02-14-2018, 08:55 PM
|
#1
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Indianapolis & South Florida
Posts: 172
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Indianapolis & South Florida
Posts: 172
|
C4 Fab 4Runner Ladder Prototype
Look what i found on the interwebs! Looks like C4 is bringing us 5th gen folks a new ladder!
C4 Fabrication is this true?!?!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
If so looks like slotted holes on the side for attaching goodies (antennas, lights w.e.) , flat step plates and maybe some grip pads so far i really like it
__________________
Build Thread
Last edited by fargo4x4; 02-14-2018 at 09:07 PM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-14-2018, 11:17 PM
|
#2
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: New Bern, NC
Posts: 945
Real Name: Lou
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: New Bern, NC
Posts: 945
Real Name: Lou
|
__________________
2011 T4R TE "Jemima"
JEMIMA BUILD THREAD
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 12:01 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Central City, OK
Age: 41
Posts: 1,216
Real Name: Luke
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Central City, OK
Age: 41
Posts: 1,216
Real Name: Luke
|
Anyone else think this looks like a bolt together Lego Technic kit?
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 12:04 AM
|
#4
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: DFW
Posts: 144
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: DFW
Posts: 144
|
Sign me up
__________________
2017 SR5 Premium 4x4 w/3rd row Icon lift SPC UCA Tandem bronze 17x8.5 -10 P285/70/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W Husky floor mats Canadian 3rd row cargo mat TRS 5500k hid low beams and led fog lamps Tandem off-road sliders ARB CMKA12 compressor ARB rear diff breather Prinsu full rack Baja Designs squadron and s2s Switch-Pro 9100
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 12:09 AM
|
#5
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 357
|
|
Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 357
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Friggin Idiot
Anyone else think this looks like a bolt together Lego Technic kit?
|
It does kind of have that erector set look to it but I have to say I like it. I might have to get one if it goes into production.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 12:27 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 1,952
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 1,952
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Friggin Idiot
Anyone else think this looks like a bolt together Lego Technic kit?
|
Yeah...not my style
__________________
2016 Nautical Blue Metallic Trail | SCS | Falken Wildpeak AT3/W | Icon CDCV | Heftyfab Front Bumper | 4x4 Labs Rear | Shrockworks Sliders | RCI Skids | Warn VR10S | OGE Dual Battery System | sPOD | Katzkin
2013 Blizzard Pearl LE 4WD - SOLD!!!
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 03:04 AM
|
#7
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Indianapolis & South Florida
Posts: 172
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Indianapolis & South Florida
Posts: 172
|
if lead times are less then Gobi and that bolt on top plate helps lower shipping costs and they make a ton of accessories that can bolt on to it... this is has the DNA to be a game changer for sure.
__________________
Build Thread
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 01:27 PM
|
#8
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 27
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 27
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fargo4x4
if lead times are less then Gobi and that bolt on top plate helps lower shipping costs and they make a ton of accessories that can bolt on to it... this is has the DNA to be a game changer for sure.
|
Not only that but I'm a fat piece of shit and I feel like the Gobi ladder will bend under me. This looks like it could actually handle someone over 250lbs.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 01:32 PM
|
#9
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Harrisburg
Posts: 41
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Harrisburg
Posts: 41
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fargo4x4
if lead times are less then Gobi and that bolt on top plate helps lower shipping costs and they make a ton of accessories that can bolt on to it... this is has the DNA to be a game changer for sure.
|
Talked to them today on FB. They said 6-8 week lead time and hoping to keep it around $300. They hope to have lots of accessories announced soon. Depending on whether or not it will work with my front runner, and if it can hold more than the Gobi I'm in.
__________________
TC +2 Long Travel with the Triple Bypass, 35x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Fuel Vector Wheels, Full Length FrontRunner Roof Rack Hefty Fab Rear Aluminum Bumper, Hefty Fab Front Aluminum Bumper RCI Skids.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 01:37 PM
|
#10
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 2,709
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 2,709
|
i can't put my finger on why, but it looks tacticool to me
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 01:44 PM
|
#11
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Washington
Posts: 228
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Washington
Posts: 228
|
Hmm, I like it. Wonder what fitment with rear swingouts would be like?
__________________
Instagram: live_ discover
2016 MGM Trail Premium KDSS, SSO Slimline bumper, SCS F5 17x9 wheels, 285/70 Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX, Icon stage 2 (tubular), Full length Frontrunner Slimline II, 99" CVT awning, lamin-x fog covers, C4 Fabrication Sliders.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 02:07 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,295
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,295
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by e60ral
i can't put my finger on why, but it looks tacticool to me
|
I agree...
the channel/square tubing or whatever it is....use a smaller size. they probably picked that size to make the steps more practical but really you just need them big enough for your toes.
Why not use 1/4" aluminum pieces for the sides and then the same aluminum crossbars that prinsu uses as the steps. Then you can attach sh1t to the ladder and be extra tacticool.
__________________
2016 TE : Grocery Getter, 34/10.5R17 Toyo at3, Prinsu Rack, King Coilovers, DuroBumps, ToyTec HD 2.0 springs, King shocks, King hydro bumps, Total Chaos mounts, DirtKing Fabrication UCA, VIVID RACING Tune, URD Y pipe, RCI skids, Marlin Crawler gussets, DRKDSS everything
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 08:25 PM
|
#13
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 343
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 343
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by honda250xtitan
I agree...
the channel/square tubing or whatever it is....use a smaller size. they probably picked that size to make the steps more practical but really you just need them big enough for your toes.
Why not use 1/4" aluminum pieces for the sides and then the same aluminum crossbars that prinsu uses as the steps. Then you can attach sh1t to the ladder and be extra tacticool.
|
the extruded aluminum for the prinsu rack is not cheap and is fairly heavy due to its shape. I think bent metal with slots is good method for this product
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-15-2018, 08:35 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,295
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: phoenix
Posts: 2,295
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by boyguan
the extruded aluminum for the prinsu rack is not cheap and is fairly heavy due to its shape. I think bent metal with slots is good method for this product
|
Its actually pretty cheap.... :shrug
I'd have a bit more weight knowing it won't rust...Also doubt its much heavier. a 12" piece of aluminum is nothing
__________________
2016 TE : Grocery Getter, 34/10.5R17 Toyo at3, Prinsu Rack, King Coilovers, DuroBumps, ToyTec HD 2.0 springs, King shocks, King hydro bumps, Total Chaos mounts, DirtKing Fabrication UCA, VIVID RACING Tune, URD Y pipe, RCI skids, Marlin Crawler gussets, DRKDSS everything
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-18-2018, 12:43 AM
|
#15
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Posts: 772
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Posts: 772
|
Do theae types of ladders cause damage to the paint underneath? It seems like where they hook onto the top and bottom edge it could cause paint damage over time unless it has some type of protection there.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|