Locking tailgate handle options for truck

[Sinister Silverado]

Will the Tahoe/Suburban locking tailgate handle work on a truck? I just ordered a tonneau cover for my truck. I'd like to make it a little more difficult to get into just in case I have it parked with tools in the back.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Caman96]

Will the Tahoe/Suburban locking tailgate handle work on a truck? I just ordered a tonneau cover for my truck. I'd like to make it a little more difficult to get into just in case I have it parked with tools in the back.
Thanks in advance.

This company makes 2 products for our trucks. Can’t speak for the Electric Lock, but I have the Keyed option and it works great. No idea about a Tahoe/Suburban handle, never heard anyone mention it either.

1988 – 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

<span class="excerpt_part">Full Size Automatically locks tailgate when power doors are locked Mounts inside the tailgate hidden from view Tamperproof design No drilling required of corrosion surface Available for trucks with or...</span>

vehiclesecurityinnovators.com

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

The answer is no. The tailgate handle itself bolts into the tailgate and the trim bezel is just a piece of plastic, however similar in size.

The door handle operates in a single up/down motion while the tailgate handle is a side to side double pull motion.

There used to be a company called Pop Lock that marketed a locking cover, where you removed and discarded the tailgate trim bezel. Don't know if any are still on the market due to the age of our trucks and market trends (discontinuing obsolete parts).

Edit: 15 seconds on Google found this. Wonder why you couldn't have looked for this yourself...
I mean, it took longer to type up and post your question...

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/1991-Chevrolet-C1500-POP-N-lockPOP-N-lock-Manual-Tailgate-Lock-Black-PL1050/_/R-BHKN-PL1050?ppcfon=1&gp=1&&ecmp=s:google_18700491286___&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20Medium%20&%20Margin%20-%20Performance%20Max&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMU2j_onLKMRMOC2A1gwGg1nK2Uaf9x9iSv9nOIGijgBbmYRFR1qI4RoCEYMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[fancyTBI]

This company makes 2 products for our trucks. Can’t speak for the Electric Lock, but I have the Keyed option and it works great. No idea about a Tahoe/Suburban handle, never heard anyone mention it either.

1988 – 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

<span class="excerpt_part">Full Size Automatically locks tailgate when power doors are locked Mounts inside the tailgate hidden from view Tamperproof design No drilling required of corrosion surface Available for trucks with or...</span>

vehiclesecurityinnovators.com

Whoa I’m getting the keyed version. That is great. Will pair nicely with my bed cover.

 

[Caman96]

The answer is no. The tailgate handle itself bolts into the tailgate and the trim bezel is just a piece of plastic, however similar in size.

The door handle operates in a single up/down motion while the tailgate handle is a side to side double pull motion.

There used to be a company called Pop Lock that marketed a locking cover, where you removed and discarded the tailgate trim bezel. Don't know if any are still on the market due to the age of our trucks and market trends (discontinuing obsolete parts).

Edit: 15 seconds on Google found this. Wonder why you couldn't have looked for this yourself...
I mean, it took longer to type up and post your question...

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/1991-Chevrolet-C1500-POP-N-lockPOP-N-lock-Manual-Tailgate-Lock-Black-PL1050/_/R-BHKN-PL1050?ppcfon=1&gp=1&&ecmp=s:google_18700491286___&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20Medium%20&%20Margin%20-%20Performance%20Max&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMU2j_onLKMRMOC2A1gwGg1nK2Uaf9x9iSv9nOIGijgBbmYRFR1qI4RoCEYMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

My link was the Pop&Lock above. It actually is a decent product too. I paid $40.00 2 years ago though.

 

[GoToGuy]

How is it, your able post a no-brainer, yet can't do a simple search?

 

[Sinister Silverado]

Actually, I did find the aftermarket solutions before posting this. I prefer the looks of the Tahoe locking tailgate handle. I didn't realize I was going to upset so many people by asking for their knowledge. I appreciate the people that gave me useful advice, and apologize to the ones who's time I wasted.

 

[99xcss4]

why not move the handle to the inside of the bed https://classicpartsusa.com/1988-98-tailgate-handle-relocator-kit-fleetside-sku-10-355

 

[Sinister Silverado]

The cover I bought locks from the inside. You have to open the tailgate to unlock the cover. It's one of the "economical" eBay covers.

 

[GoToGuy]

No, really , I get it, I train others, I was an instructor, it was rude, I apologize. And I do have a locking tailgate handle , but haven't installed it yet, it's in the " awaiting a decision" box with other parts now considered NOS because some of the parts have been in that container for .... Uh ...eight years or more.