Rear ladders

mot · 11-14-05, 08:36 AM

I've got some rear ladders for the 80 (one OEM and two aftermarket ones).

Let me start with the OEM set-up.

I have three of these, one new and two used.
This is made of aluminum, I believe. It's thick, but light.

The finish is, well... Toyota!

Mot

New: SOLD

Used: AVAILABLE

mot · 11-14-05, 08:37 AM

This one is aftermarket and is made of stainless steel, I believe.

Might be too blingy for most of you.

AVAILABLE

mot · 11-14-05, 08:40 AM

I don't know how to explain the color of this one.

The shape is a little different than the above two as well.
I'll put a pic of a similar ladder (manufacturer and the color are the same, as well as the way all of these mount) for your viewing pleasure.

Anyway, let me know if any of these are screaming your name.

As usual, thanks for looking!

Mot

SOLD

Texus · 11-14-05, 09:12 AM

that is what they acll it in the powder coat world... oh...pm sent...

Doc · 11-14-05, 10:30 AM

Those kick so much ass...

how do they attach? Screws? Drilling required? I don't need any more rust magnets on my rig.

Estimated shipping costs to zip 50501?

NorCalDoug · 11-14-05, 11:32 AM

Very nice, as usual, Mot!

So...

my question would be...

what's the weight/load rating for one of those ladders? Any idea?

I'm not even going to fantasize that it'll hold me -- or rather the upper hatch screws will hold me (based on how their attached) -- but it could be good info for someone who's interested in scrambling up one of these.

thorvald · 11-14-05, 12:38 PM

very cool, do they include the mounting hardware? or just fab something up?

wonder if the wife would like one of those for christmas/birthday?

Owyhee Jackass · 11-14-05, 04:09 PM

I too would like to know how the Toy one attaches and suggested weight.

mot · 11-15-05, 06:49 AM

Thanks guys for your interest!

As for the load rating, I could find none.
I've said this in the thread for the 100/LX470 ladders, but I have sold a couple of ladders so far (for the 80) and neither one of the members have reported any problems. But they are not exactly huge either.

I know that is very vague, if I weighed 200 lbs, I don't think I woudl consider getting one (you should not be getting up on any ladder for the 80 with that kind of mass, unless mounted on the bumper or something

). Sorry that I can't give you a definitive number.

Also there is no drilling required for the 80 ladders, unlike the ones for 100.

I have put them together (sorta) and took some pics for your viewing pleasure.

I have, however, discovered one disturbing thing though. The hooks that hook onto the top part of the tailgate seem to have R/L sides, rather than both being identical (at least with the other two, as well as what it says in the instruction). But the when I was opening the OEM hooks, I saw "R" when in fact the wrapper said "L" on it.

You can definitely see in the pictures that the right hooks are placed a bit higher than the left, except on the OEM one. But I'm not sure if I recall noticing the difference when I had the one that I sold to Tooth Fairy (I'd ask him, but have not seen him around lately. Maybe busy extinguishing fire

).

I believe it depends largely on what part of the tailgate you want to mount it. If you mount where the right side and the left side are pretty much level, then I don't think it'll be an issue. But don't take my word for it. I wish I could get it clarified and get a new hook for it, but I'm afraid that they no longer have them in stock (they don't make optional parts for too long).

Anyway, here are the pics.

I hope these give you some ideas.

Mot

mot · 11-15-05, 06:50 AM

More pics

mot · 11-15-05, 06:51 AM

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mot · 11-15-05, 06:52 AM

Height difference and stuff

Owyhee Jackass · 11-15-05, 08:06 AM

I'm 200#'s and I'd use it. I don't think I'd put all my weight on it. I was loading up the roof rack this past weekend and I was just thinking..."I need a ladder" I usually open the tailgate, close the hatch, set a coooler on the tailgate and then step from the cooler to the roof, it's quite a stretch, and coming down is a bit tricky.

That said, it's not in the budget...I'll save the url and email it to my wife, along with a few SOR urls, to add to my xmas/birthday wish lists.

Dan

yep · 11-15-05, 09:13 AM

Doesn't look like this would mount with the rear wind deflector in place on a U.S. LX

Ba-Outfitters · 11-15-05, 12:08 PM

Can you buy the attachment bracketry separately ?

Bill A.

mot · 11-15-05, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yep

Doesn't look like this would mount with the rear wind deflector in place on a U.S. LX

Bummer!

