Scissor Step Problem
We just bought a used Bigfoot 25C96B yesterday and the biggest issue we have is the steps -- they are horrible. The main problem is that no matter what we do, most of the steps aren't level. A...
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Noted in bigfootfords porch/step linked above, looks like the OPs steps as far as amount of tread differance. I also noted the steps used for mock up, Waynes, are like my old ones with the 5 bar cross hatch instead of extruded or diamond plate steps. They are square (and mine still were) and worked well- but mostly that they are rivoted instead of bolt together.
Hoping that that isn't part of the issue, bolted instead if rivoted as my new steps are bolt together. Maybe I should hang on to our old ones?
Hmm. More I think about it rivots, though you cant tighten for wear- are swelled within hole, bolted will have .005-010 clearance differance in nominal bolt to drilled hole size? Curious how this turns out using the bushings and its a matter of excessive/enlarged holes that bushing solves. Also curious how many folks that have simular issues have bolted verses rivoted steps?
Hoping that that isn't part of the issue, bolted instead if rivoted as my new steps are bolt together. Maybe I should hang on to our old ones?
Hmm. More I think about it rivots, though you cant tighten for wear- are swelled within hole, bolted will have .005-010 clearance differance in nominal bolt to drilled hole size? Curious how this turns out using the bushings and its a matter of excessive/enlarged holes that bushing solves. Also curious how many folks that have simular issues have bolted verses rivoted steps?
