45 lb strut (really light)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P3JDVR5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
97 lb strut (may not hold tire open on hill)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WDTBCFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
You probably need to realign or adjust the swing arm then because the slam latch design is the easiest system to operate when installed correctly. Here's some videos that show the ease of operation and the alignment process.
It's gonna make a great offroad rig for someone this year. Custom lx600 builds! - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/custom-lx600-builds.1326108/post-15415683
Thanks for taking the time to document further @CanadianRockyCruiser . It looks like final instructions are still in the works for the 200 but the assembly is basically identical to the 100 series rack so you can look there for guidance.
The main difference would be the mounting feet and then...
Thanks for taking the time to document further!
If you want to send us an email we can get you the correct spring tab sent out along with more hardware to mount the blank light plates. There should have been more 1/4" black bolts to mount those in the hardware kit.
Also, for the swing arm...
Yes it's very straight forward, you'll remove some rivets in the frame and then use those holes to mount the bumper, and then there are 3 M8 bolts at the back that tie into the crossmember I believe.
The other pieces are just washer plates to reinforce the frame if you have any corrosion or you...
Correct, fortunately as @tbisaacs pointed out, it is an easy part to swap out on the tire carrier.
Every year we have 2-3 people miss that step in the instructions and have this same failure.
For anyone who comes across this and has our tire carrier, make sure you have a stack up of 3 pieces...
Looks like you do not have the stiffener plate installed which is very crucial for the strength on that tire riser.
Send us an email and we can let you know how to go about replacing it.
Yes orders are still being taken for now. Likely starting the next small run in the next couple of weeks so if you order now lead time would be shorter.