How are you finding the weight of the tailgate now when filled with gear? Next mod could be to fit a pair of gas struts to help with soft opening and assist in closing it. I've seen a couple of kits from the US for both the 80 & 100 Series.
It’s manageable. The metal spring rod that comes factory in the 100series is still assisting to lift the tailgate. It’s just noticeable heavier when lowering the tailgate. Gas struts are an option, but we’d need to look into how much weight they support. I often have two people sitting on the tailgate.
