Ok I got a better video up. Uploading pics now too so I can show some closer details. Really happy with how this add-on turned out.

Here's the "Details" I posted on youtube...

The ball bearing hinge on the tire carrier not only swings open fast, it also rotates well beyond 180 degrees which is not always desirable (especially when parked on the street where it may swing into traffic).

This upgrade enables the user to open the tire carrier. Although it's not a spring, the tire still opens under it's own power, or you can make it open faster by moving it yourself.

For ease of closing it only damps during extension. While closing there's enough resistance to prevent it from slamming, but not enough to make it difficult.

Lastly, the bumper-end of the damper has a quick release for those times when you do want it to open 180 degrees (such as loading groceries in the parking lot like all of us Commander owners do)


EDIT: ... i really should've ordered a large hoodie! lol