we tried junk yards but the piece was different. They were all older models than his. We can not find a 2000 in a junkyard anywhere.

 

You need to replace the white part that is connected via what looks like 4 small bolts, correct? (As shown in the picture)
Well, the stealership has got to be able to get you one, I would think. Hmm...
If they look at you like you are crazy because your wanted to purchase a part for your (friends) truck, I would look at them like their damn retards that can't do their jobs, and than go to another dealership. It's a freakin part for a truck THEY make. It's not like your going to a dealership for a part to a Boeing 777.
I wouldn't be suprized that auto part stores don't have it, since they don't have much in what I would consider body parts.
Try the dealership again, if they won't help you, go to another one. Either that, or lookup junk yards that are in the area (outside of the ones you have went to), call them and see what they have. I know when I was in Illinois, my grandpa would have to travel about 30-40 miles to get to a junkyard that has vehicles like we had.

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