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Latch and latch plate installation
Disassemble the latch and remove the red handle. Avoid welding spatter getting into the inner workings of the latch. The latch will be installed on the longer (tire holder) swing arm. The latch comes with a 4 hole mounting pattern. Cut these off and weld the latch to the arm itself. See Pic 14
(You may also build a 4 hole mounting plate and weld that to the bumper instead)
Center the latch near the end of the arm and tack. Center the latch plate to the short arm and tack. See Pic 15
Double check the latch u-bolt fits before finish welding.
If the swing arms are positioned properly and the stops are in the right place finish weld the stoppers and the latch.
Cap the ends of the arms with the square end caps. See Pic 16
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