New Ladder Install - Land Rovers Only

AZROVER · 01-19-2007, 01:13 AM

Can anyone tell me how to install a ladder on my '98 discovery? What kind of tools do I need, ect? Thanks-Hank

nwemerys · 01-20-2007, 09:05 PM

Hank,

I just did this a few weeks ago...it's very easy.

Mine actually "hooked" over the top of the door, but some just fasten on to the face of it. Either way, it's just a matter of drilling holes and using the same hardware that came w/ the ladder. I adjusted it so all the rungs were level, centered it so the screws for the lower holes were just under the license plate light, then started drilling. Of course, use the drill size noted in the instructions.

I'm an idiot when it comes to mechanical stuff, but it took me all of 30 mins or so.

Have fun.

rmuller · 01-20-2007, 09:15 PM

http://discoweb.org/ladder/index.htm

AZROVER · 01-21-2007, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the replies guys, since I posted I figured out how to slide it onto the door but I was stuck after that since I got it used off craigslist with no instructions or hardware. I think I got it from now but the drilling holes in the car part kinda scares me. Thanks again, Hank.

Adam in NYC USA · 01-22-2007, 03:10 PM

When you drill the holes, secure the door properly so there are no surprises.
Secondly, put waterproof goo on the screw so water does not go into the door and start rusting on the inside.

Measure twice. Drill once and ponder whether or not you want a reverse/worklight in the back as well.

Adam in NYC

AZROVER · 01-23-2007, 12:08 AM

Thanks Adam. Will any screw that fits work? Sorry if that sounds dumb but the guy who did the tech write up on D Web had a pretty elaborate method. If this is really all it is it sounds like a half hour job tops.

01-19-2007, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
AZROVER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ASU/Tempe(school), Chicago in the summer. Posts: 132 Gallery: 0	New Ladder Install Can anyone tell me how to install a ladder on my '98 discovery? What kind of tools do I need, ect? Thanks-Hank

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nwemerys Don't sweat the little stuff....everythings little stuff Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	Hank, I just did this a few weeks ago...it's very easy. Mine actually "hooked" over the top of the door, but some just fasten on to the face of it. Either way, it's just a matter of drilling holes and using the same hardware that came w/ the ladder. I adjusted it so all the rungs were level, centered it so the screws for the lower holes were just under the license plate light, then started drilling. Of course, use the drill size noted in the instructions. I'm an idiot when it comes to mechanical stuff, but it took me all of 30 mins or so. Have fun. __________________ 03 Disco 04 Porsche Cayenne 03 CLK 430 07 Harley Screamin Eagle Ultra

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Adam in NYC USA The Urban Motorist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 982 Gallery: 0	When you drill the holes, secure the door properly so there are no surprises. Secondly, put waterproof goo on the screw so water does not go into the door and start rusting on the inside. Measure twice. Drill once and ponder whether or not you want a reverse/worklight in the back as well. Adam in NYC __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Owner of a 1996 Land Rover Discovery 1 in Beluga Black or the Dirt of the Day. Where we are going,we don't need roads. Nothing in education is so astonishing as the amount of ignorance it accumulates in the form of inert facts. ‘The Education of Henry Adams’ (1907) ch. 25

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01-21-2007, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
AZROVER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ASU/Tempe(school), Chicago in the summer. Posts: 132 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the replies guys, since I posted I figured out how to slide it onto the door but I was stuck after that since I got it used off craigslist with no instructions or hardware. I think I got it from now but the drilling holes in the car part kinda scares me. Thanks again, Hank.

01-23-2007, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
AZROVER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ASU/Tempe(school), Chicago in the summer. Posts: 132 Gallery: 0	Thanks Adam. Will any screw that fits work? Sorry if that sounds dumb but the guy who did the tech write up on D Web had a pretty elaborate method. If this is really all it is it sounds like a half hour job tops.

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