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Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by WhoDoiFollow, Mar 19, 2025.

  1. Mar 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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    Purchased these but I beleive my C4 fab ladder will not allow my trunk to open wide enough to install them. Any suggestions?
     
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    Didnt realize ladders inhibit the hatch. My gobi ladder doesnt.

    How do you mean? The shocks dont support the extra weight?
     
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    I’ll post a photo when I get off work, but I have the front runner rack and it seems like the rack and ladder make contact before the liftgate can open all the way. 22.56inches is the length of the struts but the distance between ball joints are roughly at 22inches
     
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    Ooof. I've always worried about mixing brands of ladders and racks for this reason. Standing by for pictures.

    Buyers beware. Sounds like the front runner rack + C4 ladder is not a winning combination.
     
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    Oh wow. Sorry to see that @WhoDoiFollow

    Looks like you'll have to remove stuff to replace the struts.
     
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