue.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

I'll update if I have any issues like that, but I made them pretty secure so we'll see!

@LeBoosLeisure 4 года назад

What’s up man! I got my truck today and the dealer didn’t have the key for the tailgate lock. So now I have to but and switch out an OEM lock for the tailgate handle. To do that, so I just take off the plastic cover like you did and pop the lock out? Is that something easy or more tricky to do?

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Awesome to hear you got a tacoma!! To switch out that handle it should be as easy as taking off that backing like I did and loosen some screws to take the handle out. You may have to take off the rods that go on each side which isn't hard!

@LeBoosLeisure 4 года назад

Bros FOURR Speed ok cool and what about the lock itself? I’m just replacing the actual lock in the handle. Is it easy to come out? The dealer didn’t have the key for the lock in the tailgate so I’m going to buy a new lock and key set

@timfrancis6774 4 года назад

thats what i need to do, but can you part out all the parts not just the actuator?

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

I have updated the description. The splice connectors I got from Lowes, but put the exact ones in the description.

@peteg7446 4 года назад

You should do the auto rear window open-close mod. I did on my last Tacoma 🖒

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Do you mean for the whole window like the tundra? Mine is already auto!

@crisreyes3963 4 года назад

Can you link the other parts you used like the wire and adapters to attach the wire you ran to the red and green wire

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

I have added them! The splice connectors I had to get from Lowes, but I put in the description the exact ones I used.

@crisreyes3963 4 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed thank you! I just got my tacoma today and want to do this mod. Great video bro!

@davidhuebner4027 3 года назад

I did this and well adding a fuse in the line is highly suggested!!! Unfortunately I did not add one and now it fried the connection and my truck won’t lock or unlock. 😭

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

Which fuse are you talking about? I've had zero issues with this setup since the video.

@davidhuebner4027 3 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I’m talking about putting an additional inline fuse between the wiring from the back to before it connects to the control module where you use the tap splices. What ended up happening is at the connections to the actuator there was a bit of exposed wire on both wires and they touched causing a short. I’ve checked all my fuses and can’t find one that popped. I’m now assuming I really messed things up and will be needing to take it in to get fixed. The touch sensor on the driver handle doesn’t work. The locking buttons inside don’t work. My fob only makes my truck beep twice when I press unlock but it doesn’t do anything and it does absolutely nothing when I press the lock button.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

@@davidhuebner4027 Interesting..did you check fuses under the hood and under the steering wheel?

@davidhuebner4027 3 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed yes and all the fuses I looked at are fine. That said I may have looked at the wrong ones. There are 4 20v fuses under the steering wheel that seem to be labeled for the doors and all of them are fine. Any idea which fuse(s) would be for the locks?

@sumaznstyle 4 года назад

I tried to install this on a 2020 tacoma but unlock isnt working. Can someone confirm the wiring for green to green and is it blue to black instead of red?

@Breakdancerz87 3 года назад

Did you guys ever figure it out? About to do this on mine as well

@boubou6254 4 года назад

Hey Man! I love your taco! I have a 2018 Cavalry Blue and it's a blessing everyday to drive! I do have one question however, that blue dash kit you have, where did you get it? I've seen it on a few tacomas in different colors and I can't find it anywhere.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

I actually painted all of that! Here's a video to show you the process and the products are in the description! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fZayGnmdMkM.html

@boubou6254 4 года назад

Oh that’s awesome! Thank you so much!

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

@@boubou6254 No problem!

@dampainter1 3 года назад

nice mod! been awhile since, still working ok?

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

Yup! Haven't had any issues with it and I've found it to be very convenient and useful!

@ScottHolm 4 года назад

Any need for an inline fuse? I've seen some write-ups saying you need one but others don't mention a fuse.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

I haven't had any issues doing it this way and there's no place to put a fuse for it, just taping into the wires works best.

