Kwikee step help please
Hey!
We use our 99 bounder all year round.
Unfortunately, the old Kwikee steps have an exposed bearing that seizes when water and salt corrode the dissimilar metals.
Normally, I can get them apart, coat with a mixture of anti-seize and grease and they work for a couple of years.
This time, when I took them apart, I found the main shaft had failed. The aluminum cast metal has cracked leaving only the steel center.
So, I know the best answer is to replace either the entire motor / controller or the entire steps but I don't want to do this outside this winter (I was laying in the snow last night fixing the steps).
I found what I think is the correct part but non of the RV dealers will confirm this. Something about 1999 being a change over year.
The steps are series 32 and have a s/n 213147.
I also am attaching a picture of he motor / gearbox.
Can anyone tell me if this part (Kwikee Step 909534000 Linkage Assembly Lippert Components 379649) will fit?
It is a bit confusing since the picture of this part on ebay shows a "A" style arm but on Amazon the same part number shows a straight arm.
Thanks so much .....
Mike in VT
We use our 99 bounder all year round.
Unfortunately, the old Kwikee steps have an exposed bearing that seizes when water and salt corrode the dissimilar metals.
Normally, I can get them apart, coat with a mixture of anti-seize and grease and they work for a couple of years.
This time, when I took them apart, I found the main shaft had failed. The aluminum cast metal has cracked leaving only the steel center.
So, I know the best answer is to replace either the entire motor / controller or the entire steps but I don't want to do this outside this winter (I was laying in the snow last night fixing the steps).
I found what I think is the correct part but non of the RV dealers will confirm this. Something about 1999 being a change over year.
The steps are series 32 and have a s/n 213147.
I also am attaching a picture of he motor / gearbox.
Can anyone tell me if this part (Kwikee Step 909534000 Linkage Assembly Lippert Components 379649) will fit?
It is a bit confusing since the picture of this part on ebay shows a "A" style arm but on Amazon the same part number shows a straight arm.
Thanks so much .....
Mike in VT
