Name.....that part!!!

here is my story, some may hate me after this but hey what was i suppose to do. well i was cutting some 1''x3''x3' with a hand saw the other day. well i needed to rip about 3/4 of an inch off the 1x3. (yea thats right i am a genius) so using my handy dandy hand saw and also using my tailgate as a table for this cutting procedure i managed to cut the first board with no problem. but i had two other boards to go. well sense i got a little cocky the last two came out great but there was a "slight" problem. i am sure many of you already know what i am going to say or thinking, man this guys an idiot. (this is where i need help naming this part) well my hand saw grazed the black plastic part that covers the top edge of the tailgate, and now it just looks a little ridiculous. i want to replace it but i have no clue what it is called......any ideas??

 

The Toyota part has screw holes (about 6 or 7) that holds the inner panel in place. That would be the difference that I can see --- aside for the $$$$

 

Its called a "Directional Utility Modifying Brace" ( D.U.M.B. ) and can be special ordered at the Fremont, Cal. Toyota manufacturing plant. Approx. cost is $4,600.00. Should be a TSB regarding this issue.

 

Pictures Please!!!!!

 

It is not a picture but this should help:

Please select a corresponding number from the illustration below to view the details of that part.1) Tail gate2) Protector3) Handle4) Snap Black5) Check strap Back6) Stopper Stopper Back7) Shaft Shaft Back8) Hinge Right9) Lock assy Right10) Striker Back11) Inner panelDescriptionYearMSRP PriceCore PriceYour PriceProtector - Regular cab & access cab - Regular cab & access cab 05-07 $122.29 $86.75

 

i'm pretty sure your talking about the inner panel piece. mine got screwed up as well . i think it was like $ 70 bucks to replace

 

I laughed when I read his error. Reminds me of myself. I can't tell you how often I've done dumb things like that. I try to limit my damages by reading forums like this site. Thats the only way I've been able to retain the use of my remaining 9 2/3 fingers.