Baja ladder install fitment issues - help - Toyota 4Runner Forum

chrissurfr · 08-07-2017, 09:04 AM

Hey guys,

I ordered a baja ladder, but can't seem to get the ladder part to come far enough down to meet the bracket at the bottom. It's almost like the ladder itself is about a half inch too short. Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas on a solution?

Thanks,
Chris

kromealt · 08-07-2017, 09:20 AM

Please don't use photobucket - imgur or flickr

Dbentley · 08-07-2017, 11:01 AM

Did you read through the instructions? Baja sends you a longer bolt to use to pull the ladder down enough to fit the 2 intended bolts to use for the ladder. It's all clearly stated in their instructions. Installed my with no problems about a month ago.

T4 Leaf · 08-07-2017, 12:07 PM

Hey guys noob ladder question: Does it raise with the tailgate (like a hinge on top)...or are you restricted to window access?

T4RZAN · 08-07-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chrissurfr

Hey guys,

I ordered a baja ladder, but can't seem to get the ladder part to come far enough down to meet the bracket at the bottom. It's almost like the ladder itself is about a half inch too short. Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas on a solution?

Thanks,
Chris

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Originally Posted by T4 Leaf

Hey guys noob ladder question: Does it raise with the tailgate (like a hinge on top)...or are you restricted to window access?

Check out this video. It answers both questions presented here. Very well done install video. When I installed mine i got it all set up but not clamped at the bottom and then stood on it to get it down below that last curve. Then I could easily get the bolts in. Hope this helps!

YouTube-
BajaRack Ladder Install

Albacore · 08-07-2017, 12:45 PM

Agreed^^^ Had to put some down force to get that last little bit.

It's a great ladder. I love the lines so much more than the Gobi ladder. It's held up well with no issues.

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chrissurfr · 08-07-2017, 01:38 PM

hey guys - thanks for the replies! Having someone stand on it while I bolted it down helped close that huge gap.

That part wasn't in the instructions ;)

SacStateHornets · 08-07-2017, 01:42 PM

What prevents the metal to metal contact points from rusting the tailgate? I'd think putting weight on the ladder would rub the top portion on the door, eventually rubbing off the clear coat and paint. A little piece of foam will become compressed over time and not prevent long term protection.

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T4 Leaf · 08-07-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by T4RZAN

Check out this video. It answers both questions presented here. Very well done install video. When I installed mine i got it all set up but not clamped at the bottom and then stood on it to get it down below that last curve. Then I could easily get the bolts in. Hope this helps!

YouTube-
BajaRack Ladder Install

Yep it did...thx T4RZAN....pretty simple install

chrissurfr · 08-07-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SacStateHornets

What prevents the metal to metal contact points from rusting the tailgate? I'd think putting weight on the ladder would rub the top portion on the door, eventually rubbing off the clear coat and paint. A little piece of foam will become compressed over time and not prevent long term protection.

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I'm worried about that too. Time will tell. I'm a little unimpressed with the fitment in all honesty. Having to jump on the thing to make it fit means it doesn't fit lol

Dbentley · 08-07-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chrissurfr

hey guys - thanks for the replies! Having someone stand on it while I bolted it down helped close that huge gap.

That part wasn't in the instructions ;)

Indeed this isn't in the instructions, but that's why they send you the long bolt and the instruction to follow. Easy one man job when able to understand documented methods per BajaRack

chrissurfr · 08-07-2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dbentley

Indeed this isn't in the instructions, but that's why they send you the long bolt and the instruction to follow. Easy one man job when able to understand documented methods per BajaRack

Long bolt alone won't pull those pieces together, at least on the specimen of ladder I received in the mail.

TRUSTYAXE · 09-25-2017, 07:52 PM

I'm wondering how the Baja ladders are holding up out there. It looks like the best option but I'm wondering how the foam pads are holding up, or if there are any issues with it causing any sort of damage to the hatch?

TRUSTYAXE · 09-27-2017, 12:11 PM

@Dbentley
@chrissurfr
@T4RZAN

chrissurfr · 09-27-2017, 12:15 PM

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@Dbentley
@chrissurfr
@T4RZAN

No issues yet....but I really don't climb on it much. A little rust at the bottom that I plan on spraying with rustolium but nothing that concerns me.

It looks awesome!

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