Genuine Toyota Accessories PT276-34071 Spare Tire Lock for Select Tacoma and Tundra Models

Fairly easy to install , just had to drop the spare tire on the ground . Press the lock in place , and install key onto crank.

This product is fine for what it is but not really needed. Construction seems good and it took me about 15 minutes to install, including dropping the spare and hoisting it back up again. All you have to do is press it into place.Turns out my 2017 Tacoma spare can be locked to the spare tire carrier. The part of the carrier, which supports the spare from the bottom has a little nub that gets inserted into one of the holes in the wheel. This nub has a hole in it for you to insert a padlock and secure your spare.There are a couple benefits to this approach: 1) A padlock makes hoisting a wheel back up under the frame much easier because it keeps everything in place while you crank it up. 2) A key to a small padlock is much easier to carry and hide than the key that is included with this product.There are also a couple of drawbacks: 1) A padlock is slightly less secure because if someone wanted to, they could just lower your spare and cut the padlock or chain with some bolt cutters. However, this might not be a big deal because it would take a pretty determined thief and everyone knows most thieves are lazy. If they weren't lazy, the would be out there working a 9-5 or in school like the rest of us, instead of stealing spare tires.2) If you dont buy the right padlock, it could freeze up after being exposed to water, dirt, salt, and extreme temperatures over an extended period of time. Make sure to pick a lock that is made for outdoor or marine use.

An extra layer of security and easy to install.

Easy to install.Fit on my 2020 Tacoma.Does what it is supposed to do.Recommended !

Does not fit, had purchased this in case of an emergency in 2021, and I come to actually needing it and come to find out on the side of the road that this is not the right key for my 2011 Tundra TRD. So check before you buy.