Loose rivet in Kwikee steps(SOLUTION)
I have a set of Series #32 Kwikee Steps on my rig, the bottom left side drops significantly more than the right side when you step on them. I have found that the top step on the left side has a loose...
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The same rivet just broke on my steps. It is a shoulder rivet. I was able to grasp the cap of the 1/2" diameter rivet by prying with a thin slotted screwdriver and then pulling it out with needle-nose vice grips. I then drilled out the remaining 5/16"(?) portion removing the x-stamped end of the remaining rivet with a 1/2" drill bit. I then replaced the the rivet with a 1" long by 1/2" diameter bolt and secured it with a shallow nylon locking nut, making sure to not over tighten the nut to allow the stairs to operate.
There may be more elegant solutions, but I was able to make the repairs for less than $1.50, and about 1/2 hour of my time.
There may be more elegant solutions, but I was able to make the repairs for less than $1.50, and about 1/2 hour of my time.
