Thanks y'all. I'll hafta see if I can devise some kind of 'keeper' for whenever I get new hardware for the rock guard. I've found the zinc coated 'hangers' that are identical to the factory stuff but I'd wanted to replace that rusted mess with stainless. All the stainless I've found are of a different design which will require filling the existing holes & re-drilling to mount the new hangers. May go that route if I can't figure out a way to prolong the 'shiny' life of the zinc ones. There's one set of hangers that have a long enough 'hook' that I may be able to drill & tap the tongue for a 'keeper' set screw that'll hold the square loop in place even with the guard elevated to open position?? Been doing a lot of thinking but working mostly on the inside 'til weather moderates somewhat, later in the spring.
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