Received the 4xinnovations latch for the swing gate and between the heavy rains I was able to make some progress on the other end of the gate. I modified the latch to move it around the back of the truck and keep it as tucked in as possible. Added some HDPE between the plates and drilled oath pivot to use a bronze bushing so I can fully tighten it. I had to integrate the pin into the bumper a little to keep the gate parallel and tight against the hatch. My goal was to keep the outside corners simple and not susceptible to damage locking things up.




Also managed to get my hands on some 2.5 reservoirs for the front shocks. I've gotta ditch the IFP. its just too easy for the pressure to get on the wrong side and make them scary to service. Time to get out the modified spring compressors and don a face shield and diaper.