661540K020 Toyota HOOK, TAIL GATE LATCH, NO.1 LH, Price: 9.48$, Weight: 0.104kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toyota |
661540K020 |
HOOK, TAIL GATE LATCH, NO.1 LH |
23 |
0.104 |
2-3 |
9.48$ |
Originals
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota |
HOOK, TAIL GATE LATCH, NO.1 LH
|
15 |
0.12
|
|
11.38$
|
Substitutions
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota |
6615471010
|
HOOK, TAIL GATE LATCH, NO.1 LH
|
0 |
0.115
|
-
|
9.02$
|
Not Available |
Compatibility
| Description | Model | Options | Prod Period | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGN15,25,35,KUN1#,2#,3#,LAN15,25,35,TGN1#,26,36 | TGN26L-TRMDKV | Building Condition: COMPLETELY BUILT UNIT; Cab: SINGLE CAB; Driver's Position: LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; Grade: DLX TYPE; Fuel Induction: HIGH EFFICIENCY TWIN CAM; Deck: STANDARD DECK; Gear Shift Type: MTM, 5-SPEED FLOOR SHIFT; Engine: (2TRFE) 2700CC 16-VALVE DOHC EFI; Destination: GULF CORPORATION COUNCIL | 07.2005 - 07.2011 | View |
Left‑Hand Tailgate Latch Hook for Toyota Pickup (OE ref 661540K020)
Keep your cargo bed secure and quiet with this LH tailgate latch hook. It locks the tailgate to the body striker so the panel stays shut, gaps remain even, and your load is protected. Designed for Toyota pickups, it restores factory closing feel, reduces rattle, and improves overall bed integrity.
Why you need it ✅
Dust, mud, and daily slams wear the hook surface and internal pawl. Corrosion or a bent loop creates play, and a tired spring lets the tailgate vibrate. Replacing the assembly prevents accidental openings, protects cargo and paint, and stops strain on the handle and hinges.
How it works
Pulling the handle moves a rod that rotates the pawl and releases the hook. When released, the return spring resets the mechanism. Push the gate in and the hook grabs the striker with a positive click, keeping the left side locked while working with the opposite latch for balanced, secure closure.
What happens if it’s broken ⚠️
Symptoms include hard closing, bounce-back, random popping open on bumps, squeaks, uneven gaps, and water or dust ingress. Left unchecked, the tailgate may drop, damage lamps and bed edges, or the handle can snap from excess force.
Build and install ️
High-strength steel with anti-corrosion finish, direct-fit to factory holes. Swap with two bolts, connect the rod clip, lubricate with light lithium grease, and fine-tune the striker for smooth, flush engagement. Durable, reliable, and ready for heavy work.
Compatibility
- Hilux