@charlesg328 3 года назад

Isn’t this your second video on the tailgate lock,,you already did one installing a Pop and Lock with your brother ??

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

Nope this is the only video I have made doing this!

@charlesg328 3 года назад

My bad,,it was the light bar strip. Great videos. Auwsome truck

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

@@charlesg328 Oh yeah, that was a fun mod too! And thanks!!

@18Stingray1 3 года назад

Has anyone noticed after doing this the truck starts automatically locking not long after you unlock it with the fob?

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

That does happen to me, you can go into the screen and setup how long you want the truck to wait until it automatically locks, but I have noticed it randomly does it, not all the time though, so it's kind of weird.

@18Stingray1 3 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed After I wrote this I gave it some thought and I never use the fob to unlock it. So I looked in the settings and changed the autolock setting to never. Maybe that will help. That pop an lock motor really slams when mine unlocks, I hope it don't break the plastic locking mechanism. Nice video, very helpful. I saw people saying there was 2 green wires. Mine must be like yours, I only have one green wire.

@JoseGutierrez-gf1hv 4 года назад

Nice Bro !! 😎👍

@juliodavid49 3 года назад

The key is in the key fob. There is one in each fob. The one you are using is the extra key. My 2017 has one in each key fob. And I just saw you use your remote and it should have it.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

The key in the key fob doesn't unlock the bed if that's what you are talking about.

@juliodavid49 3 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed I have a 2017 TRD off road and the keys in the key fob unlock the the tail gate. That's strange that yours doesn't work. What's it for then.

@juliodavid49 3 года назад

I just read that the fob key works on the tailgate and glove box on the 2017 and up. Mine is a 2017.

@BrosFOURRSpeed 3 года назад

@@juliodavid49 That's weird I just tried it again and it worked, it's strange they gave me another completely separate key just for it, but I have found it much easier to lock and unlock like this!

@juliodavid49 3 года назад

@@BrosFOURRSpeed You're weelcome. I'm not sure but I think the big key is for making a copy at the locksmith. But I could be wrong.

@josemacevedoharrison4436 4 года назад

What green is two green

@MiguelRamirez-bn9sz 4 года назад

My tundra came with this factory

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

Oh cool, wish the tacoma did!

@crisreyes3963 4 года назад

Hey I just bought my truck this week and got all the parts to do this myself tomorrow. Do you know if this would void the warranty on the truck?

@oregonphototrekker8894 4 года назад

Cris Reyes when it comes to mods the only warranty it would void is any malfunction caused by the mod itself.

@crisreyes3963 4 года назад

@@oregonphototrekker8894 oh okay so then it would only potentially void the warranty on something like the door lock malfunctions? Or would it void everything electrical? thanks for the info!

@oregonphototrekker8894 4 года назад

Cris Reyes basically, if something quits working right on your truck, Toyota would have to demonstrate that your mod caused the malfunction. So putting in this tailgate mod isn’t a blanket void of your truck warranty or electrical warranty. But if the mod damaged the latch, you can’t expect Toyota to fix it under warranty. Click this link and scroll down under “Aftermarket Parts/Modifications” www.edmunds.com/auto-warranty/what-voids-your-vehicles-warranty.html

@markphilpot4981 4 года назад

That’s neat and easy to boot! 👍🏻 guy! One thing, get yourself a flush cutter and remove those protruding and dangerous tie wrap ends at the pull out point. That will eat an unsuspecting techs hand and he will be or you will be POed! Talking bloody hand syndrome here! Can we say bleeding like a stuffed pig? I think so!🙄

@trevorschroeder6745 4 года назад

I got it for 79 on Amazon

@papabear007 4 года назад

Will this work on a 2020 TRD 4x4 ?

@BrosFOURRSpeed 4 года назад

It should!

@jerryalejandre9753 4 года назад

Great video but.....you need to be more specific on wiring . There is 2 green wires 1 dark green and 1 light green if it wasn't for my light tester I wouldof figured it out !!