Saw this on another forum. Link
Thought it would be good to share the info here too. The instructions seem straight forward. I ordered the DynoLock-with high security actuator. I will let you guys know how the install goes.
FYI, they also have other electric locks for some hard tonneau covers and tool boxes.
This can be easily done with the remote and factory keyless entry. You can wire it via the driver door unlock or the second push of the key fob that unlocks the rest of the doors.
I rewired mine to work via the second push of the key fob.
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gordynismo
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2005 Nismo Frontier CC, Storm Grey/Charcoal, Bed Extender, OEM Hitch, OEM XM Sat Radio, OEM Ipod Gateway, Rockford Fosgate, Sunroof, Power Locking Tailgate, Pathfinder Door Lock Trim, (Converted)Chrome Door Handles & Mirrors, OEM Tonneau Cover
Sweet! I know the tailgates get stolen sometimes too. This owuld be perfect....if I had power locks.
In PHX everything gets stolen. Had the wheels off my audi stolen right in my driveway one evening. A buddy has had spare tires stolen numerous times, after the first time he even put a lock on it, and they still stole it. Another buddy had someone steel the hood and doors off his new jeep!
Why dont you just lock your tailgate with the key and only unlock it when you need to open it? I dont understand the need for a power trunk release on a truck
i did a custom setup like this on my titan about 6 months ago, wired it into the passenger door lock circuit ( 2 keyfob button pushes ), see pics
in response to the reason for the power lock on a tailgate, imagine your arms are full with crap your carrying, its easier to hit a button, rather than fumble trying to get a key in the lock IMO.
also, the cost is very very minimal, i only spent about 10 bucks total
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in response to the reason for the power lock on a tailgate, imagine your arms are full with crap your carrying, its easier to hit a button, rather than fumble trying to get a key in the lock IMO.
Dont you still need to pull on the handle to release the tailgate and lower it? On a car trunk the auto release at least opens the trunk so you dont have to drop your stuff.
I forgot where I saw it, but there's a company out there who makes power actuators that will raise/lower your tailgate and/or your tonneau cover electrically. They used a combination of linear actuators and pneumatic or air cylinders.
I believe the company was Gator-something-or-other Products or some such. They had a Gator in their logo. I'll look around and see if I can dig it up.
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They use electric screw actuators and, sadly, they are NOT cheap.
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Just did a Google and this place has it for a lot less. They also have a cool Tailgate Torsion Spring that is pretty cheap and promises to take 80% off the weight of the tailgate.
No, I have no connection with any of these companies, just got excited at finding some more cool stuff.
__________________ 2005 Frontier Nismo CC 4x2 -- Aztec Red, Rockford-Fosgate, Sunroof, Side Curtain Air Bags, Tow Package, Bed Extender, Hard Tonneau (finally!!), Microfilter, Manik Step Bars, Nissan iPod Interface, Ground Wire Kit, and more to come . . .
Just did a Google and this place has it for a lot less. They also have a cool Tailgate Torsion Spring that is pretty cheap and promises to take 80% off the weight of the tailgate.
No, I have no connection with any of these companies, just got excited at finding some more cool stuff.
The price is pretty nice. Would be a cheap cool mod if it works. So who is gonna be the guinea pig and try it out?
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