Rear ladder
03-01-2011 | 08:40 AM
#16
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From: York PA/State College PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
I saw someone mention earlier about you couldn't attach it to the rack, I don't have a ladder on my XJ but, I think you could make one and make a hinge set up where it would move with the back hatch or do like a set up where you could take it on and off easily like a trailer with ramps where they just slide on to the hinge..if yall understand that?
03-01-2011 | 11:14 AM
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From: Warsaw, IN
Year: 2000,1990,1999
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Engine: 4.0
Do not know what you had in mind but I was recently thinking of a rear ladder as well.
One point to consider is that my rear hatch is fiberglass, not sure about other years, (Ours is a 94) this made attaching it a much bigger issue.
I did find the attached:
http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acce...s-side-ladder/
for the money it seems ok. Unforunitly the way this one is mounted interferes with the overhang on my rack./
Hope this helps
good luck
send pics.
One point to consider is that my rear hatch is fiberglass, not sure about other years, (Ours is a 94) this made attaching it a much bigger issue.
I did find the attached:
http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acce...s-side-ladder/
for the money it seems ok. Unforunitly the way this one is mounted interferes with the overhang on my rack./
Hope this helps
good luck
send pics.
03-01-2011 | 01:17 PM
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From: Lumberton, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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I though that as well unless you made it where the hinge was kinda like an oval and the ladder could slide through it if you get what i'm saying? Kinda sounds far fetched I guess but, anythings possible. or you could have it where it would slide up under your roof rack when not needed and then just slide it out when you wanted it...just a random thought? 
But, it would have to have a locking mechanism and your rack as far back as possible or just longer than hello! 
lol
But, it would have to have a locking mechanism and your rack as far back as possible or just longer than hello! lol Yea you know thats not a bad idea. I think though that if you had the top hinged and the bottom bolted to the hatch, it wouldn't open all the way because it is fixed to the bottom of the hatch. I like the idea where it could slide up via the hinge, that way you could pull it down when you need it.
03-01-2011 | 02:42 PM
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Not going to be a happy camper if I have to clean this thread up again. Stay on topic guys and this is the tech section. if you flame this thread again infractions will be given.
And I have seen a few ladder mounted to the rack. the way the did it was:
mount to the rack using a hinge (2 piece of flat stock on either side of the square tube ladder with a hitch pin so it was removable when need be)
then on the hatch they did not mount it directly to the hatch but rather had a rubber foot, it was a piece of flat stock mounted between both rails that had a nice thick rubber pad on it. It just rested against the hatch and distributed the weight. Looked good to.
Last i heard he used some C channel and used a spring to where he could clamp it on the bottom of the hatch (so he could leave it on and not worry about it bouncing around on the trail) but still have the option to remove it
And I have seen a few ladder mounted to the rack. the way the did it was:
mount to the rack using a hinge (2 piece of flat stock on either side of the square tube ladder with a hitch pin so it was removable when need be)
then on the hatch they did not mount it directly to the hatch but rather had a rubber foot, it was a piece of flat stock mounted between both rails that had a nice thick rubber pad on it. It just rested against the hatch and distributed the weight. Looked good to.
Last i heard he used some C channel and used a spring to where he could clamp it on the bottom of the hatch (so he could leave it on and not worry about it bouncing around on the trail) but still have the option to remove it
03-02-2011 | 12:09 AM
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From: Chehalis, WA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
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I would build one, then either bolt to my hatch, or give it a lip on top that fits in the gap between roof and hatch, and keep it under or attached to the rack when not in use.
Last edited by Tiberius; 03-03-2011 at 03:59 PM.
03-03-2011 | 02:46 PM
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From: Lumberton, NC
Year: 2000
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Also one other "ghetto" idea lol If you wanted a ladder but, didn't like the look or wanted to be sarcastic or really cheap, get a rope ladder! lol just hook it to the rack with the climbing type hooks and then un-hook it when your done or don't want it up though it would lay dead against the hatch and your feet wouldn't really fit on it...haha Just a really random thought?
03-12-2011 | 08:27 PM
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From: New Hampton, NH
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http://www.GobiJeep.com/Cherokee.htm
this company has a cool set up, very pricey but maybe it will give you some ideas
this company has a cool set up, very pricey but maybe it will give you some ideas
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