Features:

  • Weight capacity : 300 lbs.
  • Easy to install and deploys in a couple of seconds
  • Reduces the strain on you as you get in and out of the bed of your truck
  • Secures neatly against the tailgate
  • This part will not work with Dodge Ram Box, Chevrolet Avalanche or Cadillac Escalade Trucks. We do not support installation on the vehicles.
Strong and very easy to install

I installed this ladder on an old 1996 Ford F150. It clears the tailgate support cables with room to spare and took just 20 minutes to assemble and screw to the tailgate. The one issue i had which was my fault was that the screws are quite brittle and i suppose i should not have used a DeWalt drill / driver as i sheared the heads off of 3 screws and had the task of finding replacements! But in use it supports my 240lb without issue and helps this old guy get up onto the bed with ease. Great product!

Awesome truck ladder!

Confusing to install at first, but once you get the hang of it, easy as pie. Get a good quality drill bit, like a cobalt, so it can handle drilling through metal. I read other reviewers complaining about the ladder rusting over time...so I just sprayed it with Rust-Oleum satin black. Also, get rid of the cheap screws that came with it, replace them with non-rust stainless steel ones. I'd also recommend adding a second strap to keep from further rattling (have not done so myself, but will soon). If you make those minor modifications, you will be very happy with this truck ladder. Well worth the money, and then some. Oh, the ladder was installed on my 2001 Ford F 150 4x4.

VERY PLEASED

We are VERY PLEASED with this product. I could have one of my welders make this but it would have cost much more to fabricate a one-off. Yes, I did install nylon washers to firm up the fit (hint hint). 8 - 1/4" nylon washers are an easy solution on anyone's tab. For those individuals who offer poor reviews because of the paint... I think there are many things in life that will disappoint you. You have to be smarter than the tool. The fasteners are correct for the application and installation was followed per mfg instructions. The product works well and makes it much easier to enter and egress from our pickup. My grandaughters can use it as easily as us old folks. It is my opinion that this is a very good value for the product. I should have bought and installed this much earlier. Cheers,

Works as expected!

If you own a Chevy 2500HD, you know that for anyone who is under 6'6" tall, you may be considered vertically challenged, when trying to access the bed of your truck! I wanted something practical and economical, and this fit the bill, so I bought it. It was easy to install and seems sturdy and well made, which actually surprised me because it's very well priced. The directions are vague, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to mount this thing! I would suggest the following before playing backyard mechanic/engineer...... Get yourself some self tapping screws, the screws that came with the kit are junk, I had some self tappers in my "island of misfit screws drawer" so I used them. Also, to keep the rattles down when the ladder is stowed, a few well placed clear 1/2" rubber bumpers, you know the kind you use for glass tops or cabinet drawers, will do the trick, where the ladder rests against the tailgate....... All in all, this is a great product, and I would recommend it.

Installation tip be sure it won't hit tail light lense or bumper.

2013 Toyota Tacoma I guesstimated the best mounting position for the base plate to go and missed the mark. I had a tonneau cover ordered and wanted the ladder mounted low enough to not interfere with the cover and I picked a spot to low. When I had everything assembled I found I had the plate located to low on the tailgate so that folding it down caused it to strike the tail light lens and rear bumper. My suggestion is to assemble the ladder completely but don’t tighten anything down. Hold the base plate where you think it will work best and fold the ladder down with the opposite hand to be sure it clears the box, lens, cable and bumper. When you have it located mark the position on the tailgate with a pencil, grease pencil etc. Dismantle the ladder from the base plate and mount the plate. I have knee, hip and back issues and this ladder makes the bed of the 4x4 much more accessible. There is no need to jump from the gate to the ground.

Perfect for those high pickup beds!

Traxion 5-100 Tailgate Ladder This makes getting up & down in a high pickup bed easy. It was easy to install.... it took ~1 hour, reading the instructions, etc. It is light, and folds up & down easily. It ties down to the tailgate as illustrated with a strap. I put a couple of 'felt furniture pads' on the bottom of the ladder where it lies on the tailgate, but it's probably not necessary. It doesn't rattle, to my surprise, going down the road. It came quickly & with no damage. It will disconnect easily, if for some reason, you want it removed. As high as the pickup beds are now-days, you'd think the manufacturers would build these in! I installed mine on a 2017 Ram and it fit just fine.

Installed on 2013 RAM 1500

I was looking for a better way to get up into the bed of my truck with the tailgate open. Well I have a bad back and have a very hard time getting in and out of the truck bed. I use to carry a 2 step, step stool which slid around in the bed, but this is attached to the tailgate and stays in place. It also mounts on either side of the tailgate and doesn't interfere with my trailer like some others which come off the back of the tailgate. I can use the bed side as a handle for balance. Girlfriend likes it also, so good by step stool. In my search I found the add on steps would cost up to $200, so I kept looking and ran across this step ladder. I weigh 250# and it supports my weight and the tubular steel frame seams fairly substantial for being 2 steps. It sits on the ground, so it doesn't need to be made of heavy steel. It does make the tailgate heaver to close and is the only drawback so far. I mounted the steel plate drilling the holes with a 9/32" drill bit and being careful used the supplied screws (caution the screw heads strip easily). I put some grease on the sheet metal screws so they can thread into the tailgate easy and maybe help to keep them from rusting. I than put together the steel ladder with the supplied 3/8" bolts and locks nuts. The length of the ladder is adjustable so you can set the height of the ladder to your truck's tailgate. I purchased some ¾" Velcro tie down straps and used a flat washer with a screw to make my own tie down strap. I made up 2 straps to hold the ladder in place. The ladder is held on with 2 hitch pins and comes off easily if you need to remove it. What I found were, the paint on the steel parts is thin and my rust in an open truck bed, the screw heads would strip out easily, and the supplied tie down strap was short. I had no problem with the ladder supporting my weight and was stable on asphalt. When it comes to truck accessorizes, I buy what I think will work for my situation and budget. I was really surprised how well built and thought out this is for the price. If it gets rusty I can always sand blast it and repaint it. Aside from the above shortcomings I think the tailgate step ladder from TraXion was a good buy and a easy install. TraXion Model # 5-100 [...] Greg

