Next up is a work in progress.... I got the dimensions worked out but the standard gas springs from mcmaster don't provide enough damping. I just sent a few emails out to applications engineers at a few gas spring manufacturers so i'm hoping i'll find an affordable COTS item.

The goal is to control the tire swinging motion, prevent inadvertent closing and limit how far it opens.

The bumper-end is a quick connect so it only takes a second to pop off and swing the carrier to full open.