Description
Westcott Designs™ 5th Gen (2010-2024) 4Runner rear hatch ladder Version 1.0
The Classic Westcott Designs 5th Gen 4Runner Ladder & What’s New for Version 2.0?
We love our classic 5th Gen 4Runner Ladder Version 1.0, and so do so many customers. It’s a solid design and still a huge contender on the market for anyone looking for a solid mounting ladder to access your 4Runner roof. This ladder has everything you need and more, so how do you improve on it? Dropping Weight. Even though the ladder is made from Aluminum, it’s still is around 18 lbs. And, we found as the 4Runner aged, the OEM rear hatch struts sometimes struggled to open. There are aftermarket rear hatch strut upgrades (linked here) that we install in our own shop here in AZ that have worked well for us. But, as you know, Jeff Westcott is all about his customers and providing the best products. He’s never satisfied. So, we made some slight design changes for Version 2.0. This new ladder (5th Gen 4Runner Ladder Version 2.0) follows our updated design language you’ll see on our newest ladders for the GX550, LC250 or 6th Gen 4Runner. The new design is clean and a simple evolution from Version 1.0, but most importantly, it drops weight and gives our customers a lighter ladder without compromising on style, strength or function.
Why keep version 1.0?
Because, again, you the customer! We released Version 2.0 and we had calls that people liked the Version 1.0’s design. They didn’t care that it weighed more, they just liked the look. That’s it! You got it! We get it ourselves. For being a company that’s as much about function as it is design, we get it when you fall in love with a style or a look. So here it is. In all it’s glory. Version 1.0 still available for order. Or, you can check out our All-New Version 2.0 HERE.
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 18 lbs. and the new ladder at just over 12 lbs.
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!
Installation Instructions
4RUNNER LADDER DRILL TEMPLATE
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- 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)
See the 5th Gen 4runner Ladder 2.0 HERE
*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. We have had good luck with these ones linked here in addition to other offerings out on the market.*
**Note: Due to extremely high order volume during the Black Friday season, standard processing may take a little longer than usual, and our team is working hard to get everything shipped as quickly as possible.
If you choose to cancel and reorder during the sale, your order will incur a 3.5% credit card cancellation fee, and your new order will move to the back of the queue, which may result in longer wait times.
To avoid delays, we strongly recommend placing your orders early.