Good ladder once FIXED !

Once I FIXED everything, the ladder is a worthwhile investment of money ($42.53) and time (3+ hours to install, fix, and re-install). I don't see how it could be done drilling through a liner - my Dodge RAM 3500 has a sprayed-on bed liner so it was possible to properly position the mounting plate for flat support AND clearance underneath the tonneau cover. I still had to move it at least 3 times, covering up the mis-drilled holes with black RTV. And what is not clear in the instructions is that to properly "use" the ladder, you have to have "peak" the Rocker Arms - which is NOT safe at all until the bolts are changed!. When you "peak" the hinge bars, they then clear the tailgate support cable. A. Instructions say to "Uuse a #5 (9/64") drill bit". WRONG! The #5 drill bit (with .2055" diameter) would work fine, but NOT the 9/64" drill (which only has .1406" diameter). The smaller drill "might" work with a single layer of sheet metal and the short screws, but NOT the longer screws! B. The list of tools state using a 1/2" or 13mm wrench. WRONG! The supplied bolts are 6mm Metric allen-head cap screws and nuts. These require a 10mm wrench and hex wrench. CRITICAL FLAW. The holes in the Rocker Arms and Climbing Section appear to be sized per original spec - which I'm guessing was for a 5/16" bolt (thus the 1/2" wrench). The holes in the risers on the Mounting Plate and the Straight Tube and the Offset tube are sized for a 6mm bolt. So what you get is an EXTREMELY wobbly assembly if you use the provided fasteners. THE FIX. I drilled everything out to 5/16" diameter. Where bolts went, I used 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Grade 5 bolts and Nylok non-loosening nuts (4 bolts, 4 nuts). I also used 5/16" SAE Flat Washers (4) to take up slack at the hinge points. I snugged the pivot bolts together enough to allow movement, but not free play. The two bolts connecting the climbing section were made tight. For the removable pins, I used 5/16" diameter x 2" Overall Length Steel Locking Pins (2) instead of the much, much smaller 6mm ones from the Chinese kit. Once these changes were made, the ladder pivoted very easily into position, was very stable going up or down, and was very secure once strapped to the tailgate. The ladder design claims to be patented, I bet if you check the patent it calls for 5/16" bolts. Good luck! 26-Sep-2017. Now that I've used the ladder for a while, I upgraded my rating from 3 stars to 5 stars. The last 2 stars I credit me with though. The ladder REALLY has made a difference in accessibility to the truck bed, especially since I've had both knees replaced.

Grandpa's Lifesaver

I almost didn't purchase this item due to some reviews. Then, I looked at the Recent reviews and saw almost all 5 star ratings, so I took a chance. Wow, this thing is great! It was easy to install on my GMC pickup. The only problem I had was with the screws used to mount the hardware to the tailgate. I followed the instructions for what size holes to drill, but two of the screws stripped threads when I went to screw them in. The metal in the tailgate was stronger than the cheap metal in the screws. I just enlarged the screw holes a little, by angling the drill bit after the hole was made, and had no further problem. I am getting too old to crawl up over the bumper to get into the pickup bed, and the 2 foot step ladder that I have been using is borderline dangerous. With this ladder, the bottom rests on the ground, and you can hold onto the bed rail for balance. I wish I had this Traxion 5-100 Tailgate Ladder years ago. PS- the package box says "Improved", so maybe they corrected some of the problems encountered by earlier buyers. {Now they just need better metal in the mounting screws, but I still give 5 stars}

Stable to use, rides quietly strapped to the tailgate. Fits a F150 fine

This has to be one of the better purchases I've made for my truck. We're using it on a 2015 F-150 and it fits exactly as it should without interfering with the rear camera wiring. We also have a Rhino spray on bed liner and that didn't interfere with the installation either. The ladder brace/hinge piece screws in and lies flat without being wobbly or vibrating going down the road - we used 6 bolts to attach it. The ladder itself folds flat and the strap holds it properly and is reasonably simple to adjust for the proper tension. I've driven around with this on my truck for three weeks now over some really rough terrain - I just got back from Terlingua and Big Bend National Park in West Texas. We did some off roading to get to our cabin, including rock trails cut into the Christmas Mountains, gravel/river rock trails alongside the Rio Grande and straight desert trekking. This ladder just rode smooth without bouncing around, no excess vibrations or noise. It unfolds, kicks into place and is ready to use in seconds. Flip it back up, snap the straps and get moving. I love the easy access to unload hay bales at the horse barn, luggage and dog crates on trips and the bikes and gear out in West Texas. I can't believe we didn't get this sooner!

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