Last edited by cico7; 01-22-2012 at 10:44 AM.
If SA designed some sort of folding ladder, (so that it could be folded out of the way of the hatch, and brought back down when done) I'd probably be really interested in something like that. But yeah, currently I jump on my rear tire and balance my self off the rear door - while simultaneously loading stuff up. It's got to be a little tougher since I put bigger tires on.
Another pic....I was thinking an angle to space the top of the ladder from the XK.
My problem with the ladders is having to stow it once you're finished loading up. With all the crap I end up putting on and in the Jeep I don't have anywhere to put a ladder. I just climb up there on top. Thats easy enough for me now but what about for an older , or bigger, guy ? I think a ladder that would " hook " around, and sit on , the tire and then extend up to the rack and having a quick clamp design to attach to the roof rack would be ideal. I would want it to NOT touch the glass or sheet metal in any way. Of course it would either have to be collapsible or be easily taken apart so that you could easily stow it away.
'07 Commander 3.7 V6
2" Rough Country Lift with Vision Warriors and Goodyear Duratracs 245/75R17
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I have some ideas about how to do this just haven't had the time to get working on it yet.
If I am not mistaken, the Gobi ladder can be mounted to any WK. I am sure if you were to contact them about a product for the XK, they may just be able to develop something or utilize the XJ ladder.
2006 WK Limited - Hemi, QDII, OME HD with MLL, 265/70R17 Firestone Destination MT, Gutter Guard Grill, Cobra CB with 3' whip, Custom 3'' exhaust, aFe CAI with Pre-filter, Low Profile Driving Lights, Saguaro 4xC CB mount, Rear Hitch Recovery with 3/4 D-Ring Shackle, Front Tow Hooks, Superchips Flashpaq 3875, Shorty Antenna, Rola Roof Rack, Rusty's Adj. Rear Track Bar
Surco makes custom made Discovery-style ladders:
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This is what I will go with one day when I'm ready for a roof rack.
2007 Commander Overland / 4" SuperLift / 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx / Rusty's adjustable rear UCAs / Carolina Driveline front drive shaft / Flashpaq / DRLs & Tilting Mirrors / Autolite Iridiums / Cobra 29LX Chrome LE CB & Firestik antenna / Rear fog lights / Mopar Grille Guard with HID driving lights
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