How to remove steps?
Mine are showing signs of metal fatigue and need to be removed for repairs..welding...anyone know how the box itself is usually attached? I can see the four bolts holding the stairs in place, but so ...
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Thanks for the two replies. After a day of removing stuff and crawling around inderneath, and yep, looking at all kinds web based info sites, I am further ahead but still in a pickle. The supporting panels that make up the underside of the 'box' have rusted badly in one area/seam/corner. The supporting framework for the stairs themselves are bolted to that.
The problem now,is that behind that panel is wood. Welding is going to heat that wood in a hurry. I am thinking that if I spray in a fire retardent and then soak/spray it, prior to welding.
If the 'box' was easily released, I'd do that in a flash but it looks like a huge mess to do that.
Thoughts?
Gary Haupt
The problem now,is that behind that panel is wood. Welding is going to heat that wood in a hurry. I am thinking that if I spray in a fire retardent and then soak/spray it, prior to welding.
If the 'box' was easily released, I'd do that in a flash but it looks like a huge mess to do that.
Thoughts?
Gary Haupt
