Kwikee step help please

[xtal_01]

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

[j-d]

For possible future help, I think you have the steps covered by Kwikee (LCI) Manual #875. Link to 875. Some time in the early 2000's, they discontinued those steps and introduced those covered by Manual #888.

[xtal_01]

Got it!

Factory got back to me ... exactly as Jamboree89 said ... Kwikee Step 909534000 Linkage Assembly Lippert Components 379649.

$70 with shipping.

In the future, I may replace the motor with the new style. If you use your RV in winter, the metal / aluminum interface seizes up.

I am a machinist but all my machines are in storage while we build a new shop. Maybe by next winter I will cut a new bushing out of stainless or brass. This would solve the problem.

Thanks ..... Mike

[MrWizard]

i did my 95 Safari kwikee steps (2) years ago, broken teeth in the gear box

bought complete 'new' assembly and it bolted right in

i only had to do a wiring change at the motor between my harness and the new motor

also had the curved arm

[Jamboree89]

I just replaced my broken linkage this week on my 1998 Monaco. Kwikee Step 909534000 Linkage Assembly, Lippert Components Kwikee Step Linkage Kit A LC 379649 was what I ordered from ETrailer.com and it fit perfectly. I also have the curved linkage. It was $60.81.

[xtal_01]

Sorry, could not believe it did this! First time using the forum. I thought they would automatically fit.

[1995brave]

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