Swapping 1998 Tailgate Handle to a locking version - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Super_Dave · 06-11-2018, 10:23 PM

I have just installed a BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau cover on my 1998 Extended Cab Silverado.

I want to swap out the tailgate handle for a locking version. Other than getting a tailgate handle with the lock cylinder and most likely a new bezel, are there any other internal parts needed?

Or is the locking feature integrated into the new latch assembly and I simply bolt it in and connect the clips to the latch rods?

speedygonzales · 06-12-2018, 06:41 PM

No the latch should have the built in lock assembly. All it does is limit the upward movement of the handle so it can't move far enough to unlatch.

Killer Bee · 06-12-2018, 07:04 PM

I had a gaylord's tonneau on my 93 chevy c10, I reversed the latch to the inside and welded filler plate outside for security and clean look..

good luck!

Super_Dave · 06-12-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by speedygonzales

No the latch should have the built in lock assembly. All it does is limit the upward movement of the handle so it can't move far enough to unlatch.

Cool. . . so a '98 keyed latch swap will be all that's needed. All the aftermarket conversions leave a lot to be desired. A used OEM, if I can find one, would be best.

Thanks!

speedygonzales · 06-13-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Super_Dave

Cool. . . so a '98 keyed latch swap will be all that's needed. All the aftermarket conversions leave a lot to be desired. A used OEM, if I can find one, would be best.

Thanks!

Yeah you don't even need the bezel unless like me you broke the old one. They are very brittle.

I don't think there was a locking one from the factory. I think, not sure, I bought this one from LMC.

Super_Dave · 06-13-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by speedygonzales

Yeah you don't even need the bezel unless like me you broke the old one. They are very brittle.

I don't think there was a locking one from the factory. I think, not sure, I bought this one from LMC.

That explains why I can't find one on Ebay or any of the various forum classifieds.

Looks like LMC it is.

Thanks!

speedygonzales · 06-17-2018, 05:51 PM

Looks like you're gonna have to get a pop&lock version from either realtruck or autoanything.

LMC doesn't seem to have locking versions

speedygonzales · 06-13-2018, 12:08 PM

BTW never get chrome plated parts from LMC unless they are inside and you don't touch them often. Otherwise they are crap.

Super_Dave · 06-13-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by speedygonzales

BTW never get chrome plated parts from LMC unless they are inside and you don't touch them often. Otherwise they are crap.

Thanks for the heads up!

06-11-2018, 10:23 PM	#1
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Swapping 1998 Tailgate Handle to a locking version I have just installed a BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau cover on my 1998 Extended Cab Silverado. I want to swap out the tailgate handle for a locking version. Other than getting a tailgate handle with the lock cylinder and most likely a new bezel, are there any other internal parts needed? Or is the locking feature integrated into the new latch assembly and I simply bolt it in and connect the clips to the latch rods? __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

06-12-2018, 06:41 PM	#2
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Re: Swapping 1998 Tailgate Handle to a locking version No the latch should have the built in lock assembly. All it does is limit the upward movement of the handle so it can't move far enough to unlatch. __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy

06-12-2018, 07:04 PM	#3
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: Swapping 1998 Tailgate Handle to a locking version I had a gaylord's tonneau on my 93 chevy c10, I reversed the latch to the inside and welded filler plate outside for security and clean look.. good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

06-17-2018, 05:51 PM	#7
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Re: Swapping 1998 Tailgate Handle to a locking version Looks like you're gonna have to get a pop&lock version from either realtruck or autoanything. LMC doesn't seem to have locking versions __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy

06-13-2018, 12:08 PM	#8
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Re: Swapping 1998 Tailgate Handle to a locking version BTW never get chrome plated parts from LMC unless they are inside and you don't touch them often. Otherwise they are crap. __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy

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