I purchased a Front Runner roof rack last week and already did the install. I'm very happy with the purchase. The rack's modularity is very impressive. The only complaint I have is that the company doesn't make a proprietary ladder for the 40 series roof rack, which kinda sucks because most major roof rack makers do. Of course, most roof rack companies offer step-up ladders as an option but they can cost as much as $350. Ouchy mama..!
So to solve my dilemma I'm going to MacGyver a truck bed ladder sold by harbor freight. The HF ladder has a capacity of 300Lbs and at only $39, it's worth the gamble trying to fit it to the rack.
I bought it yesterday and did a quick test install. The ladder's bottom rung fits perfect between the license plate holder on the ambulance door. I just need to fabricate a better roof mount. I'll need to attach two spacers from the ladder to the door to create enough foot room. This might turn out good...,...or not.
Here's a photo of the ladder loosely bolted on the rack with it's factory supplied hardware.
So to solve my dilemma I'm going to MacGyver a truck bed ladder sold by harbor freight. The HF ladder has a capacity of 300Lbs and at only $39, it's worth the gamble trying to fit it to the rack.
I bought it yesterday and did a quick test install. The ladder's bottom rung fits perfect between the license plate holder on the ambulance door. I just need to fabricate a better roof mount. I'll need to attach two spacers from the ladder to the door to create enough foot room. This might turn out good...,...or not.
Here's a photo of the ladder loosely bolted on the rack with it's factory supplied hardware.
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