C4 Fab 4Runner Ladder Prototype

Ordered mine today using the Black Friday discount code. Wasn't aware of the issues covered in the last few pages (went with word of mouth from someone who ordered it earlier this year and is really happy with his) but am confident that C4 would have made the necessary changes and have nothing but positive experience with them here and as a customer so am not worried. Will be pairing it up with a FR Slimline Roof Rack..
 
Hey everyone, just wanted to address some of the concerns in this thread.
We have changed the top mounting plate that attaches to the hatch to 14ga steel instead of 11ga (much thinner steal).
We have also changed the mounting tape to a thinner more adhesive tape. This has helped the top plate sit down a little farther and hook onto the top edge of the hatch much better.
The thinner steal paired with the thinner more sticky mounting tape has resolved any rubbing or scraping issues.

Also we put together and new install video which goes much more in depth with the assembly of the ladder and how to properly install it onto the 4runner.
We have sold at least 50 ladders since those changes were made and there have been zero fitment issues or customer complaints.

Here is a link to the new install video: YouTube

If any of you guys are having rubbing issues with your current ladder mounting plate let us know and we will send you a new plate made from the thinner material and some of the new mounting tape. That coupled with watching the install video should resolve any issues you may be having.
We apologize for the problems some of you have dealt with, but we are positive they have all been resolved now!
 
C4 Fabrication said:
Hey everyone, just wanted to address some of the concerns in this thread.
We have changed the top mounting plate that attaches to the hatch to 14ga steel instead of 11ga (much thinner steal).
We have also changed the mounting tape to a thinner more adhesive tape. This has helped the top plate sit down a little farther and hook onto the top edge of the hatch much better.
The thinner steal paired with the thinner more sticky mounting tape has resolved any rubbing or scraping issues.

Also we put together and new install video which goes much more in depth with the assembly of the ladder and how to properly install it onto the 4runner.
We have sold at least 50 ladders since those changes were made and there have been zero fitment issues or customer complaints.

Here is a link to the new install video: YouTube

If any of you guys are having rubbing issues with your current ladder mounting plate let us know and we will send you a new plate made from the thinner material and some of the new mounting tape. That coupled with watching the install video should resolve any issues you may be having.
We apologize for the problems some of you have dealt with, but we are positive they have all been resolved now!
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Any idea if the ladder is compatible with the Victory 4x4 roof rack? I ordered both the C4 ladder and roof rack over black friday.
 
C4 Fabrication said:
Hey everyone, just wanted to address some of the concerns in this thread.
We have changed the top mounting plate that attaches to the hatch to 14ga steel instead of 11ga (much thinner steal).
We have also changed the mounting tape to a thinner more adhesive tape. This has helped the top plate sit down a little farther and hook onto the top edge of the hatch much better.
The thinner steal paired with the thinner more sticky mounting tape has resolved any rubbing or scraping issues.

Also we put together and new install video which goes much more in depth with the assembly of the ladder and how to properly install it onto the 4runner.
We have sold at least 50 ladders since those changes were made and there have been zero fitment issues or customer complaints.

Here is a link to the new install video: YouTube

If any of you guys are having rubbing issues with your current ladder mounting plate let us know and we will send you a new plate made from the thinner material and some of the new mounting tape. That coupled with watching the install video should resolve any issues you may be having.
We apologize for the problems some of you have dealt with, but we are positive they have all been resolved now!
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Danthefitman said:
Any idea if the ladder is compatible with the Victory 4x4 roof rack? I ordered both the C4 ladder and roof rack over black friday.
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IL4runner said:
I have the same roof rack and would also like to know if the C4 ladder fits?
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Wolfrnr said:
Dan did you have any luck installing your C4 ladder yet? Just ordered the Victory rack and was wondering the same thing...
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As of right now we do not know of anyone that has installed our ladder with the Victory rack yet. Hopefully someone will be able to verify soon.
 
Wolfrnr said:
Dan did you have any luck installing your C4 ladder yet? Just ordered the Victory rack and was wondering the same thing...
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Neither my rack nor the ladder have been delivered so haven't had the chance to find out. I'll report back once they come in. Soon hopefully!
 
C4 Fabrication said:
As of right now we do not know of anyone that has installed our ladder with the Victory rack yet. Hopefully someone will be able to verify soon.
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Once my Victory rack and C4 ladder get delivered I can verify fitment for ya'll.

Can I can an update on my ladder? It's been 4 weeks since placing my order.
 
Danthefitman said:
Once my Victory rack and C4 ladder get delivered I can verify fitment for ya'll.

Can I can an update on my ladder? It's been 4 weeks since placing my order.
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Thanks Dan...my rack arrives in early January but know there is a lead time on the ladder. I'll be eagerly awaiting some pictures!
 
Danthefitman said:
Once my Victory rack and C4 ladder get delivered I can verify fitment for ya'll.

Can I can an update on my ladder? It's been 4 weeks since placing my order.
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Mine said expected ship date December 28th (today), but that was predicted on the 5th of December so I don’t know how realistic it is...
 
I’m hoping this is a good solution for the victory rear bumper. I’d prefer to stick with one brand but I’d much rather have a full length ladder and C4 is a solid company.
 
I know some of you guys are waiting in ladders and we are getting a couple days behind on ship dates. I apologize for the extra wait time. We quickly sold out of all the ladders we had in stock during the BF sale and we continued to receive a lot of orders beyond what was in stock.
We have a shipment of laser cut parts on the way that are supposed to be delivered beginning of this week. Then we need to form the parts right away and send them to powder coat. I am guessing that within two weeks we should be shipping ladders again.
Sorry for the delay everyone! We greatly appreciate your business!
 
If you guys have not seen it already here is a link to a new install video for the ladder: YouTube

This video covers a lot more in depth details of how to assemble the ladder and properly install it.
 
C4 Fabrication said:
I know some of you guys are waiting in ladders and we are getting a couple days behind on ship dates. I apologize for the extra wait time. We quickly sold out of all the ladders we had in stock during the BF sale and we continued to receive a lot of orders beyond what was in stock.
We have a shipment of laser cut parts on the way that are supposed to be delivered beginning of this week. Then we need to form the parts right away and send them to powder coat. I am guessing that within two weeks we should be shipping ladders again.
Sorry for the delay everyone! We greatly appreciate your business!
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Everything still on track to begin shipping ladders again beginning of next week?
 
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