rear hatch ladder - pics

[XJFitchKid]

Awesome setup! What kinda bumpers do you have? Looking into bumpers an those are badass!

 

[Gojeep]

HA, HA, Gojeep. You know what I mean. Then again, at 5" tall, I would save alot of money going to the movies if I just toss her in my pocket. Hmmm.

There was a song about just that too in the 60's. Cant think of it just now?

 

[Stumpalump]

http://www.iboats.com/Marine_Store/dm/category_id.217406--dz.4498--view_id.217406

This is a link to boat ladders. You could get a cheap boarding ladder and hook it onto your roof rack and bungie it to the rack when not in use.

 

[dsgray16]

whats your point?

This guy integrated a homemade ladder in thats looks better and is much safer and more secure...

 

[sonofa]

1. That ladder looks badass.
2. This thread was started in 2004!!

 

[Stumpalump]

whats your point?


37 dollars for a ladder that will get you onto your roof rack? Ideas for those that can think outside the box? For sombody with the skill to work with somthing that is not an expensive bolt on goodie? For someone that likes the look of a teak ladder? For sombody that only needs a ladder for a few camping trips a year? To just toss out alternative ideas?

 

[Onkover]

True, however I believe that he said that he and his wife sleep up top on the roof rack, so the ladder would be appropriate and useful mod in his situation. IMO

Brad

Sort of like how I don't drink, but the wife does. THe best mod on my rig she thinks the the bottle opener on the bumper!!

 

[Plays For Jeeps]

^Well I tore apart the junk yard today and the only Land Rover I found was stripped. Off to the drawing board.

 

[mud-dog27]

im so jelous that i dont have a metal hatch....GRRRRRRRRRRR......that is the most badass functional fab ive seen in a while

 

[sjx40250]

Are the struts strong enough to lift and keep the hatch open? Does it now need assist to open all the way?

 

[fubar XJ]

Are the struts strong enough to lift and keep the hatch open? Does it now need assist to open all the way?

Good point. The struts on my hatch ('91) are barely strong enough to hold the hatch itself fully upright, and I just replaced them about a year ago.


A similar ladder with hooks on top to nest on the back rail of the roof rack that you could stow atop the roof rack would be practical for the occasional need to access the roof.

But make no mistake, the ladder as is is a very cool mod, no disrespect intended.

 

[sjx40250]

There might be a substitute strut that has more pressure to deal with the extra weight.

 

[Gojeep]

There might be a substitute strut that has more pressure to deal with the extra weight.

I had a problem with too much assistance with the struts after I replaced the rear window glass with polycarbonate. Maybe that is an idea and have a near unbreakable window to boot.

 

[steelmen]

HA, HA, Gojeep. You know what I mean. Then again, at 5" tall, I would save alot of money going to the movies if I just toss her in my pocket. Hmmm.

but none the less whats the good out of that...if you catch my drift:laugh2:

 

[evil dead]

im building a rack for my bike that is quite similar it attaches to the rack and bumper though with a pin on top so it drops down to open the hatch

 

[Plays For Jeeps]

Is a metal hatch better for support reason or will 96' Fiber Glass hatch work?

Thanks guys!

 

[yossarian19]

Pics no worky... anyone still have them? I remember it being real helpful for my own plans...

 

[OK Cherokee]

Back to the question about 'glass vs. metal hatches....

Couldn't you just swap a newer hatch to obtain a metal hatch?

 

[ehall]

Couldn't you just swap a newer hatch to obtain a metal hatch?

no they are completely different mounting and body lines

 

[drifto77]

Pics no worky... anyone still have them? I remember it being real helpful for my own plans...

Found these by looking at his profile......

BTW......
I like it.

These are from just page 1.
He has 16 pages, didnt look at all of 'em.... might be more.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/242380