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Kind of finalized the box this past weekend. I got the tail lights to fit with some persuasion from a hammer. Once they were in I chased some issues with my running lights, I ended up having a bad relay.

I ordered and installed new tailgate hinges, the new ones have a plastic bushing which is much nicer than the metal on metal stock style. I slotted the mounting holes to get some adjustment and got the tailgate in the ball park. Next I decided it would be best to mock up the tailgate handle and all the linkage and latches. Im glad I did because the handle fit like crap. I chopped it and welded it back together, Im really happy with the improvement.

Before and after of the handle.