Instructions

Parts List

Installation Instructions

Step 1

• Position mounting plate on tailgate approximately 1/2” from edge of tailgate and 1/8” from top edge of tailgate, check to be sure there is no interference with the closing of the tailgate.
• Slide the mounting plate as close to the edge and top of tailgate without interfering with closing of tailgate and then secure to tailgate with self- tapping screws.
• Double check and be sure the mounting location does not interfere with operation or opening & closing of tailgate.

Step 2

• Original StepDaddy Ladder
• Attach rail / step assembly to the pivot plate using the nut plates with spacers and nuts.
• Tighten the nut, but do not overtighten it because the pivot plate needs to pivot up and down on the step assembly freely.
• Be sure the spacer is centered in the hole on ladder rails before tightening the nut.

• BigDaddy Ladder
• Attach rail / step assembly to pivot plate using the nut plates with spacers and nuts.
• Tighten the nut, but do not overtighten it because the pivot plate needs to slide up and down on the step assembly freely.
• Be sure the spacer is centered in slot on rails before tightening the nut.

Step 3

• Insert rubber feet into the bottom of the leg extensions and secure using two bolts and nut plate for each leg extension.

Step 4

• Align tabs on the pivot plate with the notches in the mounting plate. Rotate clockwise to lock mounting plate to the pivot plate.
• Once secure, lower rail / step assembly to the ground.
• Insert leg extensions and adjust to the desired height that allows the rail / step assembly to sit firmly on the ground at about a 20⁰ to 25⁰ angle or when step surface is parallel to the ground.
• Once legs are at desired height and angle, use (2) flange nuts and bolts to secure the extensions to the rails.

Step 5

• Rotate ladder straight across tailgate and locate the best spot to mount the tailgate holder and ladder and clip assembly and bolt the ladder clip to ladder rail and then slide tailgate holder over clip and attach to tailgate using self-tapping screws. (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
• Slide the mounting plate as close to the edge and top of tailgate without interfering with closing of tailgate and then secure to tailgate with self- tapping screws.
• Double check and be sure the mounting location does not interfere with operation or opening & closing of tailgate.

Instructions For Use

To Lower Ladder

• Depress ladder clip down and slide ladder out of tailgate holder.
• Rotate ladder and lower to ground.
• Release handle by depressing handle latch and lifting handle up being sure it has latched securely in the upright position.

To Stow Ladder

• Depress handle latch and lower handle.
• Lift ladder parallel to tailgate and rotate ladder onto tailgate.
• Slide ladder clip into tailgate holder.

To Remove Ladder

• Lift ladder perpendicular to the tailgate and rotate the ladder until the front of the ladder assembly is 180 degrees from the rear of the truck.
• Lift up on the ladder assembly and remove from tailgate mounting plate.

Proper Care

• You may occasionally need to lubricate the sliding mechanism on the Big Daddy Ladder and or the latching mechanism on either the BigDaddy Ladder or the Original StepDaddy Ladder, only use a non-oily type lubricant such as a Dry Lube with PTFE, graphite or silicone so it won’t collect dirt & dust.