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Originally posted by Tonka:

We'd probably be better off just treating and painting the exposed rusty screw heads, sealing the junctures as best we can and saving up for a new ladder sometime down the pike.

I would drill a small hole almost underneath each spider and shoot a little Kroil or PB Blaster in it every other day or so. It might help getting things apart later. You have a lot to gain and very little to lose.

keep in mind that alot of aftermarket ladders are a 2 piece design... I took my 2 piece one down and had one custom mfg to my exact specs - came out really nice and it is one piece.