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Locking Tailgate Installation - Walkthru
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04-10-2010, 08:30 PM
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07-10-2010, 12:23 PM
I have a 09 Laramie with no locking tailgate. I installed the Factory Back up camera and it comes with a new handle with the lock included. This thread was a big help. It provided me the other part numbers I needed. I also installed the remote solenoid for the locking tailgate. Hardware is all installed. Now I need to wire it.
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Just installed my locking tailgate handle, this thread was very helpful. It took about a half hour tops. However, the new link rods are not necessary, I didn't need to use them and I don't see anyway the current rods will rattle against anything, so you can save yourself the 20 bucks for those. I also drilled out a hole on the other side of the handle for an aftermarket backup camera I bought on ebay for 60 bucks, looks pretty clean.
Glad to see this tread is still trucking along.
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07-14-2010, 10:18 PM
I bought the factory back up camera, It comes with the locking tailgate handle. In my case my truck did not have the locking tailgate. Buying the back up camera solved 2 problems for me. I still had to buy the other parts but you don't need the handle
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Your dealer doesn't know. The handle comes with the locking cylinder. I bought the cylinder and had to send it back cause one was already included.
I wish dealers knew more about their vehicles and the avaliable spare parts. Those years are long gone.
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Originally Posted by Smoothbassman
What was. The part number to the actuator kit? I want to do this part now.
I'll double check the invoice when I get to work.Thanks to you also Mpd224!