Ladder attachment

[rubarb]

Just bought a tailgate ladder and wonder what the best way to secure it is. Would self tappers be strong enough or is there a better solution?
Thanks Alan

[Plasticman]

depends on the specific ladder you got, picky ?? but nut and bolt/screw, with a rubber type gasket would be my choice
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[R0B]

I think a few have used rivnuts.

[Plasticman]

Theyre the work of the devil
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[rubarb]

To nuts look like the way to go
Cheers

[tforturton]

If you use short 8 or 10 bolts at the bottom, take the inside trim off, and you should have just enough thread to get a washer and nut on them, inside the door itself. At the top, use rivnuts 6 or 8.

[rubarb]

Thanks. Got no.8 rivnuts and if I can get good access I may go with the bolts. Just waiting for a second pair of hands to mark things out
Cheers