For sure... if stockish means you could hang your 40 from a tall building by one of your sliders. 
Builds Lynchburg Lemonade, matzell's STW
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I started on my tailgate today...
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Then I built some u bolt skid plates. I added a piece of dom to the center to keep it from colapsing. I made up a jig to make sure they all lined up.
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I managed to get two sets welded up. Only 12 more to go!
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Tailgate is almost done. I am still deciding on hinges. I may use the barn door ones like others have done. I had to add another piece to the rear sill to get the door to sit flush.
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I also corrected the spare tire carrier. I always liked it but it was weak on the thin sheet metal quarter and a 31" tire would hit the body when open. I extended it 6" with a sleeve of 1" dom and a top of 1.25" dom. It should now open all the way without hitting the corner and allow me to drop the tailgte. It should be good up to a 36" tire without hanging out past the side of the body. I always hated it sticking out and rubbing on trees and stuff when you get too close. I have missed the tailgate of my old 85 4runner when we stop for lunch. Great place to make a sammy!
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Spare tire carrier taking shape
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I struggled with the spare tire carrier latch today! 3.5 hours later it was installed after many holes drilled and tapped!
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Then I started on the tailgate hinges. Lots of holes to drill and tap!
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For that long patch piece across the bottom, did you use a break? I need to make that same piece for my tailgate but don't have a break.
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I clamped the middle piece on my work table and used a hammer to bend it. The side pieces I used my Swag press brake for the middle bend and then clamped it on the table to bend the short bend. I used a piece of 3/8 stock to hold the sheet metal in place as it was clamped down and then slowly used a hammer to bend the edge. works pretty good for thin sheet metal.
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Since the Ruffstuff latches would not work, I went to plan "b". I used to right side latches to make a left and right. Then made up some catch pieces. Turned out well and gate does not rattle. 31 bolts holding it all together!
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Now to get some cables to hold the gate up so I can make a sammy!
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Things just got slower! Orion 4:1 case and new fine spline front output and flange.
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This is beginning to get serious!
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I found some cables that come with shoulder bolts that work well. Dorman and others have same part number.
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Then I made some mounts. It will support 250 lbs! I sat on it!
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Next up, spreading a little mud to finish off the sides and mocking up seat mounts. With the custom tub not all the holes are there.
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I sprayed a little paint today..
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And a little more paint today.
