SchneiderFishing Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Anybody ever put a tailgate lock on their commanche? Pics? Recommendations for lock? Kind of silly to lock a shell and then have a tailgate the doesn't lock. Even if it's just little things in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 you can use the older style s-10 tailgate handles, was there a locking option on any of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Kind of silly to lock a shell and then have a tailgate the doesn't lock. Even if it's just little things in the back. Why? The shell hatch door closes over the tailgate, so when you lock the hatch you can't open the tailgate. But if someone really wants to get in, it'll only slow them down for a second or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Don not every body runs a topper , some have roll-back or hard tonneaus FWIW :fool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Don not every body runs a topper , some have roll-back or hard tonneaus FWIW :fool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Don not every body runs a topper , some have roll-back or hard tonneaus FWIW :fool: I am looking to build myself a custom cover inside the bed rails so it will be pretty low-profile. So a locking tailgae would be great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Wasn't the OP asking about a shell? But I'd like to have the option of locking the tailgate too if anyone comes up with a solution. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 + + = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 http://www.slickcar.com/productdetails. ... uctID=2412 this may be the same, one of them is not using the correct picture http://www.truckspecialties.com/poplock ... oplock.htm might be other possibilities out there. of course, I also forgot what year tailgate handles we can use. I think it might be the next earlier body style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 You are correct Sir - it's the pre 1994 S10s - unfortunately. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchneiderFishing Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I haven't been able to locate a pre 1994. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 For mine I just got a standard, sliding pin type lock. I mounted it inside the tailgate. Then when I close the top and lock it, nobody can access the inside lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 For mine I just got a standard, sliding pin type lock. I mounted it inside the tailgate. Then when I close the top and lock it, nobody can access the inside lock. Yea, I thought about that. The problem is, when I build my top I want it smooth, so I would like to find a way to lock the tailgate handle instead of having to figure out how to fab in a locking mech on my cover. I was going to have the cover shut, have latches on each side then just close the tailgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I fabbed up a metal plate that mounts behind the MJ tailgate handle with a power door lock actuator and rod attached to it that's "in" the tailgate about 7 inches. Ran the wires to the cab and tied the electrical in. Less of a chance my tailgate will walk off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Wasn't the OP asking about a shell? But I'd like to have the option of locking the tailgate too if anyone comes up with a solution. :D Oh, now we see how it is Don. First you want to be a :smart: then you :bowdown: and jump on the :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I fabbed up a metal plate that mounts behind the MJ tailgate handle with a power door lock actuator and rod attached to it that's "in" the tailgate about 7 inches. Ran the wires to the cab and tied the electrical in. Less of a chance my tailgate will walk off. I don't suppose you have a write up on that and some pics, it sounds pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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