Description
Once installed, non-refundable, non-returnable.
What’s new on Version 2.0?
We’ve updated the design of the side rails and top bracket. This new design follows the latest ladder design language that you’ll see on the new GX550, LC250 and the all-new 6th Gen 4Runner. A functional change to the design was to find ways to lose some weight to help lighten the burden on your rear hatch struts. The factory struts can struggle under the weight, especially as they get older, so we worked on dropping weight to help with that issue. The 5th Gen Ladder 2.0 has lost 6lbs. of weight and still is just as sturdy as the 1.0 version – a real feat in engineering!
Ladder Construction:
Both the 1.0 version and 2.0 ladders are constructed in all aluminum to keep it light weight. The uprights are double layered and the 2.0 Version has been updated from the 1/4″ aluminum to a 3/16″ aluminum – also helping cut down on weight, without compromising on strength. Version 1.0 comes in around 18lbs. and the new ladder at just over 12lbs.
Design Change:
You’ll find that we enlarged the cutouts in the side rails and top plate to lose some weight in version 2.0 without compromising rigidity and stability. Version 1.0 matches the same style as our 5th Gen 4Runner roof rack with the cut-outs in the side rails. And, for both ladders, we realized all other ladders on the market just did not have large enough steps, so we took it to the next level. We put in a 1”x 2” step to reassure a solid step ever time. Each step has t-track slots in it to allow for additional attachment points. This ladder is the most solid mounting ladder on the market!
- Signature bottle opener.
- Precision laser cut and welded top plate.
- All extrude honed step system.
- All black stainless hardware.
- Fully assembled.
- FREE Shipping (Within the continental United States).
*Note: with the additional weight of our ladder, and depending on both how old your rear factory struts are and the climate you are in, we recommend upgrading your rear hatch struts to a pair of heavy-duty ones.