right tail light that holds the tailgate

2003 TOYOTA TACOMA
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ME144
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I need the name of the mechanism attached to the bed near the right tail light that holds the tailgate in place when it's up It's the protruding steel rail.
Feb 4, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the part in the diagram attached?
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Feb 4, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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