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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To all that have replied so far, thanks for the input and here are things I have considered;
Removing the existing rivet and drilling out to accept the smallest bolt possible. That is evidently a ½” bolt. My idea was to only drill the offset bracket out to 15/32” and then tapping for either ½” – 20 or 28 and using a ½” bolt with a smooth shank that is 3/8” long in order to prevent over tightening and then using a jam nut.
Drill and tap the bracket for smallest sized tenon I could get and the step frame for what ever shoulder diameter I can get. And also adding a jam nut on the threaded tenon.
As the mod mentioned, there are several things to look out for, not the least of which is has either one of the holes been worn to out of round.
I guess that at this point what I need to do is, remove the rivet and then decide which of the possible solutions I will employ.
If anyone has additional ideas please let me know.
Removing the existing rivet and drilling out to accept the smallest bolt possible. That is evidently a ½” bolt. My idea was to only drill the offset bracket out to 15/32” and then tapping for either ½” – 20 or 28 and using a ½” bolt with a smooth shank that is 3/8” long in order to prevent over tightening and then using a jam nut.
Drill and tap the bracket for smallest sized tenon I could get and the step frame for what ever shoulder diameter I can get. And also adding a jam nut on the threaded tenon.
As the mod mentioned, there are several things to look out for, not the least of which is has either one of the holes been worn to out of round.
I guess that at this point what I need to do is, remove the rivet and then decide which of the possible solutions I will employ.
If anyone has additional ideas please let me know.
