KEVINSKI, I have straightened the tailgate since those pictures were taken. It was slightly binding on the rear cross sill and now moves smoothly thru the full range of open/closed. Any chance you could send me a link to that video? That's the approach I had in mind.
Otto Skorzeny, will do. It's a 'twenty footer' and runs like a top. I drove it to the MBA Roundup last month in Independence, MO. Here's some pics for your viewing pleasure....