Will Westin Truck-Pal Fold-Up Bed Ladder Work For 38-3/4" Tailgate Height
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 12/30/2025
Question:
Would this ladder be ok at 38 3/4 in of the ground? Be some wiggle room for this to work Thank you
asked by: Jason G
Expert Reply:
Hello Jason, thanks for reaching out. The Westin Truck-Pal Fold-Up Bed Ladder #10-3000 is only rated for use on trucks with a tailgate height up to about 38 inches from the ground, so a 38-3/4" tailgate would be just a bit too tall for it to reach the ground and work as intended.
In practice that extra inch might mean the ladder sits too steeply or doesn’t fully touch the ground, making it more difficult, or potentially even unsafe to use. There really is not much wiggle room for the tailgate height.
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Westin Truck-Pal Fold-Up Bed Ladder
- Truck Bed Step
- Truck Bed Ladder
- Fold-Up Step
- Aluminum
- 300 lbs
- 12 Inch Wide
- Silver
- Westin
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Jesse M.
1/27/2026
Hey Jason, did you end up finding a ladder that works better with your 38-3/4 inch tailgate height? Knowing what fit best could help others with trucks around the same height.