i think thats what you call it, but its broken. Its in the center of the truck and goes from the bottom of the radiator core support to the top of it. I dont think its actualy called that because i cant find it. this is what it looks like

 

Toyota part # 53217-35020 "Hood Lock Support Brace"

Here's one....click for details

at least for my '99 4Runner.....

I've gotten good at this....

 

HA!thats it, you are good at this. that is if your talking about the guess that part game.
thanks for the help

 

Heh, well the find the OEM number when I don't know what it's called game. Here's OEM for $23....happy to help.

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