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How hard is it to install the OEM electric tailgate lock ?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Spotshooter, Apr 2, 2020.

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  1. May 18, 2020 at 10:06 PM
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    I went to my local dealership for my free oil change. I asked for a price quote to instal the OEM tail gate lock. They told me $605 for labor. I was dumbfounded at their price. They then said it’s a region specific item and was surprised I was allowed to order it and said this was a complex install since their mater technician have to do a special install for this.
     
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  2. May 18, 2020 at 10:09 PM
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    Don't understand why ppl complain about how loud a tailgate lock is...it's a tailgate o_O
     
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  3. May 18, 2020 at 10:09 PM
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    That's called the "We don't want to do it" price.
     
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  4. May 18, 2020 at 10:12 PM
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    That’s pretty much what I thought.
     
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  5. May 18, 2020 at 10:12 PM
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    They're idiots. I installed a universal application and it wasn't a big deal at all.
     
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  6. May 18, 2020 at 10:16 PM
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    Before they could give me a quote on price. They told me they had to look into it because since it’s a region item. My tundra may not be able to install the item. I was about to say they were stupid. But then I was stupid to ask them for a install price quote.
     
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  7. May 18, 2020 at 10:18 PM
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    They helped you dodge a bullet. That shop would've probably done a hack job
     
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  8. May 19, 2020 at 6:25 AM
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    Bought my OEM one from Cool Springs, installed in like 1.25 hours. Super easy and very clear instructions on the Cool Springs thread about it.
     
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  9. May 19, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    I forgot that I installed mine the day after and it scared the shit out of me when I unlocked my truck :rofl:. Since then I've gotten used to it but it is pretty loud.
     
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  10. May 19, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    It was reminding you how badass your rig is now that you don't have to manually lock or unlock the tailgate
     
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  11. May 19, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    Piece of cake.
     
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  12. Feb 6, 2021 at 5:55 AM
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    I bought a Ram 1500 Tradesman- the next to lowest trim level in 2015, and it had a locking tailgate. Some of the things Toyota does makes me scratch my head. The Tundra is better in every other way though.
     
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