So, now that I have a solid set (already had a nice tailgate waiting to go on), I can use the junk set to engineer the one-piece liftgate I've been wanting to do.
What are the circles all about?
I have a big can full of these massive steel washers so... It was a quick and easy way to make them one piece
Lower hinges disconnected and folded down under tailgate before welding top to bottom:
Four washers on each side and...