Mot

mot · 11-15-05, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ba-Outfitters

Can you buy the attachment bracketry separately ?

Bill A.

I'm in the process of finding out, at least for the OEM unit.

I'll let you know my findings.

Mot

mot · 11-15-05, 07:57 PM

OK I was told that the OEM ladder with identical "hooks" will not fit, so until I can find a way to get a new/right LEFT hook, that ladder is off the market.

The other two are still available though.

Mot

livelarg · 12-07-05, 03:21 PM

say, you still have these available for sale, I am looking at the funky coloured one for me. Let me know, Iwant one!
My location is Oklahoma City, Ok, 73112

Thanks
Kent

Rock Hog · 12-21-05, 05:24 PM

Is the stainless still available?

mot · 12-21-05, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by livelarg

say, you still have these available for sale, I am looking at the funky coloured one for me. Let me know, Iwant one!
My location is Oklahoma City, Ok, 73112

Thanks
Kent

Kent,

SORRY!
I didn't mean not getting back to you. I just stumbled across this because of the post below yours by Rock Hog.

I need to confirm with "airlaird", but that might be taken if Steve still wants it. I'll let you know, if he doesn't beat me to it.

Thanks for your interest and again sorry for not being able to get back to you sooner.

Sincerely,

Mot

mot · 12-21-05, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Hog

Is the stainless still available?

Rock Hog,

Yes, that one is still available.

Mot

Rock Hog · 12-21-05, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mot

Rock Hog,

Yes, that one is still available.

Mot

How much shipped to a business 72701? and where do I send the M.O.?

mot · 12-22-05, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Hog

How much shipped to a business 72701? and where do I send the M.O.?

$40 shipping (slowboat) will make it $190 to anywhere in the world, unless you live in Africa or South America.

If you want to do by money order, then you can send it to my in-laws' place in Utah.

Let me know if that would work for you.

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, I was too caught up trying to get my avatar fixed!

Sincerely,

Mot

FloridaFJ80 · 01-12-06, 09:14 PM

Mot - What do you still have available???? I am interested in the powdercoated one or whichever is still available..

mot · 01-12-06, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaFJ80

Mot - What do you still have available???? I am interested in the powdercoated one or whichever is still available..

I need to verify with a member, but the powercoated one, along with others are still available.

If the above-mentioned member does not take it, then you can have it.

[edit]I just realized that "livelarg" had expressed interest in it above and I promised him that I would get in touch with Steve to verify, which I have not done yet. :(

So, after I finish editing this post, I'll PM Steve and find out what if he still wants it or not. And in the case he doesn't, I'm going to have to give livelarg the first shot and if he does not take it or is no longer interested, then it's yours.

I'll post here and will let you know.

Also, did I tell you that the new OEM one was/is sold. But with the used OEM one, now available with the same bracket on both side "should" work if you want to (or don't mind) having the ladder right smack in the middle of the hatch/tailgate. Just an FYI. Not trying to sell that one to you or anything, Florida.

Mot

PDoyle · 01-29-06, 02:48 PM

Mot, do you have roof racks too?

mot · 04-14-06, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDoyle

Mot, do you have roof racks too?

Sorry for the long delay, I must have missed your post somehow!

I've been working on it and am hoping that I might be able to offer something in the near future!

Mot

mot · 04-14-06, 04:38 AM

This one is used, but in good condition.

It's made by ENKEI (they also manufacture roof racks, wheels (including for McLaren F-1 team), etc...

This is the first time that I have acquired/offered a ladder for the 60/62 series LC. So go easy on me.

It's supposed to be bolt-on with the only thing missing to install are thin rubber strips to put behind/under the hooks to protect paint from scratching (I can fab them, I think

)

It does not require any drilling and it's one of the more sturdy ones I've seen. It's made of stainless steel (chrome?) and does look pretty good. It has only one faint hairline rust, but otherwise in excellent condition.

Let me know if anyone is interested!

Mot

mot · 04-14-06, 04:45 AM

Pic 1: Lower attachment part

Pic 2: Top part where those hooks hook onto the top part of the hatch

Pic 3: Up close; One of them was bent pretty badly so I had to get it straightened. It's supposed to be contoured to meet the curviture of the top part of the hatch/tailgate (you can see the left one is properly shaped and the right one needs to be bent a little, but you can do that easily as you are installing it).

Anyway, yes, as always, I'm probably not making ANY sense with my description!

Mot