I think I have everything sorted out for the dual gate shifter install.
However, I am having issues with the shifter binding.
The best I can tell the backlink may have gotten bent?
is the connection of the two parts supposed to have a ton of play?

I disconnected it to make sure the transmission pivot was not binding.
Thoughts?

 

Turns out the backlink is not bent.
I found the spring washer had all but totally rotted away.
Much better with the new washer, the play was gone with proper flex now.
The best price I found along with a bunch of other goodies was from midwestmusclecarspecialties.