the screw sticking out of the top of the stinger, that needs to be screwed in and then tightened up. the way its sitting now, the strut can still move upwards.
Not sure if you have caught that yet or fixed it yet.
ill have picks up when I get my parts. For backing plates you mean metal pieces so the screws wont indent in the wood. If that’s what its called yes I used a k&s stainless steel piece
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