[metrictundra]

Here we go again. I do not mean to flame or step on toes (or do I). Guys sometimes common cents will go along way. If the tail gate is not strong enough for the way you need to use it why don't you put something across the hole width to distribute the weight across the whole thing. Looking at the design of the tail gate, I think Toyota thought it was weak from the get go. Look at the factory lines on the out side of it. They are put in there to make things stiffer. Relax, If it is wrong Toyota will fix it sooner or later. But in the mean time lets not go give our tail gates the 1000# test to see "my" tail gate is going to crack. And for Keywasted. Who cares about spelling and/or grammar. Give the guy a break. You got out of it what you needed to. We are not all perfect spellers.