Very easy mod, but there are two ways to do it. I used the actuator to block the handle,(that's the way the kits work), rather than turn the regular lock.
I posted the instructions somewhere, about six months ago. From start to finish, that is, walking into the garage to closing the tailgate the total time was about two hours.
That includes design, constuction, assembly, install, run wire, test, and button tail gate up.

Not as easy as my 'trunk' power lock on my Fold-a-Cover, but a close second.
Chris

 

I'd have to agree with greyvader, it's easier to route the wires up the driver's side. I happened to run a lot of wires all at once, and one was for a high currrent 12V port from the battery to the rear, which I wanted to keep as short as possible (hence down the passenger side where the battery is.) I ran the port power, video, video power, tailgate lock and a spare wire all at the same time (several months before I got around to the video and lock.) The driver's side has an existing wiring bundle which makes it much easier to tie another wiring bundle to in order to route the wires forward.

This is a high value for the dollar and time spent mod. Don't be intimidated by us "semi-pro" modders taking only a couple hours to do it. Always take your time and do it right. Even if you just putter along at a very slow, comfortable pace, you'll still finish the same day. If you get stuck, you can always put it back together, zip tie any loose wires up, and run to the board for help.

BTW, I probably spent two hours on the dang connector I used. It wasn't an easy install, but it is a really good environmentally sealed connector that will not give me any problems down the road. (Packard Metripak 150 series.) Splitting the coaxial video feed in a shorter length than the connector was designed for took a lot of time to work the bugs out. Of course, this is not really relevant to doing a tailgate lock, just an example of slowing down when necessary in order to get the job done well.

P.S. That spare wire is looking tempting for some high power reverse lights. Hee hee

 

well you talked me into it. I ordered the parts and am going to do that mod hopefully next weekend if the parts are here in time. its amazeing the things I can learn on this site. I like that write up. its vary detailed and clear. I should be able to do this. oh and I am also going to add a switch to my tail gate so I can't accidentally leave it down without a blinking led going off in my cab. as far as I can tell no one has done this yet hopefully I can figure out how to do it easy enough.